Matchday 27 of Ligue 1 between Strasbourg and Lyon will take place on March 28 at the Stade de la Meinau. Strasbourg vs. Lyon: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Strasbourg
The Alsatians secured their third consecutive victory in the championship by defeating Toulouse 2-1 in the last round, extending their unbeaten run in the tournament to six matches (5 wins, 1 draw). Moreover, Strasbourg kept a clean sheet in five of these encounters. This successful streak has allowed the club to move closer to the European competition zone, climbing to 7th in the Ligue 1 standings. Notably, Strasbourg has been impressive at home this season, remaining unbeaten in 11 of 12 matches, with 7 wins.
- No more than 2 goals have been scored in 6 of Strasbourg's last 7 Ligue 1 matches.
- The team has not lost in 12 of their last 13 matches in the French championship (9 wins, 3 draws).
- The club has scored at least twice in 4 of their last 5 home games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Strasbourg (4-5-1)
Djordje Petrovic – Valentin Barco, Ismael Doukoure, Mamadou Sarr, Gela Doué – Felix Lemarechal, Andrey Santos, Diego Moreira, Sebastian Nanasi, Samuel Amoo-Ameyaw – Emanuel Emegha.
Lyon
Lyon has also won their last three matches in the elite French league. During this period, they defeated Brest (2-1), Nice (2-0), and Le Havre (4-2). Moreover, the team has been successful in attack for seven consecutive matches in the championship, scoring at least two goals in each. In the Ligue 1 standings, Lyon is in the European competition zone, occupying 5th place, two points ahead of Strasbourg. Interestingly, both upcoming opponents have conceded the same number of goals in the current championship – 33.
- The team's uncompromising streak in Ligue 1 stands at 7 matches (5 wins, 2 losses).
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 6 of Lyon's last 7 matches in the championship.
- Both teams have scored in 7 of Lyon's last 9 away matches in the top French league.
Predicted lineup for Lyon (4-5-1)
Lucas Perry – Nicolas Tagliafico, Moussa Niakate, Clinton Mata, Ainsley Maitland-Niles – Corentin Tolisso, Nemanja Matic, Ernest Nuamah, Rayan Cherki, Thiago Almada – Alexandre Lacazette.
Defender Sael Kumbedi will miss the game due to yellow card accumulation.
Referee
Romain Lissorgue (France)
Matches – 11 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 41;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.7;
Red cards shown – 6;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 36%.
Strasbourg vs. Lyon: Match Prediction
Both teams entered the international break on a run of three consecutive victories in the French championship. However, it's worth noting that Strasbourg won all three matches with a one-goal advantage, while Lyon secured two of their three wins by a two-goal margin. Moreover, Lyon's opponents were significantly more formidable than those faced by the Alsatians. Overall, Lyon has been more impressive in attack this season in Ligue 1, scoring 50 goals, with only PSG (73), Marseille (53), and Monaco (51) having more. Defensively, both upcoming opponents have similar statistics.
It's also important to mention that in the first round, Lyon defeated Strasbourg 4-3, but that match was played at home for Lyon. I expect Strasbourg to put up fierce resistance on their home turf. Considering the excellent form of both teams, their prolific attacking play, and unreliable defense, I anticipate another exchange of goals in their head-to-head encounter. Especially since the teams have scored against each other in their last 8 meetings at Strasbourg's home in Ligue 1.
My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
