Fenerbahce vs Lyon UEFA Champions League Tips & Prediction - Fenerbahce to prevail in home qualifier
Fenerbahce welcome Lyon to Istanbul in the UEFA Champions League qualifier, aiming to extend their impressive home record in European competitions. Despite a recent league loss, Fenerbahce have won 10 of their last 11 European home qualifiers and rely on prolific forward Talisca, who has scored in every match this season. Lyon, struggling with injuries and recent away defeats, may find this trip challenging. The prediction tips Fenerbahce to capitalize on their home advantage and for Talisca to continue his scoring streak.
- Fenerbahce vs Lyon predictions for Tuesday's Champions League qualifier first leg game
- Fenerbahce deserved favourites with home ground advantage in Istanbul
- Lyon coming off away loss to Sparta Prague in previous round
- The game is scheduled for kick off at 5.00am AEST on Wednesday August 19
Fenerbahce vs Lyon UEFA Champions League Tips & Prediction
Fenerbahce have a strong record in European home qualifiers and are tipped to come out on top in Istanbul against Lyon, who lost on the road to Sparta Prague in the previous round. Brazilian forward Talisca has been prolific lately and can find the back of the net for the sixth consecutive game as the two sides square off in Champions League qualifying action on Tuesday night in the Turkish capital.
It was a shocking start for Fenerbahce in the Turkish Super Lig this past weekend as they opened the season with a 2-1 defeat to Genclerbirligi.
However, Fenerbahce have a great recent record in these sort of situations, winning 10 of their last 11 European home qualifiers inside 90 minutes. The Turkish giants haven't featured in the Champions League proper since 2008, falling in qualifying nine times in the ensuing years, so they will be determined to get off to a winning start at home here.
Lyon meanwhile qualified for the Champions League since 2019, the year they made a brilliant run to the semi-finals. The French club have been struck down by financial difficulties over the last few years, but have risen up the ranks again, finishing fourth in Ligue 1 last term.
In saying that, their squad pales in comparison to what Fenerbahce have assembled for this upcoming season. Lyon were also outplayed by Sparta Prague away in the previous round and this is a much more challenging road trip.
Veteran Brazilian forward Talisca has been on fire, scoring in every single competitive game for Fenerbahce this season - he can get on the scoresheet once again here. A correct score combo of a 1-0, 2-0 or 3-0 win for the Turkish side also appeals.
Fenerbahce vs Lyon Stats & Trends
- Fenerbahce have won 10 of their last 11 European home qualifiers
- Fenerbache have won three of their four CL games this qualifying campaign
- All three of those wins were by a 1-0 or 2-0 score
- Fenerbahce are unbeaten in their last seven home games vs French teams inside 90 mins
- Lyon were beaten by Sparta Prague in Czechia in the previous round
- Lyon were eliminated by Celta Vigo in the Europa League last season
- Talisca has scored 1+ goal in his last five games, including all four CL outings this campaign
Fenerbahce vs Lyon Head To Head
Lyon are unbeaten in the last five meetings, winning four. Their most-recent clash ended 0-0 in the Europa League in January 2025.
Fenerbahce Form Analysis
Fenerbahce have qualified for the Champions League on six occasions, but haven't featured in the competition since 2008, falling nine times in qualifying over the last 18 years.
After being edged out by rivals Galatasaray for the league title last term, Fenerbahce desperately need something to cheer about this season - especially after they were stunned 2-1 by Genclerbirligi in the opening round of the Turkish Super Lig this past weekend.
Ismail Kartal's side have fared better in Champions League qualifying, defeating Gornik Zabrze and Sturm Graz to make it to the final stage.
Fenerbache Team News
Talisca has scored in all five of his appearances this season, including the defeat to Genclerbirligi last weekend. The Brazilian will lead the line again here.
Matteo Guendouzi and N'Golo Kante anchor the midfield, while Marco Asensio and Mason Greenwood add some more spark in the final third.
Nathan Ake and Milan Škriniar should start in the centre of defence, but former Man City goalkeepe Ederson is out injured.
Sofyan Amrabat, Caglar Soyuncu and recent signing Romelu Lukaku are also in some doubt.
