The Parc OL is set to host a fascinating UEFA Champions League encounter on August 26, 2026, as Lyon welcome Fenerbahçe. Despite Lyon's superior domestic record of 18 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses, scoring 52 goals and conceding 34, the bookmakers predict a tight affair. Their recent form is impressive, having won four and drawn one of their last five outings, boasting a 56% win rate overall.
Fenerbahçe, meanwhile, arrive with a more modest 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses this season, with 12 goals scored and 11 conceded. Their recent run has been inconsistent, securing two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five, translating to a 40% win rate. Intriguingly, the draw and away win probabilities are both high at 45%, with Lyon’s home win probability surprisingly low at 10%. The last head-to-head finished goalless, hinting at another potentially cagey affair. Lyon will aim to leverage their strong form and home advantage, but Fenerbahçe, despite their statistics, clearly pose a significant threat, perhaps due to European pedigree or an anticipated tactical battle. Watch for Lyon's attacking prowess against Fenerbahçe's defensive resilience.
40. R. Descamps, 13. Z. Athekame, 20. F. Bacher, 22. C. Mata, 76. M. Ouedraogo, 2. M. Bidstrup, 39. M. de Carvalho, 99. N. Nartey, 26. K. Boudache, 45. R. Himbert, 24. J. Duranville
31. Ederson, 27. N. Semedo, 37. M. Skriniar, 15. N. Ake, 3. A. Brown, 91. N. Kante, 6. M. Guendouzi, 11. M. Greenwood, 10. M. Asensio, 7. K. Akturkoglu, 19. V. Muriqi
Match events
24' Goal Normal Goal — V. Muriqi (Fenerbahçe)
28' Goal Normal Goal — A. Brown (Fenerbahçe) (assists: M. Greenwood)
32' Card Yellow Card — M. Skriniar (Fenerbahçe)
51' Card Yellow Card — L. Openda (Lyon)
61' Goal Normal Goal — M. Fofana (Lyon) (assists: A. Maitland-Niles)
62' subst Substitution 1 — A. Maitland-Niles (Lyon) (assists: Z. Athekame)
62' subst Substitution 2 — E. Nuamah (Lyon) (assists: K. Boudache)
64' Var Goal Disallowed - offside — L. Openda (Lyon)
67' subst Substitution 1 — Talisca (Fenerbahçe) (assists: I. Yuksek)
71' Var Goal Disallowed - offside — K. Boudache (Lyon)
76' subst Substitution 2 — O. Aydin (Fenerbahçe) (assists: D. Nene)
76' subst Substitution 3 — T. Tessmann (Lyon) (assists: P. Sulc)
80' subst Substitution 3 — M. Greenwood (Fenerbahçe) (assists: I. Kahveci)
80' subst Substitution 4 — V. Muriqi (Fenerbahçe) (assists: R. Lukaku)
86' subst Substitution 4 — T. Morton (Lyon) (assists: M. Bidstrup)
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