The Matchday 27 clash in 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 this tournament to six matches (5 wins, 1 draw). Notably, Strasbourg kept a clean sheet in five of these encounters. This successful streak has brought the club closer to the European competition zone, lifting them to 7th place in the Ligue 1 standings. Additionally, Strasbourg has shown strong form in their home matches this season, remaining unbeaten in 11 out of 12 games, 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 Dewa – Felix Lemarechal, Andrey Santos, Diego Moreira, Sebastian Nanasi, Samuel Amo-Ameyaw – Emanuel Emegha.
Lyon
Lyon also won their last three matches in the elite French league. During this stretch, they defeated Brest (2-1), Nice (2-0), and Le Havre (4-2). Moreover, the team has been successful in attack, scoring at least 2 goals in each of their last seven championship matches. In the Ligue 1 standings, Lyon is in the European competition zone, occupying 5th place, and they lead Strasbourg by 2 points. Interestingly, both upcoming opponents have conceded the same number of goals in the current championship – 33.
- The club'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 championship matches.
- Both teams scored in 7 of Lyon's last 9 away matches in France's top 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 an accumulation of yellow cards.
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 three-match winning streak in the French championship. However, it's worth noting that Strasbourg won all three matches by a single goal margin, while Lyon secured two of their three victories by a two-goal margin. Moreover, Paulo Fonseca's side faced more formidable opponents than the Alsatians. Overall, Lyon has been more effective in attack this season, scoring 50 goals, surpassed only by PSG (73), Marseille (53), and Monaco (51). Meanwhile, both teams display identical defensive statistics.
It's also important to mention that in the first round, Lyon defeated Strasbourg 4-3, but that match was at home for them. I expect Strasbourg to put up fierce resistance on their home turf. Given the excellent form of both teams, their scoring prowess in attack, and unreliable defense, I predict that we will once again see both teams score in their head-to-head clash. Especially considering that the teams have exchanged goals in their last 8 encounters at Strasbourg's home in Ligue 1.
My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
