Prediction Olympique Lyonnais vs Strasbourg 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the Ligue 1 on 26/10/2025

Match context and recent form

Olympique Lyonnais welcome Strasbourg to the Groupama Stadium on 26/10/2025 in what promises to be an entertaining Ligue 1 clash. Lyon arrive off the back of mixed results but with notable momentum after a tidy 2-0 Europa League victory over Basel three days earlier, a performance that saw Corentin Tolisso singled out as their best performer. That win followed a couple of league setbacks, but overall Lyon have collected five wins and three losses in eight matches this season, sitting fifth in the table with 15 points. Their home numbers are appealing defensively — only two goals conceded at home and five clean sheets recorded — yet their attack has been modest with six home goals so far.

Strasbourg, sitting slightly higher in the standings in third with 16 points from eight matches, are riding a spirited run of attacking form. They’ve scored 17 goals in the league this term, producing high-scoring spectacles like the 3-3 draw with Paris Saint Germain and a thumping 5-0 win over Angers. The visitors carry goal threat in abundance, with nine goals scored away and a tendency for open games reflected in an over-2.5 rate above 60 percent across their fixtures.

Tactical matchup and trends to watch

This fixture shapes as a classic contrast: Lyon’s relatively organized home defence versus Strasbourg’s free-scoring offense. Lyon’s averages show they generate plenty of shots — more than 14 per game — and create dangerous attacks at a high rate, but their conversion has been inconsistent. Strasbourg compensate with clinical finishing and a willingness to commit players forward; their shots on target numbers are impressive and they have demonstrated resilience, as highlighted by their draw away at PSG where Joaquín Panichelli starred.

Both teams’ recent results and broader statistics point toward an open affair. Strasbourg’s fixtures have often produced goals at both ends, and while Lyon can hold tight at home, their earlier league results suggest vulnerability when facing high-tempo attacks. The head-to-head earlier this year delivered a 4-2 win for Strasbourg, a reminder that this matchup has the potential to turn high-scoring quickly.

Prediction and betting tip

Expect an entertaining contest with chances at both ends. Lyon’s home advantage and slightly shorter odds make them the favorite on paper, but Strasbourg’s attacking rhythm and history against Lyon suggest goals are the safer play. Given the frequency of both teams finding the net in recent games, the best lean is toward a goals-based market rather than a straight 1X2 pick.

Betting suggestion: Both Teams to Score — Yes. This selection aligns with Strasbourg’s high scoring pattern, Lyon’s occasional defensive lapses in league play, and the head-to-head precedent of an open, goal-filled match.