Fenerbahce Istanbul vs Lyon Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League
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by Kennedy Kechula | in Champions League Predictions
Fenerbahçe facing Lyon is one of the heavyweight matches lined up in the playoff round of the Champions League. The first leg of this tie will be hosted in Turkey, with Lyon hoping to rise against Turkish opposition. Fenerbahçe are on a good run at home, and our prediction backs them to prevail.
Fenerbahçe are coming off a shock 2-1 defeat at Genclebirligi, their first of the season. Prior to that, they had gone on a four-match unbeaten run in the Champions League, winning three.
The Turkish giants beat Sturm Graz home and away in the last round, winning 3-0 on aggregate. With the recent signing of Romelu Lukaku, there’s a positive mood across Fenerbahçe, and they’ll be keen on a win here.
Lyon will be desperate to stay in the Champions League, even though a Europa League consolation awaits the loser here. Last season they were top in the Europa League main draw and wish to play in a higher competition this time.
However, their away record in recent times has been a bit questionable. In the last round, they suffered a 2-1 loss on the road against Sparta Prague, though they managed a 3-0 win at home, taking control of the tie.
It will still be a concern, having lost their last two away matches.
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Fenerbahce Istanbul v Lyon Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.08 | 3.5 | 3.4 |
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1.94 | 3.6 | 3.83 |
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1.9 | 3.58 | 4.02 |
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2.11 | 3.46 | 3.44 |
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1.94 | 3.6 | 3.83 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Fenerbahce Istanbul and Lyon?
Our prediction for the Fenerbahce Istanbul vs Lyon match is: Fenerbahçe wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 18/08/2026 between Fenerbahce Istanbul and Lyon in Champions League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 52.73% for a win of Fenerbahce Istanbul against Lyon with odds of 2.11 at Betwinner.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Fenerbahce Istanbul vs Lyon is 27.06% with odds of 3.65 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 20.21% chance ⭐ for a win of Lyon vs Fenerbahce Istanbul with odds of 4.02 at Melbet.
Fenerbahce Istanbul - Lyon Prediction and Best Odds:
| Fenerbahce Istanbul Lyon Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Fenerbahce Istanbul wins | 52.73% | 2.11 at Betwinner |
| Over 2.5 goals | 55.41% | 1.98 at 888Starz |
| Both Team To Score: No | 62.5% | 2.17 at 1xbet |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Fenerbahce Istanbul | 21.89% | 5.5 at Roobet |
Fenerbahce Istanbul vs Lyon Form
Fenerbahce Istanbul and Lyon Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Aug 2026 - Super Lig
11 Aug 2026 - Champions League
5 Aug 2026 - Champions League
29 Jul 2026 - Champions League
21 Jul 2026 - Champions League
14 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
5 Aug 2026 - Champions League
21 Jul 2026 - Champions League
11 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
8 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
17 May 2026 - Super Lig
2 May 2026 - Super Lig
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Aug 2026 - Super Lig
11 Aug 2026 - Champions League
29 Jul 2026 - Champions League
14 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
9 May 2026 - Super Lig
26 Apr 2026 - Super Lig
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Aug 2026 - Champions League
4 Aug 2026 - Champions League
29 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
24 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
15 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Aug 2026 - Champions League
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
15 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
11 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
8 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
17 May 2026 - Ligue 1
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Aug 2026 - Champions League
29 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
24 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
10 May 2026 - Ligue 1
19 Apr 2026 - Ligue 1
5 Apr 2026 - Ligue 1
Fenerbahce Istanbul vs Lyon Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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100 %
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Average stats (last H2H results)
23 Jan 2025 - Europa League
Fenerbahce Istanbul against Lyon Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 1 - 2 - 3
Substitutes
K. Sapaz
T. Cetin
DefenderY. Demir
M. Muldur
MidfielderL. Mercan
I. Yuksek
B. Elmaz
ForwardO. Aydin
N. Dorgeles
I. Kahveci
M. Asensio
R. Lukaku
J. Bengui Joao
R. Descamps
DefenderF. Bacher
M. Ouedraogo
Z. Athekame
C. Mata
M. Bidstrup
N. Nartey
K. Boudache
M. De Carvalho
ForwardR. Himbert
J. Duranville
Missing players
N. Tagliafico
MidfielderK. Merah
ForwardP. Sulc
Fenerbahce Istanbul - Lyon Key Points
- Lyon lost their last away match in Europe.
- Fenerbahçe have won three of their last four games.
- In their latest two away games, Lyon suffered defeat.
- Fenerbahçe won five of their last nine UCL games at home.
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Our Fenerbahce Istanbul vs Lyon Prediction
Fenerbahce are proving to be quite strong at home, and this will be a clash they look to win to gain an advantage in the tie. Though with a poor head-to-head run against Lyon, in regulation time, Fener haven’t lost at home to French opposition in the last seven outings.
On the other hand, Lyon are winless in regular time against Turkish opponents in the last three matches. All these point us to a possible away defeat. Our prediction for Fenerbahce v Lyon is that Fenerbahce wins.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Fenerbahce Istanbul Lyon
| Fenerbahce Istanbul vs Lyon | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Fenerbahce Istanbul wins | 1.94 | 2.11 | +8.8% |
| Draw | 3.68 | 3.65 | -0.8% |
| Lyon wins | 3.72 | 4.02 | +8.1% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Fenerbahce Istanbul is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 8.8% since opening
- The probability of this result was 51.5% and is now 47.4% (-4.2%)
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