Fenerbahce Squad
| Position | Player | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Tarık Çetin | Türkiye |
| Goalkeeper | Ederson | Brazil |
| Goalkeeper | Mert Günok | Türkiye |
| Goalkeeper | Dominik Livaković | Croatia |
| Goalkeeper | Doğukan Demir | Türkiye |
| Defender | Archie Brown | England |
| Defender | Çağlar Söyüncü | Türkiye |
| Defender | Yiğit Demir | Türkiye |
| Defender | Nathan Aké | Netherlands |
| Defender | Mert Müldür | Türkiye |
| Defender | Levent Mercan | Türkiye |
| Defender | Jayden Oosterwolde | Netherlands |
| Defender | Nélson Semedo | Portugal |
| Defender | Diego Carlos | Brazil |
| Defender | Milan Škriniar (captain) | Slovakia |
| Defender | Rodrigo Becão | Brazil |
| Defender | Ognjen Mimović | Serbia |
| Defender | Omar Fayed | Egypt |
| Midfielder | İsmail Yüksek | Türkiye |
| Midfielder | Mattéo Guendouzi | France |
| Midfielder | Mert Hakan Yandaş | Türkiye |
| Midfielder | Marco Asensio | Spain |
| Midfielder | İrfan Kahveci | Türkiye |
| Midfielder | Emre Demir | Türkiye |
| Midfielder | Bartuğ Elmaz | Türkiye |
| Midfielder | Adem Yeşilyurt | Türkiye |
| Midfielder | N'Golo Kanté | France |
| Midfielder | Talisca | Brazil |
| Midfielder | Sofyan Amrabat | Morocco |
| Forward | Kerem Aktürkoğlu | Türkiye |
| Forward | Romelu Lukaku | Belgium |
| Forward | Mason Greenwood | England |
| Forward | Vedat Muriqi | Kosovo |
| Forward | Anthony Musaba | Netherlands |
| Forward | Cengiz Ünder | Türkiye |
| Forward | Sidiki Cherif | Guinea |
| Forward | Dorgeles Nene | Mali |
| Forward | Oğuz Aydın | Türkiye |
| Forward | Çağrı Balta | Türkiye |
| Forward | Amara Diouf | Senegal |
Lyon Form Analysis
Lyon have made 16 appearances in the Champions League group stage, but they last featured in 2019, going on a magical run to the semi-finals before losing to eventual winners Bayern Munich.
It's been leaner times due to off-field troubles over recent seasons, buy Lyon have emerged in decent fashion, making the R16 of the Europa League last term (losing to Celta Vigo) before a fourth-place finish in Ligue 1.
Paulo Fonseca's side entered Champions League qualifying in the previous round and were somewhat fortunate to progress after losing the first leg 2-1 to Sparta Prague. Lyon tidied things up on home spoil with a 3-0 victory after their Czech opponents were reduced to 10 men.
Lyon Team News
Khalis Merah, Mads Bistrup and star attacking midfielder Pavel Sulc are all out injured for this one.
Striker Lois Openda has arrived on loan from Juventus and should lead the line. English wingback Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored in the second leg against Prague and should retain his spot.
Lyon Squad
| Position | Player | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Dominik Greif | Slovakia |
| Goalkeeper | Rémy Descamps | France |
| Goalkeeper | Lassine Diarra | Mali |
| Defender | Nicolás Tagliafico (4th captain) | Argentina |
| Defender | Zachary Athekame (on loan from AC Milan) | Switzerland |
| Defender | Abner | Brazil |
| Defender | Moussa Niakhaté (vice-captain) | Senegal |
| Defender | Felix Bacher | Austria |
| Defender | Ruben Kluivert | Netherlands |
| Defender | Clinton Mata (3rd captain) | Angola |
| Defender | Duje Ćaleta-Car | Croatia |
| Defender | Mohamed Ouédraogo | Burkina Faso |
| Defender | Noham Kamara | France |
| Defender | Ainsley Maitland-Niles | England |
| Midfielder | Mads Bidstrup | Denmark |
| Midfielder | Tanner Tessmann | United States |
| Midfielder | Corentin Tolisso (captain) | France |
| Midfielder | Pavel Šulc | Czech Republic |
| Midfielder | Khalis Merah | France |
| Midfielder | Tyler Morton | England |
| Midfielder | Mathys De Carvalho | Portugal |
| Midfielder | Noah Nartey | Denmark |
| Forward | Ernest Nuamah | Ghana |
| Forward | Malick Fofana | Belgium |
| Forward | Loïs Openda (on loan from Juventus) | Belgium |
| Forward | Julien Duranville | Belgium |
| Forward | Kaïl Boudache | Algeria |
| Forward | Alejandro Gomes Rodríguez | England |
Verdict
Fenerbahce can make home ground advantage count here, with Talisca getting on the scoresheet for the sixth straight game.
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