



One of the most interesting matches of the 7th round of the Europa League group stage will be played in Istanbul, where Fenerbahce will face Lyon. I suggest a bet on goals in this matchup with good chances of success.
Match preview
Last season, Fenerbahce fought until the very end for the gold medals but ultimately finished second in the Super League, losing to Galatasaray. To change the situation, the legendary Mourinho was brought to Istanbul, but under the Portuguese coach, the team couldn't even qualify for the Champions League. Now, the Canaries are once again chasing Galatasaray, but they trail by six points. In the last round, the club defeated Adana Demirspor 4-0 away.
In the last Europa League round, José Mourinho's men failed to extend their scoring streak, losing 0-2 to Atletico. This defeat was Fenerbahce's second in the current Europa League campaign, despite the fact that in the other four matches, the Turks managed to collect five points (two wins and two draws). As a result, the team is in 21st place in the standings, but despite this setback, their chances for the playoffs remain alive.
Lyon had a disastrous start in Ligue 1 last season, but managed to regroup in the final stages of the season and finished in sixth place in the championship. For the match against Fenerbahce, the team comes after a home draw with Toulouse – 0:0. After 18 rounds, Lyon is in sixth place in the Ligue 1 standings, trailing PSG by 17 points.
However, Lyon continues to impress in this year's Europa League campaign, securing a confident victory in the last round against Eintracht (3-2). The French club has shown excellent results, suffering only one defeat in their last six matches (four wins, one draw). Currently, Lyon sits in 4th place in the standings and has practically secured a spot in the Round of 16.
Probable lineups
- Fenerbahce: Livakovic, Osterwald, Soyuncu, Bekaao, Muldur, Amrabat, Fred, Shimaniski, Under, En-Nesyri, Kahvedji
- Lyon: Perry, Tagliafico, Niakate, Chaleta-Car, Mata, Tessmann, Fofana, Veretout, Tolisso, Cherki, Lacazette
Match facts and head-to-head
- The teams last played against each other more than 20 years ago, when Lyon dominated Ligue 1 and won 4 matches against Fenerbahce.
- The "both teams to score" bet has won in 3 out of the last 4 matches.
- Fenerbahce has won their last 4 matches in all competitions.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor Fenerbahce in this matchup, with their victory priced at 2.17. We suggest taking "Total Over 2.5" with a coefficient of 1.60.