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by Ita Emmanuel | in Challenge Cup Predictions
Lyon will host Sharks in this 2024-25 European Rugby Challenge Cup round-of-16 fixture on Sunday. The winner of this match will face either Ospreys or Scarlets in the last-8. Can Le LOU defeat the Durban-based side to qualify for the quarterfinals? Let's take you through our prediction for the match.
Lyon suffered a 28-14 defeat to Bayonne in their last match. This result marked their second defeat in four matches (W2) and third in eight matches (W5).
Notably, Lyon are unbeaten in their last seven home matches (W6, D1). This includes an impressive winning streak in their last five matches. Also, Fabien Gengenbacher's side have won three of their four Challenge Cup matches this season, two of which by double-digit margins.
After a two-match winning run, Sharks suffered a 10-7 home league loss to Leinster in their last match. They have lost five of their last seven away fixtures. These include heavy losses against Leicester Tigers (56-17) and Bordeaux Bègles (66-12) in their two Challenge Cup away matches. However, John Plumtree's side will hope to bounce back to winning ways on Sunday against Lyon.
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The Best Betting Odds for Lyon Ou v Sharks Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.08 | 34 | 7.5 |
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1.12 | 41 | 6 |
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1.08 | 31 | 8 |
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1.08 | 31 | 8 |
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1.13 | 30 | 6.75 |
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Lyon Ou vs Sharks Form
Lyon Ou and Sharks Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
29 Mar 2025 - Top 14
22 Mar 2025 - Top 14
1 Mar 2025 - Top 14
22 Feb 2025 - Top 14
15 Feb 2025 - Top 14
25 Jan 2025 - Top 14
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
22 Mar 2025 - Top 14
1 Mar 2025 - Top 14
15 Feb 2025 - Top 14
18 Jan 2025 - Challenge Cup
4 Jan 2025 - Top 14
22 Dec 2024 - Top 14
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
29 Mar 2025 - Top 14
22 Feb 2025 - Top 14
25 Jan 2025 - Top 14
11 Jan 2025 - Challenge Cup
29 Dec 2024 - Top 14
14 Dec 2024 - Challenge Cup
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
29 Mar 2025 - Pro 12
22 Mar 2025 - Pro 12
8 Mar 2025 - Pro 12
1 Mar 2025 - Pro 12
15 Feb 2025 - Pro 12
25 Jan 2025 - Pro 12
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
29 Mar 2025 - Pro 12
22 Mar 2025 - Pro 12
8 Mar 2025 - Pro 12
11 Jan 2025 - Champions Cup
21 Dec 2024 - Pro 12
7 Dec 2024 - Champions Cup
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
1 Mar 2025 - Pro 12
15 Feb 2025 - Pro 12
25 Jan 2025 - Pro 12
19 Jan 2025 - Champions Cup
28 Dec 2024 - Pro 12
14 Dec 2024 - Champions Cup
Lyon Ou - Sharks Key Points
- Lyon have won their last five home matches, averaging a winning margin of 26.3 points in the last four victories.
- Lyon have won their two 2024-25 Challenge Cup home matches by double-digit margins.
- Sharks have lost five of their seven away matches.
- Sharks have lost their two 2024-25 European Rugby Challenge Cup away matches by an average of 46.5 points.
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Our Lyon Ou vs Sharks Prediction
Lyon are the clear favorites to win this match. They have won their last five home matches, averaging an impressive 26.3-point winning margin in the last four. The French side have also aced their two Challenge Cup home matches this season by double digits.
Meanwhile, Sharks have struggled for results on the road. They have lost five of their last seven away matches. These include heavy defeats in their Challenge Cup away matches, losing by an average of 46.5 points. Our Lyon vs Sharks prediction is Lyon -15.5 points handicap
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