GOAL MACHINE MIKAUTADZE ATTACKS STRASBOURG FORTRESS: WHICH RECORD WILL FALL?
Strasbourg – Lyon
March 28th, 2025
The historic rivalry between Strasbourg and Lyon ignites again in their 96th Ligue 1 encounter. The home team certainly doesn't want to enter the unflattering statistics as the first club to lose to OL 50 times in the French top flight.
Lyon boasts an impressive goal-scoring record against Strasbourg. Les Gones have scored in each of their last 28 mutual duels, which is the third-longest streak by one club against a specific opponent in Ligue 1 history.
However, Strasbourg is currently in excellent form. They've won 9 of their last 12 league matches, while in the first 14 rounds they recorded only three wins. If they remain unbeaten now, they'll achieve a seven-match unbeaten streak, which is a rarity for them this century.
Lyon has won their last three league duels, and if they succeed again, they'll reach four consecutive wins, which they last accomplished at the end of last season.
The duel offers a clash of offensive power versus defensive impregnability. Strasbourg has conceded only six goals since December 2024, the best record among all teams from the five major European leagues. Lyon, on the other hand, has scored in eleven consecutive away matches.
The home team will rely on Guéla Doué, who excels in breaking through the opponent's defense with his passes, and Emanuel Emegha with the highest xG in Ligue 1 in 2025.
On Lyon's side, Georges Mikautadze is currently the hottest player. In the last match, he became the first player since 2022 to directly contribute to three goals as a substitute. In the last two matches, he was involved in six goals for his team.
We thank OPTA for providing the statistical data.
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