David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Roma
Lyon
One of the standout matches of the third round in the Women’s Champions League group stage will take place this Wednesday in Rome, where the local side AS Roma will host Olympique Lyonnais at the Tre Fontane Stadium. Here’s a look at the dynamics surrounding this game and a bet on the outcome with promising odds for success.
Match Preview
The "She-Wolf" continues to impress in the Champions League, showcasing confident and tactically sound play under the guidance of coach Spugna. In their first group match, Roma made a strong statement, narrowly defeating the formidable German side Wolfsburg at home. They then showcased their dominance in the second round, thrashing Galatasaray 6-1 in Istanbul. Heading into the clash with Lyon, Roma comes off a solid 1-0 victory over Fiorentina, marking their fifth consecutive win across all competitions. In the Italian league, Roma currently occupies fourth place, trailing Juventus by seven points.
On the other hand, Lyon continues to reign supreme in the French league, routinely dismantling opponents. In their most recent match, the "Lyonnaises" crushed Guingamp 8-0 away. Overall, Lyon has secured six wins and one draw in the first seven rounds of the French league.
Lyon has also started strong in the Champions League. As one of Europe’s most decorated clubs, they opened with a commanding 3-0 home victory over Galatasaray, followed by a 2-0 away win against Wolfsburg on matchday two.
Probable Lineups
- Roma: Cesar, Thogersen, Linari, Di Guglielmo, Minami, Giugliano, Kumagai, Greggi, Dragoni, Wijns, Haavi
- Lyon: Benkarth, Carpenter, Gilles, Svava, Renard, Vink, Dabritz, Becho, Horan, Chawinga, Dumornay
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- The “Both Teams to Score” bet has hit in three of Lyon’s last five matches.
- Lyon is unbeaten since late May, when they lost to Barcelona 2-0 in the final.
- Lyon has recorded 11 wins and just one draw in their last 12 games.
Prediction
Bookmakers strongly favor Lyon in this clash, with odds of 1.28 for their victory. We recommend betting on "Lyon to win with a -1.5 handicap" at odds of 1.68.
