Ligue 1 Round 27: Strasbourg vs. Lyon Preview
Strasbourg and Lyon clash on Friday, March 28th, at 20:45 CET. This preview focuses on the potential for goals in the match.
Match Preview:
- Strasbourg:
- Strong home form, a key factor in their season.
- Currently in contention for European spots.
- Only one home defeat in the current Ligue 1 season.
- Six points away from second place, exceeding pre-season expectations.
- Lyon:
- Struggling to consistently meet expectations and regain elite status.
- Advanced to the Europa League quarter-finals, facing Manchester United.
- Competing for Ligue 1 medals and a potential Champions League return.
Key Match Facts:
- Strasbourg: Unbeaten in their last six matches.
- Lyon: Won their last five matches.
- Strasbourg: Average 1.4 goals per home game.
- Lyon: Average 2.4 goals per away game.
- H2H: Both teams to score has happened in the last 7 meetings.
Probable Lineups:
- Strasbourg: Petrovic, Barco, Doukoure, Sarr, Doué, Lemarechal, Andrey Santos, Moreira, Nanasi, Amo-Ameyaw, Emegha.
- Lyon: Perry, Tagliafico, Niakate, Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Matic, Tolisso, Cherki, Fofana, Mikautadze, Lacazette.
Prediction:
- Bookmakers consider the teams evenly matched.
- Expect an exciting, high-scoring game.
- Prediction: Both teams to score.