Lyon vs Strasbourg Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 14th January 2023

Mid-placed Lyon face relegation-threatened Strasbourg at Groupama Stadium in round 19 of the Ligue 1 in a match that kick-offs this coming Saturday. The visitors have a lot more at stake, but are lacking in quality. Lyon and Strasbourg had to make do with a point each in their latest encounter, which finished with a 1-1 scoreline. The best betting odds on a draw at full-time with the bookies are at 16/5.

Lyon approach the next Ligue 1 round as number eight in the table, having claimed 25 points this season so far. With 18 games behind them, Strasbourg amassed 12 points, placing them as number 19 before their next fixture.

There has been a real flow of goals lately at both ends of the pitch for Strasbourg in recent games. Both teams scored in their last nine matches on the spin, which definitely makes this scenario worth considering in the betting market this coming Saturday.

Lyon only average a modest 1.1 goals per game in their last ten matches in this tournament, in which they scored 11 goals. They also conceded 11 for an average of 1.1 per game. They kept their opponents from scoring two times.

Strasbourg scored an average of 1.6 goals a game in the past ten matches. They scored 16 goals, let in 24 for an average of 2.4 a game, and managed zero clean sheets.

Lyon vs Strasbourg Prediction

Lyon Form

Lyon collected four points from their previous three matches, as they were defeated 0-1 against Clermont Foot. They retaliated in a 2-1 win against Metz, before drawing 0-0 with Nantes. Lyon claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Ligue 1. They also drew two and lost two, scored eight goals and conceded four.

Strasbourg Form

Strasbourg came through the last three games without a win, but still booked two points to their account. They lost 2-3 against Troyes, followed by a 0-0 draw with Angers. They also shared the points in a 2-2 draw with Lens. Strasbourg managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Ligue 1. On top of winning once they also drew two as well as losing three, while scoring 13 time and letting in ten.

Both Lyon and visitors Strasbourg seem to struggle just a wee bit much right now, with keeping a clean sheet. We go out on a limb here and suggest that, both teams will find the back of the net.

Lyon took 21 points from their last nine encounters with teams from the bottom half of the Ligue 1 table. This amounts to six wins after scoring 21 times and conceding eight. Strasbourg scored nine goals and conceded 16 in their last nine encounters with teams in the top half of the Ligue 1. This lead to zero wins and five points. Lyon have a record of seven wins, four draws and seven defeats in the Ligue 1 this season. Strasbourg are looking at one win, nine draws and eight defeats in the Ligue 1.

Lyon vs Strasbourg Team News

Lyon could be looking at four players on the injured and absent list ahead of their upcoming match against Strasbourg.

Corentin Tolisso, Henrique, Malo Gusto and Julian Pollersbeck are missing from the squad, Lyon will field against Strasbourgthis coming Saturday.

Strasbourg have five on the list of injured and absent players before their next match against Lyon on Saturday.

Karol Fila, Eiji Kawashima, Thomas Delaine, Colin Dagba and Nordine Kandil all face a spell on the sidelines for Strasbourg due to various injuries.

Lyon vs Strasbourg H2H

Lyon and Strasbourg had to settle for a point each in their most recent match, which finished with a 1-1 scoreline. The best betting odds on a draw at full-time with the bookies are at 16/5. Lyon usually enjoy playing Strasbourg, claiming six wins in the last ten encounters. The bookies best betting odds on a home win are at 3/5.

Lyon vs Strasbourg Results

Entertainment seems close to guaranteed when Lyon welcome Strasbourg as over 2.5 goals came out a winning bet seven times in ten matches. Over 2.5 goals is best priced at odds of 8/11 with the bookies this coming Saturday.

Lyon vs Strasbourg Betting Tips

Alexandre Lacazette has three strikes in six Ligue 1 matches for Lyon, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Strasbourg. The visitors are looking to Kevin Gameiro, who has provided his team with three Ligue 1 goals.

Lyon claimed four wins in the previous 10 matches at home across all tournaments, as well as drawing three and losing three. Strasbourg won two of their last 10 away games, as they also drew four and lost four of these matches. Goals should be on the menu at Groupama Stadium, with both teams scoring in six of the last 10 matches at home for Lyon. The same outcome paid dividends in eight of the last 10 away games for Strasbourg.

Both teams to score was a winning bet seven times in the last ten encounters between these two rivals, while at least four goals happened five times. Lyon managed an average of 2.3 goals, while Strasbourg averaged 1.1 goals a game. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Lyon’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Strasbourg, who scored 1.7 times on average in those matches.