The Matchday 23 Ligue 1 fixture between Strasbourg vs Lyon will take place on 22 February at the Stade de la Meinau. Strasbourg vs Lyon: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Strasbourg
Strasbourg have played their last two league matches away from home. First came an unexpected defeat to Le Havre (1:2), before they managed a draw with Marseille (2:2). Prior to that, the club lost 1:2 at home to Paris Saint-Germain. As a result of this winless run, the Alsatians have dropped to seventh in the standings. At the same time, the gap to the top four has grown and is now 9 points. It is also worth noting that in their previous seven Ligue 1 matches, they have suffered only two defeats (3 draws and 2 defeats).
- Both teams have scored in the club’s last six league matches.
- At least three goals have been scored in five of Strasbourg’s previous Ligue 1 matches.
- The team have not lost the first half in their last 13 home league games (5 wins and 8 draws).
Potential Strasbourg Lineup (4-5-1)*
Mike Penders – Ben Chilwell, Guela Doue, Lucas Hogsberg, Andrew Omobamidele – Valentin Barco, Diegu Moreira, Samir El-Murabet, Marshal Godo, Julio Enciso – Joaquin Panichelli.
Midfielder Maxi Oyedele and striker Emanuel Emegha are sidelined through injury.
Lyon
Lyon come into this match on the back of a seven-game winning streak in the league. What is more, in the last three matchdays, the club have not conceded a single goal: at home they beat Lille (1:0) and Nice (2:0), and away from home they overcame Nantes (1:0). After this impressive run, the team have cemented third place in the standings and now trail leaders Lens by 7 points. Lyon also boast the third-best defence in the competition, having conceded just 20 goals.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in 7 of Lyon’s last 10 Ligue 1 matches.
- Lyon have avoided defeat in 6 of their last 7 away league matches (3 wins and 3 draws).
- The team have not conceded more than one goal in 5 of their last 6 away Ligue 1 matches.
Potential Lyon Lineup (4-3-3)*
Dominik Greif – Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhate, Hans Hateboer, Abner Vinicius – Tanner Tessmann, Tyler Morton, Noa Narti – Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Corentin Tolisso, Pavel Sulc.
Forwards Ernest Nuamah and Malick Fofana, midfielder Orel Mangala, and defenders Ruben Kluivert and Nicolas Tagliafico are all out injured.
Referee
Ruddy Buquet (France)
Matches – 9 (Ligue 1, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second bookings) – 25;
Yellow cards per match on average – 2.8;
Red cards shown – 2;
Fouls per match on average – 24;
Penalties – 22%.
Strasbourg vs Lyon: Match Prediction
There are only four places between the two sides in the standings, but the gap in points is far more pronounced and stands at 14. Lyon are fighting for a top-three finish, while the Alsatians are in close proximity to the European qualification zone. We believe this game will attract considerable interest and should be highly entertaining and high-scoring. It is also worth adding that both opponents are posting identical attacking numbers, averaging 1.6 goals scored per match.
Strasbourg are strong at home and have failed to score only once in their last 16 home matches. Lyon have scored 9 goals across their last three away Ligue 1 games. We suggest both teams will find the net in this encounter. That has happened in the last nine head-to-head meetings in the league. Moreover, at the Stade de la Meinau, the clubs have both scored in eight consecutive Ligue 1 head-to-head matches.
Prediction: Both teams to score – Yes
* For each team, the starting line-up listed is from their most recent match in this competition.