Fenerbahçe vs Lyon predictions, Aug 18, 2026

Aug 12, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

UEFA Champions League, on Tuesday,

Fenerbahçe

Lyon

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On August 18, 2026, Fenerbahçe will host Olympique Lyon in a pivotal UEFA Champions League matchup. Fenerbahçe enters this contest in strong form, having secured victories in four of their last five matches. Their recent performances suggest a well-coordinated attack, capable of exploiting defensive weaknesses, coupled with a solid defensive line that has demonstrated resilience under pressure.

Conversely, Olympique Lyon has won three of their last five outings, showcasing their ability to compete fiercely, especially in high-stakes matches. Their tactical approach often involves a dynamic midfield that transitions quickly into attack, which could pose challenges for Fenerbahçe’s backline if they become complacent.

The bookmakers favor Fenerbahçe with odds of 1.84 for a home win, reflecting confidence in their current momentum. In contrast, Lyon’s odds stand at 3.45, indicating that they are not to be underestimated.

Our model provides a probability of 51.1% for a home win, alongside 24.6% for a draw and 24.2% for an away victory. With both teams demonstrating tactical prowess and recent form trends, this matchup promises to be competitive, offering no guaranteed outcomes for bettors.

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Fenerbahçe
48.7%		 Draw
25.8%		 Lyon
25.5%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 2.00 3.79 3.84
Best for US Customers 1.94 3.65 3.70

Latest Results

11.08.26 Sturm Graz – Fenerbahçe – 0:1
05.08.26 Fenerbahçe – Sturm Graz – 2:0
29.07.26 Górnik Zabrze – Fenerbahçe – 1:1
21.07.26 Fenerbahçe – Górnik Zabrze – 1:0
14.07.26 LASK Linz – Fenerbahçe – 1:2		 11.08.26 Olympique Lyon – AC Sparta Prague – 3:0
04.08.26 AC Sparta Prague – Olympique Lyon – 2:1
29.07.26 Real Betis – Olympique Lyon – 4:0
24.07.26 VfL Wolfsburg – Olympique Lyon – 0:2
15.07.26 Olympique Lyon – Servette FC – 2:1

Facts

  • First leg.
  • Fenerbahçe is currently enjoying a strong run with several victories in a row (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Lyon has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Fenerbahçe could have a small edge in this match.
  • In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Fenerbahçe won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 0:0. (average 0:0).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Fenerbahçe won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 0:0. (average 0:0).

    Latest Head To Head

    23.01.25 Fenerbahçe – Olympique Lyon – 0:0
    16.07.16 Fenerbahçe – Olympique Lyon – Canceled

    Standings

    Draw

    1/8-finals

    1 Borac Banja Luka Levski Sofia 0 : 4, 1 : 1
    2 ML Vitebsk Univ. Craiova 0 : 1, 1 : 4
    3 Omonia Bye
    4 Kairat Almaty Sutjeska 2 : 0, 2 : 1
    8 Bye AEK Athens
    9 Celtic Bye
    16 Bye LASK
    17 Thun Bye
    18 Bye Din. Zagreb
    19 Klaksvik Bissen 2 : 1, 2 : 1
    20 Kauno Zalgiris Drita 3 : 2, 1 : 1
    24 Bye Viking
    25 Mjallby Bye
    26 Lincoln Red Imps Inter Escaldes 1 : 1, 3 : 1
    27 Flora Iberia 1999 2 : 2, 2 : 3
    28 Bye Slovan Bratislava
    29 Ararat-Armenia Riga FC 2 : 3, 2 : 0
    30 Floriana Shamrock Rovers 1 : 5, 2 : 0
    31 Petrocub Egnatia 1 : 6, 1 : 1
    32 Bye Celje
    33 Vikingur Reykjavik Gyor 2 : 2, 1 : 0
    34 Bye H. Beer Sheva
    35 Tre Fiori Larne 1 : 2, 0 : 1
    36 Bye Crvena zvezda
    37 Aarhus Bye
    38 Bye Lech Poznan
    39 Sabah Baku TNS 2 : 1, 2 : 0
    40 Vardar KuPS 3 : 2, 0 : 2
    41 Fenerbahce Bye
    42 Bye Gornik Zabrze
    43 Sturm Graz Bye
    44 Bye Hearts
    45 Sparta Prague Bye
    48 Bye Lyon
    49 Olympiacos Piraeus Bye
    52 Bye Nijmegen
    53 Royale Union SG Bye
    56 Bye Bodo/Glimt

    Quarter-finals

    1 Levski Sofia Univ. Craiova 2 : 2, 1 : 0
    2 Omonia Kairat Almaty 0 : 2, 1 : 0
    4 Bye AEK Athens
    5 Celtic Bye
    8 Bye LASK
    9 Thun Din. Zagreb 2 : 3, 1 : 1
    10 Klaksvik Kauno Zalgiris 0 : 1, 0 : 0
    12 Bye Viking
    13 Mjallby Lincoln Red Imps 0 : 0, 3 : 0
    14 Iberia 1999 Slovan Bratislava 1 : 1, 0 : 2
    15 Ararat-Armenia Shamrock Rovers 1 : 2, 2 : 0
    16 Egnatia Celje 2 : 3, 3 : 3
    17 Vikingur Reykjavik H. Beer Sheva 0 : 2, 2 : 1
    18 Larne Crvena zvezda 0 : 5, 0 : 4
    19 Aarhus Lech Poznan 5 : 1, 1 : 4
    20 Sabah Baku KuPS 2 : 0, 1 : 0
    21 Fenerbahce Gornik Zabrze 1 : 1, 1 : 0
    22 Sturm Graz Hearts 2 : 0, 4 : 0
    23 Sparta Prague Bye
    24 Bye Lyon
    25 Olympiacos Piraeus Bye
    26 Bye Nijmegen
    27 Royale Union SG Bye
    28 Bye Bodo/Glimt

    Semi-finals

    1 Levski Sofia Kairat Almaty 1 : 0, 1 : 0
    2 Bye AEK Athens
    3 Celtic Bye
    4 Bye LASK
    5 Din. Zagreb Kauno Zalgiris 2 : 1, 5 : 0
    6 Bye Viking
    7 Mjallby Slovan Bratislava 0 : 2, 1 : 2
    8 Ararat-Armenia Celje 0 : 2, 2 : 1
    9 H. Beer Sheva Crvena zvezda 2 : 0, 1 : 0
    10 Aarhus Sabah Baku 0 : 4, 2 : 1
    11 Fenerbahce Sturm Graz 1 : 0, 2 : 0
    12 Sparta Prague Lyon 0 : 3, 2 : 1
    13 Olympiacos Piraeus Nijmegen 1 : 2, 0 : 0
    14 Royale Union SG Bodo/Glimt 2 : 3, 3 : 3

    Final

    1 Levski Sofia AEK Athens
    2 Celtic LASK
    3 Din. Zagreb Viking
    4 Slovan Bratislava Celje
    5 H. Beer Sheva Sabah Baku
    6 Fenerbahce Lyon
    7 Nijmegen Bodo/Glimt

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