Lyon vs FCSB: Match Prediction for March 13, 2025
Game Prediction
In the second leg of the Europa League Round of 16 on March 13, 2025, Lyon will face FCSB. The French team settled all questions already in Bucharest.
Our prediction for the Lyon vs FCSB match
The French giant had a poor first half last season. There was serious discussion about the team's potential relegation to Ligue 1, but then there was a transformation in 2024, culminating in a sixth-place finish. Sage was the architect of this success, but due to recent failures, Pierre was replaced by Paulo Fonseca this winter. With him, they are trying to return to at least the positions of last season, but there are still problems. Meanwhile, the former Steaua finally regained their championship title in 2024. They are now trying to defend it, but face stiff competition from three very strong contenders.
The Romanians started their summer campaign in the Champions League. After dealing with Virtus and even Maccabi Tel Aviv, they lost to Sparta Prague. However, in the Europa League, they eliminated LASK in August and secured four victories and fourteen points in the main round. This was enough to advance to the playoffs, where they twice defeated PAOK in February. The French team started with two victories but, after losing to Beşiktaş, claimed two more wins along with three draws, advancing directly to the Round of 16. They already won 3-1 away in the first leg.
Cherki and company score an average of 2.11 goals per match, while conceding an average of one goal. Haralambus’s approach is more pragmatic, with his team having a ratio of 1.31/1.08.
Lyon vs FCSB: Key Statistics and Trends
- Lyon has lost only once in the tournament
- The French team has won just one out of their last three home matches
- FCSB has won three of their last five league matches
- The Romanians have avoided defeat in the last three consecutive away games
Lyon vs FCSB: Probable Starting Lineups
Lyon (probable lineup): Lucas Perry - Tagliafico, Niakaté, Mata, Kumbédi - Tolisso, Tessmann, Matić - Fofana, Cherki, Nuamah
FCSB (probable lineup): Târnoveanu - Radunović, Popescu, Ngadeu, Crețu - Chiricheș, Șut, Cisotti, Tănase, Miculescu - Bîrlică
Previous Matches: Lyon vs FCSB
In 2006 and 2008, the clubs already faced each other in the Champions League. Over those four matches, the Romanians managed only one draw, which they achieved away.
Free Prediction for the Lyon vs FCSB Match
The French are considered strong favorites, but they might not feel the need to dominate the opponent, focusing their energy on the national Ligue 1. We expect a victory for the Romanians with a +2 handicap (odds – 1.6).
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