Lyon vs Strasbourg Prediction & Betting Tips (27 February)

Completely left behind in the league in the race for Europe, Olympique Lyonnais could take advantage of this Coupe de France to try to get a ticket for a continental competition. In any case, the Gones have so far taken the Doyenne seriously by successively dismissing Pontarlier 0-3, Bergerac 1-2 and Lille 2-1 to reach these quarter-finals. In Ligue 1, Pierre Sage's men are doing better in this second part of the season. Victorious against Marseille 1-0, Montpellier 1-2 and Nice, they won a 4th consecutive victory Friday evening at Metz 1-2. Thanks to this victory, the Lyonnais have returned to the top 10, now 6 points ahead of the play-off.

A bit like their opponent of the day, Strasbourg could concentrate all their efforts towards this Coupe de France to try to obtain a place for a European competition. Solid in the previous rounds, Racing quite easily dismissed Avoine OCC 0-4, Clermont 1-3 and Le Havre 3-1 to reach these quarter-finals. On the other hand, it is more difficult in the championship at the moment for the Alsatians who remain on 4 setbacks suffered against PSG 1-2, Lens 3-1 and Lorient 1-3. Patrick Vieira's players then failed to exist last weekend, losing heavily against Brest 0-3.

Midfielder Lepenant and his midfield partner Tolisso could be the only two OL players to have to withdraw from this poster since world champion full-back Tagliafico is back from suspension. All winter recruits like Benhrama, Orban, Matic or Mangala should also be able to appear in the group this Tuesday evening. Note that on Friday evening, former West Ham Benrahma unlocked his counter with Les Gones by scoring on the hour mark to give his team the advantage. Earlier in the match, the insatiable Lacazette scored his 12th goal of the season to equalize shortly before half-time. For his part, Patrick Vieira should once again be deprived of the long-term injured full-back Fila, the South African striker Mothiba (3 goals), the young Jonathan Sebas and the center forward Sahi Dion (2 goals) who had already missed the match against Brest last weekend.

All these little people were joined in the infirmary by winger Diarra. On the other hand, defender Delaine will return from suspension as will young midfielder Bakwa. With only 4 goals scored this year in L1, the Dutchman Emegha remains the most decisive player on this team.