Strasbourg vs Lyon prediction, preview, team news and more
On Sunday, Strasbourg will face Lyon in Ligue 1 at the Meinau stadium.
Strasbourg are in fourth place in the points table, while Lyon are in ninth place. So can Strasbourg continue their surprisingly good run with a win, or will Lyon bring them back to earth with a bump?
Face to face Strasbourg-Lyon
Strasbourg has undoubtedly been the surprise of Ligue 1 this season. With eight games to go, they have real hope of securing European football for the 2022-23 campaign.
Julien Stephan’s men have lost just twice since October 31 and are riding a long eight-game unbeaten streak, winning four matches.
Most recently, they overcame a tricky test in the form of Lens, who they dispatched Stade de la Meinau 1-0.
Lyon, meanwhile, have had a largely disappointing campaign by their standards. Despite their victory against Angers last weekend, they remain in ninth place.
A European qualifying spot is not quite beyond Lyon just yet. However, as they are six points behind fifth-placed Nice, it is difficult for them.
Most recently, they drew with West Ham in their Europa League quarter-final, giving them hope of progressing to the semi-finals in next week’s second leg.
The last time Lyon locked horns with Strasbourg, the former ran out 3-1 winners. Lyon have not lost to Strasbourg in their last six meetings.
Strasbourg form guide (all competitions): WDWDD
Lyon fitness guide (all competitions): DWDDL.
Strasbourg vs Lyon team news
Strasbourg
Strasbourg have three players absent for this game, including influential midfielder Adrien Thomasson.
Hurt: Sanjin Prcic, Maxime Le Marchand, Adrien Thomasson.
Doubtful: Any.
Suspended: Any.
Unavailable: None.
Lyons
Lyon also have three players absent for this match, but they could make some changes after their draw against West Ham on Thursday.
Hurt: Maxence Caqueret, Rayan Cherki, Sinaly Diomande.
Doubtful: Any.
Suspended: Any.
Unavailable: None.
Strasbourg vs Lyon XI planned
Strasbourg (3-5-2): Matz Sels, Lucas Perrin, Gerzino Nyamsi, Alexander Djiku, Frédéric Guilbert, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Jean Eudes Aholou, Ibrahima Sissoko, Dimitri Lienard, Ludovic Ajorque, Kevin Gameiro.
Lyon (4-2-3-1): Anthony Lopes, Malo Gusto, Jason Denayer, Castello Lukeba, Emerson Palmieri, Houssem Aouar, Tanguy Ndombele, Romain Faivre, Lucas Paqueta, Karl Toko Ekambi, Tino Kadewere.
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Strasbourg vs Lyon Prediction
This match should be tight despite the difference in league places between the two teams. Strasbourg are in better form, but Lyon are undoubtedly a stronger team on paper.
However, after playing West Ham on Thursday, Lyon have only had three days to prepare for this game. Strasbourg being a dangerous opponent, this could prove tricky for them.
So the prediction is a close home win.
Prediction: Strasbourg 1-0 Lyon.