Lyon vs Strasbourg Predictions and Betting Tips
Lyons will entertain 19th place Strasbourg at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in League 1 Saturday (January 14).
The hosts are winless in their last two league outings and have just won a goalless draw against Nantes in midweek. Lyon are in eighth place in the standings with 25 points.
Strasbourg, meanwhile, are winless in their last eight league games and are coming off a 2-2 draw against second-placed Lens at home. In a high octane game, all four goals were scored in 33 minutes. Sanjin Prcic equalized for Lyon in the 13th minute before Kevin Gameiro put them ahead three minutes later before Lois Openda made it 2-2.
Lyon against Strasbourg Face-to-face and key figures
- The two teams have met 94 times in all competitions since first meeting in the old Division 1 in 1951. The hosts lead 48-25.
- Lyon are unbeaten in their last seven meetings against Strasbourg, winning 3-1 at home last season.
- The hosts have won ten of their last 12 home games against Strasbourg in all competitions.
- Strasbourg have conceded at least two goals in ten of their last 11 Ligue 1 games, with matches having over 2.5 goals.
- Lyon have seen under 2.5 goals in five of their last six games.
- Strasbourg have just one win this season and the most draws (9) this season.
Lyon vs Strasbourg Prediction
Les Gones have kept a clean sheet in seven of their last ten home matches against Strasbourg and have lost just once in their last 24 home matches. Lyon have scored under 2.5 goals in their last five Ligue 1 home matches, while Strasbourg have scored over 2.5 goals in their last five away trips.
“It all starts with a good defensive base, and we didn’t have that before. The full-backs have to attack, but without compromising the balance of the team.”
🗨 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰 before #OLRCSA “It all starts with a good defensive base, and we didn’t have that before. The full-backs have to attack, but without compromising the balance of the team.” https://t.co/XBdaEmh5vk
Laurent Blanc’s men have been inconsistent in recent league games, winning just one of their last five games. Racing are winless in their last eight games but have scored in their last six away matches.
Considering the recent history between the two teams and their current form, Lyon are set to pick up a narrow victory.
Prediction: Lyon 2-1 Strasbourg
Lyon against Strasbourg betting tips
Tip 1: Result – Lyon
Tip 2: Goals – Over/Under 2.5 Goals – Under 2.5
Tip 3: Lyon will score first – Yes
Tip 4: At least one goal to score in the second half – Yes
Tip 5: Alexandre Lacazette will score at all times – Yes
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