CSKA Moscow and Lyon set for a close encounter
On Thursday evening, CKSA Moscow hosts Lyon in the last 16 first leg of the Europa League.
CSKA have experienced a mixed campaign at home and abroad this season. The Russian outfit dropped out of the Champions League into the last 32 of this competition, where they progressed past Crvena Zvezda 1-0 on aggregate.
However, their results in the Europa League have not been great in recent years, as they have won just two of their last seven Europa League games. Their recent games in Europe’s secondary competition have been low scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in eight of their last nine games.
CSKA’s recent home record in the Europa League is a mixed one, as they have won just one of their last four games on home soil in this competition. However, on the upside, they have won ten of their last 13 home games in the Europa League.
Lyon are enjoying a strong season in Ligue One and in the Europa League. However, OL’s recent form in all competitions has been poor, as they have won just once in five games.
The visitor’s recent record in the Europa League is impressive, as Bruno Genesio’s side have won five of their last six games in this competition, including winning both legs in the last 32 against Spanish side Villarreal. The French side have lost just one of their last nine games in this competition, proving they are a tough team to beat.
Lyon’s recent away record in this competition is a mixed one, as they have won three, lost three and drawn one of their last seven games on the road in the Europa League.
This tie could be will a very tight one. Forebet predicts that this clash will finish all square, which would leave the tie well balanced for the second leg.
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