Lyon vs Barcelona Prediction & Tips
Second round of rounds of the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 with Lyon hosting Barcelona at Groupama Stadium. The hosts coached by Bruno Genesio had closed the first phase with the second place in Group F behind the Manchester City but being the only team in the group able to not lose (1 win and 5 draws). No defeat (4 wins and 2 draws) also for the Barcelona of Ernesto Valverde who had dominated Group B, finishing 6 points ahead of Tottenham-Inter. After winning a 2-1 victory in the championship against Guingamp,Lyon will present itself to this challenge without the disqualified Fekir and with doubts Ndombele and Denayer. The Barcelona, still in command of the Liga and back from the home win against Real Valladolid for 1-0, will not have the injured Vermaelen, Cillessen and Arthur available, while Umtiti is not at his best.
Lyon have drawn the last 5 games played in the Champions League.
In the last 3 matches between Lyon and Barcelona and in 4 of the last 5, both teams have scored.
Barcelona have scored at least 2 goals against Lyon in 5 of the last 6 direct comparisons.
Lyon have conceded goals in their last 4 official games played this season.
Barcelona favorite on the field of a Lyon that in the first phase has never managed to win at home by drawing three times out of three. Aiming on Messi and his team is equivalent to guaranteeing a good quota anyway.
Lyon – Barcelona FREE TIPS
Barcelona – Win @ 1.80
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
