Fenerbahçe SK and Olympique Lyonnais have been drawn to face each other in the Champions League qualifiers in Play–off. The winner of the two-legged tie will advance to League phase of the Champions League. The loser of the tie will play in the League phase of the Europa League.
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Matches 2026/27
| 18.08.2026 | Fenerbahçe SK | 1:1 | Olympique Lyonnais | 2026/27 | Champions League | Qualifications - Play-off | ||
| 26.08.2026 | Olympique Lyonnais | 54% | 23% | 23% | Fenerbahçe SK | 2026/27 | Champions League | Qualifications - Play-off |
The percentages are calculated based on the difference in team strength according to our own rating system. The model converts this difference into the probability of either team winning, while the probability of a draw depends on how evenly matched the teams are — the smaller the gap in strength, the higher the chance of a draw.
An upcoming fixture is scheduled for 26.08.2026 as Olympique Lyonnais go head-to-head with Fenerbahçe SK. Our rating model gives Olympique Lyonnais a 54% chance of securing victory, while Fenerbahçe SK hold a 23% probability. The last meeting between Fenerbahçe SK and Olympique Lyonnais took place on 18.08.2026 and finished with a 1:1 scoreline. Fenerbahçe SK have posted a recent record of 3 victories, 1 draw, and 1 defeat from their last five games. Over the previous five fixtures, Olympique Lyonnais picked up 2 wins, settled for 1 draw, and suffered 2 losses. Fenerbahçe SK carry an Elo rating of 1611 points, with Olympique Lyonnais currently rated at 1698.
Ranking position (UEFA)
| Club | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 |
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Olympique Lyonnais | 21.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 22.750 | 22.000 | 65.750 |
| 42 |
|
Fenerbahçe SK | 5.000 | 17.000 | 14.000 | 11.250 | 10.500 | 57.750 |
Form in recent games
| Fenerbahçe SK | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 4:2 | Konyaspor | Süper Lig | |
| 18.08.2026 | 🏠 | draw 1:1 | Olympique Lyonnais | Champions League | |
| 15.08.2026 | 🚌 | loss 1:2 | Genclerbirligi Ankara | Süper Lig | |
| 11.08.2026 | 🚌 | win 1:0 | Sturm Graz | Champions League | |
| 05.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 2:0 | Sturm Graz | Champions League | |
| Olympique Lyonnais | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.08.2026 | 🚌 | win 2:0 | Toulouse FC | Ligue 1 | |
| 18.08.2026 | 🚌 | draw 1:1 | Fenerbahçe SK | Champions League | |
| 11.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 3:0 | Sparta Prague | Champions League | |
| 04.08.2026 | 🚌 | loss 1:2 | Sparta Prague | Champions League | |
| 17.05.2026 | 🏠 | loss 0:4 | RC Lens | Ligue 1 | |
Match history Fenerbahçe SK - Olympique Lyonnais
| 23.01.2025 | Fenerbahçe SK | 0:0 | Olympique Lyonnais | 2024/25 | Europa League | Group stage | ||
Elo ranking
| Club | Elo | Last changes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 |
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Olympique Lyonnais | 1698 |
22.08.2026 2:0 vs Toulouse FC Ligue 1 +9.47 |
18.08.2026 1:1 vs Fenerbahçe SK Champions League Qualifications - Play-off -0.92 |
11.08.2026 3:0 vs Sparta Prague Champions League Qualifications - Round 3 +9.05 |
04.08.2026 1:2 vs Sparta Prague Champions League Qualifications - Round 3 -27.35 |
17.05.2026 0:4 vs RC Lens Ligue 1 -14.65 |
10.05.2026 1:2 vs Toulouse FC Ligue 1 -12.12 |
03.05.2026 4:2 vs Stade Rennais FC Ligue 1 +6.87 |
25.04.2026 3:2 vs AJ Auxerre Ligue 1 +3.92 |
19.04.2026 2:1 vs Paris Saint-Germain Ligue 1 +17.17 |
12.04.2026 2:0 vs FC Lorient Ligue 1 +5.73 |
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| 71 |
|
Fenerbahçe SK | 1611 |
22.08.2026 4:2 vs Konyaspor Süper Lig +2.36 |
18.08.2026 1:1 vs Olympique Lyonnais Champions League Qualifications - Play-off +0.92 |
15.08.2026 1:2 vs Genclerbirligi Ankara Süper Lig -17.94 |
11.08.2026 1:0 vs Sturm Graz Champions League Qualifications - Round 3 +16.48 |
05.08.2026 2:0 vs Sturm Graz Champions League Qualifications - Round 3 +11.04 |
29.07.2026 1:1 vs Górnik Zabrze Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 -5.48 |
21.07.2026 1:0 vs Górnik Zabrze Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 +5.83 |
17.05.2026 3:3 vs Eyüpspor Süper Lig -8.54 |
09.05.2026 3:0 vs Konyaspor Süper Lig +5.13 |
02.05.2026 3:1 vs İstanbul Başakşehir Süper Lig +4.01 |
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Featured matches Fenerbahçe SK - Olympique Lyonnais
Fenerbahçe SK - Olympique Lyonnais, 18.08.2026
The first leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off round between Fenerbahçe SK and Olympique Lyonnais on 18 August 2026 at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium in Istanbul ended in a 1–1 draw. The visitors took the lead in the 40th minute when Loïs Openda headed in from close range after an assist from Corentin Tolisso.
The hosts responded at the start of the second half. In the 47th minute, Mason Greenwood equalised with a precise left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, assisted by Kerem Aktürkoğlu. In the second period, both teams had their chances, but neither managed to score a winning goal. Approximately 47,000 spectators witnessed a closely contested match.
The 1–1 result means the return leg in Lyon will decide qualification for the league phase. The French side delivered a solid away performance, while the Turkish team will need to improve their attacking efficiency to advance.
Matches Türkiye - France
| 09.12.2025 | AS Monaco | 1:0 | Galatasaray SK | 2025/26 | Champions League | League phase | |||
| 02.10.2025 | Fenerbahçe SK | 2:1 | OGC Nice | 2025/26 | Europa League | League phase | |||
| 24.10.2024 | Olympique Lyonnais | 0:1 | Beşiktaş JK | 2024/25 | Europa League | Group stage | |||
| 13.08.2024 | Fenerbahçe SK | 1:1 | LOSC Lille | 2024/25 | Champions League | Qualifications - Round 3 | |||
| 06.08.2024 | LOSC Lille | 2:1 | Fenerbahçe SK | 2024/25 | Champions League | Qualifications - Round 3 | |||
Match history is still being compiled and expanded.
FAQ
The next match between Olympique Lyonnais and Fenerbahçe SK will take place on 26.08.2026.
On 18.08.2026, the match Fenerbahçe SK vs Olympique Lyonnais took place, ending with a score of 1:1.