FCSB vs Lyon Prediction and Tips | 06/03/2025

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The UEFA Europa League Round of 16 action will kick off on Thursday as Steaua Bucharest take on Lyon in the round of 16 at National Arena, Romania. Read on to find our preview, head-to-head, key stats, and predictions for this intriguing encounter.

FCSB vs Lyon Preview

Despite the red card, Steaua Bucharest (FCSB) were solid with ten men in their last outing as they held FC Rapid to a goalless draw in their domestic league match. As a result of their resilience and rapid improvement, they are currently undefeated in their past eight games across all competitions. FCSB, however, will take on Lyon on Thursday for the first leg of their Europa League Round of 16 clash.

Lyon suffered a 3-2 loss at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain in their previous league match but made up for the loss with a 2-1 victory against Brest in their most recent outing. Paulo Fonseca’s side may have struggled in their last two games in the European competition, but are optimistic they will secure a win in the upcoming game in Romania.

FCSB vs Lyon Head-To-Head and Key Stats

Head-T0-Head:

FCSB are winless in their last four games against Lyon in the European competition. They lost back-to-back to Lyon in their last two H2H meetings in the 2007/2008 UEFA Champions League fixture.

Key Stats:

The last four encounters between the sides recorded over 1.5 goals.
FCSB suffered a 5-3 defeat the last time they hosted Lyon in Romania in the UCL.
Two of their last four games ended with both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals.
FCSB are sitted in the 11th position in their league table, while Lyon are positioned in the 6th place the French Ligue 1.

FCSB vs Lyon Prediction

We predict Lyon will beat FCSB in the first leg of their Europa League round of 16 clash in Romania. FCSB may be unbeaten in their last eight games but they are no match for the French club, having suffered three defeats in their past four encounters in the Champions League. Meanwhile, both teams will be facing each other for the first time in almost seventeen years.