The Besiktas vs Lyon match will be played on Thursday, April 20, at the Vodafone Arena, Istanbul. This is the second leg of Europa League quarterfinal stage. Lyon won the first leg played in France by 2-1.

STATS

• Lyon interrupted Besiktas' 11 matches undefeated streak in all competitions. In 5 out of the last 6 Besiktas matches, we saw over 2.5 goals.
• Lyon is not in a particularly good form - they lost 3 out of their last 6 games. In their last 3 matches, we saw over 2.5 goals.

HEAD TO HEAD

This will be their second head to head match. In the first match played last week Lyon celebrated 2-1 victory.

Head to head matches: Besiktas JK - Olympique Lyon

13.04.2017

UEFA

Olympique Lyon

Besiktas JK

2:1

BESIKTAS NEWS

If somebody could offer Besiktas the 2-1 loss in the first leg, they would probably take that offer. However, the Turkish team led by 1-0 until the 83rd minute of the match, but they conceded two goals in only two minutes! Those 90 seconds completely changed the clash, and we will now witness an entirely different ball game in the rematch. Besiktas will have to attack from the first minute of the game, and they mustn't let Lyon stun them like they did in France last week. On the other hand, Besiktas is probably primarily focused on the Turkish Super League, where they are the current leaders, with 5 points advantage over Istanbul. They are the reigning champions as well, and if they defend the throne, that will be the first time since the early nineties that Besiktas won back-to-back titles in Turkey.

Latest matches: Besiktas JK

13.04.2017	UEFA	Olympique Lyon	Besiktas JK	2:1	L
08.04.2017	Supe	Trabzonspor	Besiktas JK	3:4	W
02.04.2017	Supe	Besiktas JK	Genclerbirligi	3:0	W
25.03.2017	Club	Besiktas JK	AFC Astra Giurgiu	1:3	L
19.03.2017	Supe	Antalyaspor	Besiktas JK	0:0	D

LYON NEWS

Lyon is also primarily focused on their domestic league. They are currently 4th, with two points advantage over Bordeaux and a game in hand. Only 4th place in the league can lead them to Europa League in the upcoming season. Their victory against Besiktas in the first leg came as a surprise since Lyon was defeated at home against Lorient by 4-1 before the game against the Turkish club. On the other hand, Lyon performs much better in Europa League this season, and they certainly feel they have a chance to qualify for the semifinals.

Latest matches: Olympique Lyon

13.04.2017	UEFA	Olympique Lyon	Besiktas JK	2:1	W
08.04.2017	Ligu	Olympique Lyon	FC Lorient	1:4	L
05.04.2017	Ligu	FC Metz	Olympique Lyon	0:3	W
02.04.2017	Ligu	Stade Rennes	Olympique Lyon	1:1	D
19.03.2017	Ligu	Paris St Germain	Olympique Lyon	2:1	L

SUMMING UP!

Besiktas will be orientated on attack primarily, while Lyon will wait for the chance to counter them. One goal might decide the outcome of the upcoming game.