Lyon are targeting their first win of the new season as they welcome Strasbourg to the Groupama Stadium for a Friday night Ligue 1 fixture. They boast a solid record in this fixture and should have the upper hand in front of their fans.
It has been a difficult start to the season for Lyon, who have lost their opening two Ligue 1 matches. First they were beaten 3-0 at Rennes before suffering a 2-0 home defeat to Monaco last time out.
Lyon may have been beaten by Monaco last time out but the Groupama Stadium is generally considered a fortress. They have won five of their last eight Ligue 1 matches in front of their fans and manager Pierre Sage will be keen to channel some of last season’s home displays.
Strasbourg travel to the Groupama Stadium off the back of a 3-1 victory over Rennes in their previous Ligue 1 fixture. They raced to a two goal lead through Andre Santos and Emanuel Emegha before sealing the win thanks to a late own-goal from Christopher Wooh.
The result means Strasbourg are still unbeaten this season having been held to a 1-1 draw at Montpellier. Manager Liam Rosenior will be pleased with the win but the draw on the opening weekend is reminiscent of last season’s away troubles as they have now claimed just one win from their last 10 Ligue 1 matches on the road.
How the bookies view it: Lyon backed to triumph
Lyon have been installed as overwhelming favourites, with a home win priced at 4/5 by Betfred. A victory for Strasbourg is valued at 100/30 while Betfred is also offering odds of 11/4 for a draw.
Head to head: Upper hand for Lyon
Lyon have a 27-8 advantage with seven draws from 42 previous matches against Strasbourg. The hosts also claimed a 2-1 victory in the last meeting at Groupama Stadium back in May, with Alexandre Lacazette scoring a brace.
Players to watch: Eyes on Lacazette
Lacazette only returned to the team last weekend following his participation in the Olympics. The striker netted a brace in the last meeting with Strasbourg and is priced at 11/8 by Betfred to get on the score sheet.
Emanuel Emegha often starts in attack for Strasbourg and was on target in the win over Rennes. The forward could be worth keeping an eye on and is priced at 11/4 by Betfred to get on the score sheet on Friday.
Probable line-ups
Lyon are still without Ernest Nuamah and Nicolas Tagliafico, who are both sidelined with injury. Georges Mikautadze is likely to start in attack alongside Lacazette while Corentin Tolisso could be given the nod in midfield after coming off the bench last time out.
Strasbourg also have some injury problems with Thomas Delaine and Milo Lukovic currently sidelined. Emegha and Diego Moreira should partner in attack while Saidou Sow is set to feature in defence.
Lyon: Lucas Perri, Mata, Caleta-Car, Niakhate, Abner, Caqueret, Matic, Fofana, Benrahma, Mikautadze, Lacazette
Strasbourg: Johnsson, Sylla, Sow, Doue, Wiley, Doukoure, Andrey Santos, Bakwa, Diarra, Moreira, Emegha
Anything else catch the eye?
Strasbourg saw over 3.5 goals in their previous fixture and a repeat is priced at 7/4 by Betfred. Over 2.5 goals could also be considered at 8/11 by Betfred, who is also offering 4/6 for a draw.
Lyon scored in both halves in the last meeting with Strasbourg and a similar pattern is priced at 8/5 with Betfred.
This French Ligue 1 match between Lyon and Strasbourg will be played on Aug 30, 2024 and kick off at 19:45. Check below for our tipsters best Lyon vs Strasbourg prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
