{"id":8206,"date":"2026-08-24T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/olympique-lyonnais-vs-fenerbahce-predictions-picks-odds-26-08-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T19:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T19:00:00","slug":"olympique-lyonnais-vs-fenerbahce-predictions-picks-odds-26-08-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/olympique-lyonnais-vs-fenerbahce-predictions-picks-odds-26-08-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Olympique Lyonnais vs Fenerbah\u00e7e Predictions, Picks & Odds – 26\/08\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n \"\"\n Champions League<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Olympique\n Olympique Lyonnais<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 26 Aug 2026<\/span>\n 20:00<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n \"Fenerbahçe\"\n Fenerbahçe<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n Prediction:<\/span>\n
\n Olympique Lyonnais to win<\/span>\n 1.93<\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n View odds\"Betano\" ><\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n
\n Pick your prediction<\/span>\n
\"\" Olympique Lyonnais<\/a>Draw<\/a>\"\" Fenerbahçe<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

Olympique Lyonnais vs Fenerbahçe Predictions, Picks & Odds – 26\/08\/2026<\/h1>
\"\"Champions League · Play-offs<\/div>
<\/rect><\/line><\/line><\/line><\/svg> 26 Aug 2026<\/span>\n<\/path><\/circle><\/svg> Groupama Stadium<\/span>\n<\/path><\/circle><\/svg> Tiernan Allen<\/span><\/div>
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Olympique Lyonnais vs Fenerbahçe – Best bets of the match<\/h3>\n
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Bookmaker<\/th>1<\/th>X<\/th>2<\/th>Bonus info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
Betano<\/strong><\/td>1.93<\/a><\/td>3.65<\/a><\/td>3.85<\/a><\/td>View odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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<\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n
1X: Double Chance Olympique Lyonnais or Draw<\/div>\n
\n 1.93<\/a><\/span>\n on Betano\"Betano\"<\/span>\n · Confidence Medium<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n
<\/circle><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 25 Aug 2026 at 02:43 · Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/svg>Competition:<\/strong> Champions League<\/span><\/div>
<\/path><\/line><\/svg>Stage:<\/strong> Play-offs<\/span><\/div>
<\/rect><\/line><\/line><\/line><\/svg>Date:<\/strong> 26 Aug 2026<\/span><\/div>
<\/circle><\/polyline><\/svg>Time:<\/strong> 20:00 WAT<\/span><\/div>
<\/path><\/circle><\/svg>Stadium:<\/strong> Groupama Stadium<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Olympique Lyonnais vs Fenerbahçe Preview<\/h2>

Olympique Lyonnais return to the Groupama Stadium holding a slight edge after securing a 1-1 draw in Istanbul, with Loïs Openda grabbing the crucial away goal. Their recent form has been mixed, picking up two wins alongside two losses and a draw across the last five outings. Coach Paulo Fonseca has been bullish in the build-up, insisting his side will attack rather than sit back and defend for 90 minutes.<\/p>

Fenerbahçe travel to France knowing they must win to progress, after Mason Greenwood's equaliser kept the tie alive in the first leg. The Turkish side carry strong momentum from their domestic campaign, winning three of their last five matches with a draw mixed in. Coach Ismail Kartal offered a positive update on Romelu Lukaku<\/strong>, who has been training and could feature. Overcoming Lyon on French soil would be historic given their poor record in this fixture.<\/p>

Lyon's home form has been patchy, with two wins, a draw, and two defeats across their last five outings. Fenerbahçe, by contrast, arrive in strong shape: three wins and a draw from their previous five matches. Still, the aggregate situation favours the hosts. A draw at Groupama Stadium is enough for Lyon to advance, and Paulo Fonseca has made clear his side will not sit back.<\/p>

Fonseca's attacking intent is significant. Rather than parking the bus, Lyon plan to impose their style on a Fenerbahçe side that must chase the game. The Turkish club's historical record against Lyon is poor: four defeats and just one draw in their last five Champions League meetings. Even if Romelu Lukaku is declared fit, overturning that pedigree on hostile ground is a tall order for Ismail Kartal's men.<\/p>

The double chance on Lyon, covering a home win at 1.93<\/a> or a draw at 3.65<\/a>, represents the strongest angle here. With the away goal advantage already banked, Fonseca's squad can afford to play with freedom. Fenerbahçe need a win, which could leave them exposed on the counter. At a confidence level of 62%, backing Lyon to avoid defeat feels like a well-grounded pick for this decisive second leg.<\/p>

Trends to Know about Olympique Lyonnais vs Fenerbahçe<\/h2>
  • Lyon won four of five past meetings<\/li>
  • Away goal gives Lyon aggregate advantage<\/li>
  • Fenerbahçe winless in recent Lyon clashes<\/li><\/ul>
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    Form & Statistics: Olympique Lyonnais vs Fenerbahçe<\/h3>\n
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    Olympique Lyonnais<\/h4>\n

    Recent form<\/p>\n

    W<\/span>D<\/span>W<\/span>L<\/span>L<\/span><\/div>\n
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    <\/span>Wins<\/span>2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Draws<\/span>1\/5 (20%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Losses<\/span>2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

    Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n

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    3.6<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    54%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
    2.2<\/span>Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n
    1.4<\/span>Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>
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    Fenerbahçe<\/h4>\n

    Recent form<\/p>\n

    D<\/span>W<\/span>W<\/span>D<\/span>W<\/span><\/div>\n
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    <\/span>Wins<\/span>3\/5 (60%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Draws<\/span>2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Losses<\/span>0\/5 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

    Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n

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    1.6<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    40%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
    1.2<\/span>Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n
    0.4<\/span>Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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    Statistic<\/th>Olympique Lyonnais<\/th><\/th>Fenerbahçe<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
    Last 5 results<\/td>2W 1D 2L<\/td>·<\/td>3W 2D<\/td><\/tr>
    Avg goals scored<\/td>2.2<\/td>·<\/td>1.2<\/td><\/tr>
    Avg goals conceded<\/td>1.4<\/td>·<\/td>0.4<\/td><\/tr>
    Under 2.5 (last 5)<\/td>2\/5<\/td>·<\/td>5\/5<\/td><\/tr>
    H2H, last 6 meetings<\/td>4 Olympique Lyonnais · 2 Draws · 0 Fenerbahçe<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n<\/div>
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    \n Probable lineup<\/span>\n

    Lineups: Olympique Lyonnais vs Fenerbahçe<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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    Olympique Lyonnais<\/h4>
    4-3-3<\/div>

    Starters<\/p>

    1. 1<\/span> Dominik Greif<\/li>
    2. 2<\/span> Ainsley Maitland-Niles<\/li>
    3. 3<\/span> Ruben Kluivert<\/li>
    4. 4<\/span> Moussa Niakhaté<\/li>
    5. 5<\/span> Abner Vinícius<\/li>
    6. 6<\/span> Tyler Morton<\/li>
    7. 7<\/span> Tessmann<\/li>
    8. 8<\/span> Corentin Tolisso<\/li>
    9. 9<\/span> Ernest Nuamah<\/li>
    10. 10<\/span> Loïs Openda<\/li>
    11. 11<\/span> Malick Fofana<\/li><\/ol>

      Bench<\/p>

      • Mads Bidstrup<\/li>
      • Nicolas Tagliafico<\/li><\/ul>

        Absent<\/p>

        • Paul Akouokou (suspended)<\/span><\/li>
        • Mahamadou Diawara (suspended)<\/span><\/li>
        • Zachary Athekame (suspended)<\/span><\/li>
        • Duje Caleta-Car (suspended)<\/span><\/li>
        • Khalis Merah (sprained ankle)<\/span><\/li>
        • Pavel Šulc (knee injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>

          Fenerbahçe<\/h4>
          4-2-3-1<\/div>

          Starters<\/p>

          1. 1<\/span> Ederson<\/li>
          2. 2<\/span> Nélson Semedo<\/li>
          3. 3<\/span> Nathan Aké<\/li>
          4. 4<\/span> Archie Brown<\/li>
          5. 5<\/span> N'Golo Kanté<\/li>
          6. 6<\/span> Mattéo Guendouzi<\/li>
          7. 7<\/span> Mason Greenwood<\/li>
          8. 8<\/span> Talisca<\/li>
          9. 9<\/span> Kerem Aktürkoğlu<\/li>
          10. 10<\/span> Vedat Muriqi<\/li><\/ol>

            Bench<\/p>

            • Marco Asensio<\/li><\/ul>

              Absent<\/p>

              • Jayden Oosterwolde (injury)<\/span><\/li>
              • Mert Hakan Yandaş (injury)<\/span><\/li>
              • Romelu Lukaku (suspended)<\/span><\/li>
              • Milan Škriniar (injury)<\/span><\/li>
              • Barış Sungur (suspended)<\/span><\/li>
              • Youssef En-Nesyri (suspended)<\/span><\/li>
              • Abdou Aziz Fall (suspended)<\/span><\/li>
              • Dominik Livakovic (suspended)<\/span><\/li>
              • Çağlar Söyüncü (injury)<\/span><\/li>
              • Dorgeles Nene (suspended)<\/span><\/li>
              • Diego Carlos (injury)<\/span><\/li>
              • Anthony Musaba (injury)<\/span><\/li>
              • Mert Günok (injury)<\/span><\/li>
              • Sofyan Amrabat (injury)<\/span><\/li>
              • Rodrigo Becão (injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

                Medium confidence<\/p>\n<\/div>

                A 4-3-3 against a 4-2-3-1 sets up a fascinating midfield battle in this Champions League play-off second leg. Corentin Tolisso<\/strong> will need to impose himself centrally for Lyon, while Kanté and Guendouzi form a disciplined double pivot designed to absorb pressure and launch Fenerbahçe on the counter.<\/p>

                Lyon's front three carries genuine pace and creativity, with Loïs Openda<\/strong> spearheading the attack against a Fenerbahçe backline that will look to stay compact and protect what was established in the first leg. Both lineups mirror those from the opening encounter, suggesting tactical continuity rather than surprise from either bench.<\/p>

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                Olympique Lyonnais vs Fenerbahçe: Head-to-Head<\/h3>\n
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                \n Olympique Lyonnais 67 %<\/strong><\/span>\n Draws 33 %<\/strong><\/span>\n Fenerbahçe 0 %<\/strong><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

                Average statistics (recent meetings)<\/p>\n

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                2.8<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
                67%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
                1.5<\/span>Home goals<\/span><\/div>\n
                1.3<\/span>Away goals<\/span><\/div>\n
                50%<\/span>Over 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n
                50%<\/span>Under 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

                How to Watch Olympique Lyonnais vs Fenerbahçe Match?<\/h2>

                What time is Olympique Lyonnais vs Fenerbahçe?<\/h3>

                This Champions League Play-off second leg kicks off at the Groupama Stadium on 26 August 2026 at 20:00.<\/p>

                Where is Olympique Lyonnais vs Fenerbahçe being played?<\/h3>

                This match will be played at the Groupama Stadium<\/strong> in Lyon, France.<\/p>

                How Can I Watch Olympique Lyonnais vs Fenerbahçe on TV and Live Stream?<\/h2>

                Fans can watch this Champions League clash live on selected UEFA broadcast partners across various regions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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