Fenerbahce vs Lyon: betting odds January 23, 2025

Matchday 7 of the 2024/25 Europa League group stage between Fenerbahce (Turkey) and Lyon (France) will take place on January 23 at the Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Stadium in Istanbul. Fenerbahce vs. Lyon: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Referee: Simone Sozza (Italy)

Matches – 7 (International matches, 2024/25);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 36;

Average yellow cards per match – 5.1;

Red cards shown – 0;

Average fouls per match – 20;

Penalties – 57%.

Predicted lineups for Fenerbahce vs. Lyon

Fenerbahce (4-2-3-1): Dominik Livakovic – Mert Muldur, Alexander Djiku, Samet Akaydin, Bright Osayi-Samuel – Sofyan Amrabat, Ismail Yuksek – Allan Saint-Maximin, Sebastian Szymanski, Dusan Tadic – Youssef En-Nesyri.

Lyon (4-3-3): Lucas Perry – Nicolas Tagliafico, Duje Caleta-Car, Moussa Niakhate, Ainsley Maitland-Niles – Rayan Cherki, Nemanja Matic, Corentin Tolisso – Ernest Nuamah, Alexandre Lacazette, Malik Fofana.

Each team's starting lineup from their previous match in this tournament is listed.

Fenerbahce

In the last round, the team ended their six-match scoring streak with a 0-2 defeat to Athletic. This loss was Fenerbahce's second in the Europa League group stage, while they have also recorded two wins and two draws. The club is currently 21st in the standings and has yet to secure a place in the playoffs. To reach the Round of 32, the Turkish team should avoid dropping points, as they are only one point ahead of the 25th place.

First-choice goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic will miss the match due to health issues, and defender Mert Muldur is suspended.

• No more than three goals have been scored in 90 minutes in Fenerbahce's last four home matches in this tournament.
• The club has not lost in regular time in 10 of their last 11 home matches in the Europa League (6 wins, 4 draws).
• The team has not conceded more than one goal in 90 minutes in 8 of their last 10 home games in this European competition.

Lyon

Pierre Sage's side defeated Eintracht 3-2 in the last round. Lyon has been performing confidently in this Europa League season, losing only once in their last six matches (4 wins, 1 draw). The team is in 4th place in the standings and has almost secured a spot in the Round of 32, with a good chance of remaining in the top eight and advancing directly to the Round of 16.

Midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles will miss the game due to health issues. Additionally, key full-back Nicolas Tagliafico is suspended.

• Lyon has won in regular time in 8 of their last 10 away games in the Europa League.
• The team has not conceded more than one goal in 90 minutes in 5 of their last 6 away matches in this tournament.
• No fewer than four goals have been scored in regular time in 5 of the club's last 7 away games in the Europa League.

Fenerbahce vs. Lyon: Match Prediction

Lyon is the most prolific team in this tournament, scoring in 5 of their last 6 Europa League matches. The only team to keep a clean sheet against them during this period was Besiktas. However, even in that match, Pierre Sage's team created goal-scoring opportunities worth 2.83 xG but failed to find the net. Lyon's attacking style often leads to defensive mistakes, as they have conceded in 4 of their last 5 Europa League games.

Fenerbahce's defense is also unreliable, having conceded in all six group stage matches in the Europa League. During this period, Jose Mourinho's side conceded even against teams with modest scoring records, such as Twente (1-1) and Slavia (2-1). However, their attack has been solid, scoring in their last six matches in this European competition.

I expect both teams to avoid sitting back and instead play an open game. My prediction: Both teams to score – Yes