Lyon are in cracking form after some great performances in the qualifying rounds of the Champions League and also in the Ligue 1, where they have got 4 wins and 1 draw, which will surely do wonders for their confidence heading into this game. On the other hand Fiorentina have been bit of a mixed bag, where they have won 2 games and drawn 1, but they have been playing really poorly. The goals have been only 1 per match, and this shows how badly they are struggling up front. Adrian Mutu will miss this match and all the pressure will fall on Gilardino to do the business, which is too much to ask for one man. Lyon on the other hand are banking on the form of new sensational striker along with the support attacking line of Gomis and Bastos to give them the goals tonight against the struggling Italians. The midfield is where the battle should be won for Lyon with Kallstrom, Toulalon and Pranjic able to hold their own against some of the best in the world. Lyon to take the 3 points in their opening group match.