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Fenerbahce vs Lyon: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | 18 August 2026

Fenerbahce host Lyon in Istanbul for the first leg of their Champions League playoff, with both clubs one tie away from the league phase.

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Levski Sofia host AEK Athens in the first leg of their Champions League playoff, with the Bulgarian champions unbeaten in 17 matches.

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Academico de Viseu host Santa Clara after both teams opened their Primeira Liga campaigns with 2-2 draws.

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In-form Excelsior host defending champions PSV Eindhoven at Stadion Woudestein in an intriguing Eredivisie gameweek-two contest.

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Notts County return to League One against Leicester City, who begin life in the third tier after consecutive relegations.

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Bolton Wanderers mark their return to the Championship against Preston North End at Toughsheet Stadium on 15 August 2026.

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Wolves begin life back in the Championship against Blackburn Rovers at Molineux, with the promotion favourites aiming to make an immediate statement.

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Hearts host Benfica at Tynecastle on 13 August 2026 needing a near-impossible turnaround after losing the first leg 6-1 in Lisbon.

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Rangers welcome Jagiellonia Bialystok to Ibrox on 13 August 2026 needing to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit in Europa League qualifying.

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Omonia host Lincoln Red Imps in Nicosia with their Europa League qualifying tie level at 1-1 after a dramatic first leg in Gibraltar.