The final round of UEFA Champions League qualifying gets underway Tuesday afternoon with a high-profile matchup as Fenerbahçe host Lyon in the first leg of their playoff at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium in Istanbul. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET, with a spot in the Champions League league phase on the line.
Fenerbahçe enters the playoff after an impressive run through qualifying, most recently eliminating Sturm Graz 3-0 on aggregate. The Turkish side won both legs without conceding, with Talisca and Mason Greenwood scoring in the 2-0 home victory before Talisca converted the only goal of the return leg. Talisca has now scored in all four of Fenerbahçe’s Champions League qualifiers this season.
Lyon took a more dramatic route to the playoff. After losing the opening leg of its third-round qualifier against Sparta Prague, the French side responded with a 3-0 victory at home to advance. Ernest Nuamah, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Tyler Morton found the back of the net in the decisive second leg, setting up a showdown with Fenerbahçe.
These clubs last met during the 2024-25 Europa League, playing to a scoreless draw in Istanbul. Lyon has historically had the upper hand in the matchup, winning each of the four previous Champions League meetings between the clubs, but Fenerbahçe enters Tuesday’s first leg unbeaten in its last six home Champions League qualifiers.
Fenerbahçe vs. Lyon Odds Today
Fenerbahçe is the home favorite on the 3-way moneyline at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook:
- Fenerbahçe (-105)
- Draw (+250)
- Lyon (+260)
Betting Splits at Hard Rock Bet
Early action at Hard Rock Bet is leaning toward the Turkish side:
- Fenerbahçe is the choice on 64.5% of the tickets, and those bets also make up a market-leading 76.6% of the total handle.
- Lyon has received 32% of the bets while drawing just 21.1% of all money wagered.
- The draw has seen limited action with 3.5% of all wagers, taking in a 2.3% share of the handle.
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props
- Talisca – Over 0.5 Shots on Target
- Mason Greenwood – Over 0.5 Shots on Target
- Mason Greenwood – Anytime Goalscorer
- Loïs Openda – Over 0.5 Shots on Target
- Talisca – Anytime Goalscorer
Fenerbahçe vs. Lyon Match Info
- 📍 Location: Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, Istanbul, Turkey
- 📅 Date: Tuesday, August 18
- ⏰ Start Time: 3 p.m. ET
- 📺 Where to Watch: Paramount+
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