Strasbourg will welcome Olympique Lyonnais to Stade de la Meinau on March 29, 2025, for a key Ligue 1 match. Kickoff time is at 20:45 local time and has significant implications for both teams' European aspirations.
Team Form and Standings
With boss Liam Rosenior in charge, Strasbourg have been in excellent form, producing a six-game unbeaten streak with five victories and five clean sheets along the way. Their recent 4-2 victory over Lyon has taken them up to fifth place in Ligue 1, just one point outside the top four making them genuine challengers for Champions League qualification. (talksport.com)
Lyon, on the other hand, aims to rebound from their recent defeat to Strasbourg. Securing a win in this fixture is crucial for Lyon to keep their European qualification hopes alive.
Team News
Strasbourg:
- Injuries: Midfielder Habib Diarra and defender Abdoul Ouattara are sidelined due to injuries.
- Suspensions: There are no current suspensions affecting the squad.
- Returning Players: Dilane Bakwa is back from suspension and was recently at the disposal of France's Under-21s during the break. (sportsmole.co.uk)
Lyon:
- Injuries: Young starlet Malick Fofana is doubtful after being withdrawn from Belgium national duty last week.
- Suspensions: Sael Kumbedi is out suspended.
- Key Players: Georges Mikautadze remains in brilliant form, delivering seven goals and five assists across his previous 245 minutes of play. Rayan Cherki also enjoyed an impressive break with a goal and two assists when facing England's Under-21s. (sportsmole.co.uk)
Predicted Lineups
Strasbourg (4-2-3-1):
- Starting XI: Petrovic; Doué, Sarr, Doukoure, Barco; Andrey Santos, Lemarechal; Bakwa, Nanasi, Diego Moreira; Emegha. (sportsmole.co.uk)
Lyon (4-2-3-1):
- Starting XI: Lucas Perri; Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico; Matic, Tolisso; Almada, Cherki, Mikautadze; Lacazette. (sportsmole.co.uk)
Match Prediction
Both teams have been resilient in recent matches, so it will be a tough game to win. Strasbourg's solid defense, the best of European top five league since December in terms of goals allowed, could cause some problems to Lyon's attack. The 1-1 scoreline seems a good notion, considering their recent performances and ambitions. (sportsmole.co.uk)
Conclusion
This match is crucial to Strasbourg and Lyon as the two teams fight for European qualification spots. Fans should be ready for an energetic and tight game at Stade de la Meinau, with the two teams ready to pick vital points in the chase for European football next season.
