Fenerbahce vs Lyon Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

This will be the first meeting between these two teams. 

With the knockout places heating up, Fenerbahce are set to lock horns with French outfit Lyon in a thrilling contest. This game is set to take place in round seven of the UEFA Europa League at the Şükrü Saracoğlu on Thursday. 

Fenerbahce are coming into this tie in excellent form, winning their last four consecutive games in a row. Jose Mourinho finally looks to have found his starting eleven who are starting to deliver results for him. However, their positioning in the overall standings is a concerning one as they lurk 21st on the table. With two games remaining, it is a must-win game for their chances in the qualifying round. 

Meanwhile, Lyon are struggling at the moment with the team failing to win any of their last three matches. Their position in the league hasn’t been great either as they occupy sixth position in the Ligue 1 standings. However, for now, they remain in a strong position to qualify for the next round as they find themselves in fourth spot in the league phase. So far, they have gathered four wins in six drawing once and losing another tie. 

Kick-Off:

Thursday, 23 January 2025 at 5:45 PM UK; 11:15 PM IST

Location: Şükrü Saracoğlu

Form:

Fenerbahce (in all competitions): D-W-W-W-W

Lyon (in all competitions): W-W-L-D-D

Players to Watch

Youssef En-Nesyri (⁠Fenerbahce)

Youssef En-Nesyri has been in red-hot form lately with the striker scoring seven goals in his last five appearances. This season, he has already registered 14 goals in all competitions and remains their joint-top scorer with Edin Dzeko. In the last match against Demirspor in the league, he scored an excellent brace to help the team register a dominating victory. 

Georges Mikautadzee (Lyon)

The summer acquisition from Metz has endured a slow start to his Lyon career. So far, Mikautadzee has managed to score eight goals in all competitions from 25 appearances. However, he is starting to hit the top form which made him one of the most exciting forwards in Europe last season. His last six matches for the club have seen him score three goals and he will be hoping to make a similar impact here again. 

Match Facts

• Fenerbahce suffered a 2-0 loss against Athletic Bilbao in the last group game
• Lyon secured a thrilling 3-2 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt in the last group game 
• This will be the first meeting between these two teams

Fenerbahce vs Lyon: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Edin Dzeko to score a goal anytime– 6/4 with bet365
• Tip 2: Fenerbahce to win this game– 11/10 with William HILL
• Tip 3: Game to end with goals under 3.5– 8/15 with sky bet 

Injury & Team News

Fenerbahce have three injury concerns in their squad. First-choice goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic and defenders Jayden Oosterwolde and Rodrigo Becao are out with injuries. Also, Meet Mulder will miss this clash due to suspension. 

Meanwhile, Lyon will miss the services of Alexandre Lacazette due to a muscle injury. Nicolas Tagliafico also misses out through suspension. 

Head to Head

Fenerbahce and Lyon have never faced each other in the past. It will be the first meeting between these two teams. 

Predicted Lineup

⁠Fenerbahce predicted lineup (3-4-1-2):

Egribayat (GK); Soyuncu, Osayi-Samuel, Mercan; Aydin, Fred, Szymanski, Kostic; Kahveci; En-Nesyri, Dzeko

Lyon predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Perri (GK); Kumbedi, Mata, Niakhate, Maitland-Niles; Matic, Tolisso, Veretout; Cherki, Mikautadzee, Benhrema

Match Prediction

The home team are heading into this game in excellent form as compared to the visitors. Considering the form of both sides, we expect Fenerbahce to secure a narrow victory with a home advantage in their favour.  

Prediction: ⁠Fenerbahce 2-1 Lyon

Telecast

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