Fenerbahce vs Lyon Preview

Fenerbahce host Lyon at Ulker Stadyumu on Tuesday, 18th August 2026, in the Champions League, with both sides fresh off contrasting results just days earlier.

Fenerbahce’s form has been excellent throughout their qualifying campaign. Their most recent outing was a 1-0 away win over Sturm Graz. Prior to that, they beat Sturm Graz 2-0 at home in the first leg. Before that, they drew 1-1 away at Gornik Zabrze. Earlier in this run, Fenerbahce beat Gornik Zabrze 1-0 at home, and their sequence began with a 2-1 away win over LASK. Across these five matches, Fenerbahce have won four and drawn just once, remaining unbeaten heading into this fixture.

Lyon’s form has been far more turbulent. Their most recent outing was a 3-0 home win over Sparta Prague. Prior to that, they were beaten 2-1 away at Sparta Prague in the first meeting of that tie. Before that, they were thrashed 4-0 away at Betis. Earlier in this run, Lyon won 2-0 away at Wolfsburg, and their sequence began with a 2-0 home defeat to Slavia Prague. Overall, Lyon have won two and lost three across their last five, though a bounce-back win over Sparta Prague gives them something to build on.

The head-to-head record favours Lyon, who have won three of the last five meetings, with one draw and no wins for Fenerbahce. Most recently, the two sides drew 0-0 at Ulker Stadyumu. In the previous encounter, Lyon won 4-2 at home. Despite that historical edge for the French side, Fenerbahce’s outstanding recent form gives them real confidence heading into this latest meeting.

Fenerbahce’s home form has been a cornerstone of their qualifying run, with consecutive wins over Sturm Graz either side of a draw at Gornik Zabrze, and their attacking output has remained consistent throughout. Lyon, by contrast, have shown they can be vulnerable defensively, conceding four at Betis, though their comfortable win over Sparta Prague suggests they can also be ruthless when their attacking players click. That contrast in defensive solidity could shape the outcome at Ulker Stadyumu.

Both sides go into this fixture with plenty of firepower, with Fenerbahce boasting Talisca, Asensio and Kante among their ranks, while Lyon will look to Fofana and Openda to provide a cutting edge. With Fenerbahce unbeaten in their last five and Lyon still searching for defensive consistency, the hosts will fancy their chances of continuing their fine run on home soil.

In Turkey, the match is available to stream via TRT 1. In Indonesia, coverage is available on beIN Sports Connect Indonesia.

Possible Lineups

Fenerbahce (4-2-3-1) Gunok, Semedo, Skriniar, Ake, Brown, Guendouzi, Kante, Greenwood, Talisca, Asensio, Akturkoglu

Lyon Greif, Maitland-Niles, Kluivert, Niakhate, Abner Vinicius, Tessmann, Morton, Nuamah, Tolisso, Fofana, Openda

Fenerbahce Form

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
✅	Sturm Graz	0-1	Fenerbahce	CL	11.08.26
✅	Fenerbahce	2-0	Sturm Graz	CL	05.08.26
🤝	Gornik Zabrze	1-1	Fenerbahce	CL	29.07.26
✅	Fenerbahce	1-0	Gornik Zabrze	CL	21.07.26
✅	LASK	1-2	Fenerbahce	CF	14.07.26

Lyon Form

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
✅	Lyon	3-0	Sparta Prague	CL	11.08.26
❌	Sparta Prague	2-1	Lyon	CL	04.08.26
❌	Betis	4-0	Lyon	CF	29.07.26
✅	Wolfsburg	0-2	Lyon	CF	24.07.26
❌	Slavia Prague	2-0	Lyon	CF	18.07.26

Head-to-Head

Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
Fenerbahce	0-0	Lyon	EL	23.01.25
Lyon	4-2	Fenerbahce	CL	03.11.04
Fenerbahce	1-3	Lyon	CL	19.10.04
Lyon	3-1	Fenerbahce	CL	17.10.01
Fenerbahce	0-1	Lyon	CL	25.09.01

TV Listings / Streaming

Country	Channel
Turkey	TRT 1
Indonesia	beIN Sports Connect Indonesia