Lyon – Strasbourg Prediction & Picks (24.08.2018)

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Olympique Lyonnais and Strasbourg face each other in Parc Olympique Lyonnais, in a match for the 3rd round of League 1. In the last 3 years there is only record of 2 direct confrontations between these two teams: one on 12-05-2018, which ended in a victory of Strasbourg by (3-2), and another more recent on 05-08-2017, which ended in a victory of Olympique Lyonnais by (4-0). Particular attention is required for the home / away condition, since both teams present significantly different results at home and abroad.

Olympique Lyonnais:

Currently in the 10th position, the team of the house won 3 points so far. In the 1st round, they won at home against Amiens SC by (2-0). In the following day, the final score recorded a defeat by (1-0) in the visit to Reims. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses in away matches; against 11 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses at their stadium. In the last 10 home matches Olympique Lyonnais has won 9 and lost 1. The team has conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, but their attack has scored regularity, as he scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. There is a tendency for goals in their home matches, as 50 of the last 55 matches have ended with Over 1,5 goals.

The whole of Olympique Lyon comes to this game with a defeat against Stade Reims, 1-0, adding the first snub in this French championship. It is important to note that the locals had won on the first day of the competition, against Amiens, 2-0. In this home game, coach Bruno Génésio must keep the team in 4-3-3, privileging possession of the ball and organized attacks, especially through the flanks. The midfielder Memphis Depay is the great highlight of Olympique Lyon, being possessor of great technical quality and exempt in offensive set pieces. For this game the local coach can not count on Marçal and Gouiri, both injured.

Strasbourg:

The away team is currently in the 7 th position, with 4 points won. In his debut he won against Bordeaux by (0-2). In the 2nd round, they drew at home against Saint-Étienne by (1-1). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 2 draws and 10 losses in away matches, with 16 goals scored and 26 conceded; against 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 losses at their stadium, with 21 goals scored and 23 conceded. In the last 10 away matches Strasbourg has a record of 2 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 8 of the last 10 matches, so there are defensive processes that need improvement.

The Strasbourg has presented a great performance in this beginning of season and in the last match added the following encounter without losing, when drawing at home by 1-1 against Saint-Étienne. In this visit to the difficult terrain of Olympique Lyon, coach Thierry Laurey must maintain the usual 4-2-3-1, benefiting the organization of his block and counterattacks: Nuno Da Costa will be one of the offensive references of the team. The aforementioned player is one of the highlights of Strasbourg, with 1 goal scored. For this game the coach does not have Corgnet, Thomasson and Ajorque, all injured.


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