Olympique Lyon and VfL Wolfsburg both secured a ticket to the UWCL quarter-finals. Lyon already has the top spot in the group with 15 points out of 5 matches. Wolfsburg only has 9, so even if they win, the top spot remains for Lyon. Let’s look at the possible line-up, statistics and where you can watch Olympique Lyon vs VfL Wolfsburg. We will update the match preview on game day.
Olympique Lyon vs VfL Wolfsburg: Possible Line-ups
The possible line-ups are derived from previous match days. We take into consideration how strong the opponents are, what players are injured and of course team news before the match.
Team News Olympique Lyon
Olympique Lyon is currently the number one in their domestic competition. The team won 10 out of 11 matches so far. In the Women’s Champions League ther are also at the top of the table. Lyon won all the group stage matches so far.
What the coach has to say
Head coach Joe Montemurro spoke to the press. He said some players are still being assessed for the match against VfL Wolfsburg: “We want to maintain continuity and not take any match lightly. The objective is to finish this group stage with the maximum number of points. The squad is in good shape. We have to evaluate some players, but with such a rich group, we can also do some prevention.”
This is our prediction for the Starting IX for Olympique Lyon against VfL Wolfsburg:
- 30 Benkarth
- 12 Carpenter
- 21 Gilles
- 3 Renard
- 23 Svava
- 13 Wienke
- 10 Marozsán
- 11 Diani
- 26 Horan
- 22 Chawinga
- 6 Dumornay
Team News VfL Wolfsburg
Tommy Stroot gave a squad update before the match against Lyon: “Kristin Demann and Camilla Küver are known to be out until the winter break. Luca Papp and Lisa Schmitz will also be missing. We don’t want to take any risks there. Sarai Linder sustained a minor injury in the last few minutes in Bremen, so she won’t be able to play in Lyon either. As it is not a structural injury, she will probably be able to complete the winter training plan as normal. Sveindis Jonsdottir has also been suffering from slight knee problems since the game against Rome. That was also the main reason why she was unable to start against Werder Bremen. She is in the team, but we must keep her problems in mind.”
This means the head coach needs to rotate. Stroot will wait until the final training session: “and then decide what exactly we will do to create a good balance and deliver a stable performance. The rotation is not intended to give the game away. We can expect a great game under great conditions, even if on paper there is nothing left to play for.”
What the coach has to say
Olympique Lyon is not any team. They won the Women’s Champions League many times and are ready to reach the final once again. Stroot on the opponent: “I have huge respect for the Olympique Lyon team. OL manages to be stable every year and keep making it to the semi-finals. We know what to expect and that the opponent has a high level of individual quality. We have to accept that, but also accept it in certain phases.” Stroot continued: “We will have to invest more against the ball than in other games and defend consistently in one-on-one situations. This is all part of a process that we need to develop further.”
This is our prediction for the Starting IX for VfL Wolfsburg against Olympique Lyon:
- 1 Frohms
- 39 Linder
- 3 Dijkstra
- 25 Endemann
- 2 Wilms
- 4 Hendrich
- 8 Lattwein
- 10 Huth
- 9 Beerensteyn
- 23 Jónsdóttir
- 11 Popp
Olympique Lyon vs VfL Wolfsburg: Statistics
Olympique Lyon and VfL Wolfsburg have a Women’s Champions League history that goes back for more than ten years. Wolfsburg won the first meeting in 2013, and one in 2017 but lost all the others.
| Team Streaks | ||
 | Wins | 9 |
| No losses | 18 |
 | Without clean sheet | 4 |
| More than 2.5 goals | 8/8 |
| More than 2.5 goals | 8/9 |
| First to score | 8/9 |
| First to score | 8/10 |
| First half winner | 8/9 |
| First half winner | 8/10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch the Women’s Champions League Olympique Lyon vs VfL Wolfsburg?
You can watch the UWCL match between Olympique Lyon vs VfL Wolfsburg on DAZN and DAZN Women’s Football YouTube.
When was the last meeting between Olympique Lyon vs VfL Wolfsburg?
The last meeting was on the 17th of October 2024 in the UWCL. Lyon won by 0-2, Renard opened the score after only 8 minutes and Horan converted a penalty.
What is Olympique Lyon vs VfL Wolfsburg kick-off time?
Olympique Lyon and VfL Wolfsburg kick off at 20:00 GMT at Groupama Stadium.
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