Strasburg take on the visitors Lyon in the round 27 match of French Ligue 1. The match will be played on Friday, March 28th at Stade de la Meinau (Strasbourg).
Strasbourg has stepped up in the second half of the season. Racing has an interesting but challenging history. After going bankrupt, the club had to fight its way back from the lower amateur ranks to Ligue 1, even managing to win a Coupe de la Ligue title along the way. Last season, they finished in 13th place, but their new investors clearly expect much more. Initially, it seemed unlikely they would meet those ambitions. However, the team made clear improvements over the winter. Aside from a disappointing loss in Rennes and an early cup exit, they have been unbeaten since December, winning the majority of their matches. In their last six games, the only team they failed to beat was Brest, settling for a 0-0 draw. This strong run has lifted them to 7th place in the current standings. Their recent defensive solidity has been a key factor, with just two goals conceded in their last five league matches.
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Lyon endured a brutal slump last season but managed to turn things around in time to secure a European spot. That revival was fueled by smart winter signings and an inspired managerial gamble on Pierre Sage. However, in the new campaign, Sage struggled to maintain momentum and was eventually replaced by Paulo Fonseca. The Portuguese coach immediately brought improvements, but his tenure took a bizarre turn when he aggressively confronted a referee during a match against Brest—leading to a nine-month suspension, banning him from the touchline until November. Despite this, he continues to lead the team, famously watching matches from a bus outside the stadium. The results, however, speak for themselves. Lyon confidently dispatched Steaua in the Europa League, winning both legs, and in Ligue 1, they have won five of their last six matches, with only PSG managing to hold them back. This surge has secured them a top-five spot and, more importantly, brought them within just a couple of points of third-placed Monaco, making Champions League qualification a realistic goal.
Lyon won both of their encounters in 2024 by a single goal, though both matches were played on their home turf. Lyon still appears to be the stronger side—back them to win, but with a "Draw No Bet" (0.0 Asian Handicap) for extra security.
Prediction for the match: Lyon to win with 0.0 handicap.
