Race for Top 3

In the first leg at Groupama Stadium, both Lyon and Strasbourg gave fans a thrilling, thrilling match with a thrilling score chase. Strasbourg even led by 3 goals, but in just 15 minutes in the middle of the second half, Lyon proved their class by scoring 4 goals in a row to end the match with a 4-3 victory.

It is no coincidence that Strasbourg is in 7th place in the rankings with 43 points, only 4 points behind the Top 4. Strasbourg's home form this season is extremely impressive, in 12 matches they have won 7, drawn 4 and lost only 1. Attack is Strasbourg's strong point this season. After 26 rounds, this team has scored 41 goals. This is the 6th best attack in Ligue 1. Striker Emanuel Emegha has made outstanding contributions with 11 goals and 2 assists in all competitions. Star Andrey Santos, on loan from Chelsea, has also made impressive contributions with 9 goals and 3 assists. This is the foundation for Strasbourg's success, and will certainly give them confidence when entering the important match with Lyon.

Under the guidance of coach Liam Rosenior, Strasbourg often take a pragmatic but effective approach to games. Rosenior's tactical flexibility has helped the team adapt to a variety of opponents and situations, making them a very annoying obstacle in Ligue 1.

Going into this return match, Lyon's luggage is also extremely impressive, coach Paulo Fonseca and his team have won all 5 recent matches in all competitions. In Ligue 1, in the last 7 matches, Lyon only received 1 loss against French giant Paris Sanit-Germain. This impressive streak has helped them climb to 5th place in the rankings with 45 points and enter the quarter-finals of the Europa League. Although Lyon's away form is not as strong as their home form, Lyon still won 3 recent matches. Under new coach Paulo Fonseca, Lyon is returning to an attractive, effective and strongly resurgent attacking style.

In terms of form, strength and class, Strasbourg also appears to be slightly inferior to the away team, as Lyon possesses many stars in high form such as Matic, Tolisso or Niakhate... The most notable player on Strasbourg's side is striker Emanuel Emagha, who is in the Top 5 Ligue 1 top scorers with 11 goals, but Lyon also has a formidable striker right behind him, Alexandre Lacazette - who has scored 10 goals this season.

With high form, great motivation and a more even squad, Lyon is rated higher in this trip. If they win, Lyon has the opportunity to enter the Top 3. However, Strasbourg is not an easy opponent to bully at home.

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