Fenerbahce vs Lyon prediction 18.08.2026 | Champions League
Fenerbahce
Kick off:
Date:
Lyon
1
2.12
X
3.68
2
3.54
Contents
- Competition: Champions League qualification
- Date: Tuesday, 18th August 2026
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
- Venue: Chobani Stadium Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu (Istanbul)
Only one step left for Fenerbahce and Lyon to qualify for the Champions League. Both teams had some problems in the previous rounds, but they still found a way to the decisive matchup. Can Lyon avoid defeat on Tuesday in Istanbul? Let's break down the match and find the best betting option.
Fenerbahce vs Lyon Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Fenerbahce
0 : 0
Lyon
Europa League
Lyon are usually dominant against Fenerbahce, as they won four of the last five matches. The only game the French side didn't win was in the previous season's Europa League, when it finished 0-0 in Istanbul. Also, it is worth noting that three of the last four H2H matches have gone over 2.5 goals.
Fenerbahce team overview
For the last five consecutive seasons, Fenerbahce finished second in the domestic league. The Turkish powerhouse from the Asian side of Istanbul has ambitions to return to the national football throne, but with Galatasaray and other teams improving, it is clear that Fenerbahce will not have an easy task.
Fenerbahce haven't played in the Champions League since the 2008/09 season. In the previous campaign, they competed in the Europa League, finishing 19th in the regular season but losing to Nottingham Forest in the first knockout round.
Fenerbahce opened the 2026/27 season with two successful qualifying rounds against Gornik Zabrze and Sturm Graz. However, the streak ended in the Super Lig opening match, when Ismail Kartal's team lost 2-1 on the road against Genclerbirligi. Fenerbahce surely deserved more in that match, as they had 71% ball possession and 17 more shots on goal than the opponent, but their poor efficiency cost them points.
Fenerbahce have some problems with missing players. They will be without Mert Gunok and Jayden Oosterwolde. The good news for Fenerbahce is that first-choice goalkeeper Ederson should return after missing the game against Genclerbirligi.
Last matches of Fenerbahce
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Genclerbirligi
2 : 1
Fenerbahce
Super Lig
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SK Sturm Graz
0 : 1
Fenerbahce
Champions League
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Fenerbahce
2 : 0
SK Sturm Graz
Champions League
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Gornik Zabrze
1 : 1
Fenerbahce
Champions League
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Fenerbahce
1 : 0
Gornik Zabrze
Champions League
Fenerbahce lineup
Goalkeeper
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31
Ederson
Defenders
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27
Nelson Semedo
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37
Milan Skriniar
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15
Nathan Ake
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3
Archie Brown
Midfielders
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91
N'Golo Kante
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10
Marco Asensio
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6
Matteo Guendouzi
Forwards
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11
Mason Greenwood
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94
Talisca
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9
Kerem Akturkoglu
Lyon team overview
Although Lyon was administratively relegated to Ligue 2 last summer due to financial problems, they returned after an appeal and had an excellent season. Eventually, Lyon finished fourth in the French top flight and now have the opportunity to evey qualify for the Champions League. Olympique didn't play in the European elite competition since the 2019/20 campaign, when they reached the semi-finals. In the previous year, Lyon were solid in the Europa League, but eventually lost in the 1/8 final against Celta.
Lyon had only two official matches this summer. In the previous round of Champions League qualification, Lyon lost 2-1 in the first leg in Prague to Sparta, but in the rematch they won 3-0. The French side eventually triumphed convincingly, but we should say that the Czech team completely collapsed after one of their player received a red card in the first half.
Lyon will be without injured Pavel Sulc, Nicolas Tagliafico, and Mads Bidstrup on Tuesday in Istanbul.
Last matches of Lyon
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Lyon
3 : 0
Sparta Prague
Champions League
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Sparta Prague
2 : 1
Lyon
Champions League
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Real Betis
4 : 0
Lyon
Club Friendlies 3
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Lyon
0 : 2
Slavia Praha
Club Friendlies 3
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Lyon
2 : 1
Servette FC
Club Friendlies 3
Lyon lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Dominik Greif
Defenders
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98
Ainsley Maitland-Niles
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21
Ruben Kluivert
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19
Moussa Niakhate
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16
Abner
Midfielders
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23
Tyler Morton
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8
Corentin Tolisso
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6
Tanner Tessmann
Forwards
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7
Ernest Nuamah
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17
Loic Openda
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11
Malick Fofana
Prediction
Both teams are doing well offensively. Fenerbahce scored at least one goal in every one of the last eight matches, including preseason. On the other hand, Lyon scored in three of the previous four games. We should expect goals on both sides on Tuesday in Istanbul.
4 Reasons why we should expect both teams to score in this match
- Fenerbahce scored at least one goal in every one of the last eight matches, including friendlies
- Lyon scored in three of the previous four games, including preseason
- Lyon conceded six goals in the last three matches
- Both teams scored in three of the previous four H2H games between Fenerbahce and Lyon
Main prediction Fenerbahce - Lyon
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.66
