- Date and Time: December 12, 20:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Groupama Stadium, Lyon, France
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Lyon
Lyon have had a rocky start to the current season, losing three of their first five matches in Ligue 1 and securing only one win.
However, since September 26, Pierre Sage’s side has only lost against Beşiktaş in the Europa League once. In that match, Les Gones created many dangerous chances but failed to convert them and conceded a goal. At the same time, they have nine wins and four draws in their last 14 matches, which is a fantastic result.
The team are in seventh place in the Europa League, with a good chance of getting a guaranteed spot in the 1/8 finals.
Une semaine à deux matchs qui débute 😤👊 pic.twitter.com/qblGwKWM7S
— Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) December 9, 2024
Lyon have a potent group of attacking players, ranking among the top three in the French league for both actual and expected goals scored. Les Gones are third in terms of goals scored in the Europa League.
Alexandre Lacazette, Rayan Cherki, Malick Fofana, Georges Mikautadze, and Saïd Benrahma frequently rotate in the starting lineup. They consistently create a wealth of dangerous chances through their dribbling, great combinations, and a variety of incisive passes.
The French club have an incredibly talented midfield line that provides maximum creativity and regular ball delivery into dangerous areas.
😛 Malick Fofana au départ et @MikautadzeG à l’arrivée pour un but 𝗠𝗔-𝗚𝗡𝗜-𝗙𝗜𝗤𝗨𝗘 🔥🔴🔵#SCOOL pic.twitter.com/Gc9uNtELwf
— Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) December 9, 2024
Additionally, Lyon occasionally applies very powerful pressing and defends quite solidly, especially since the end of September.
Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt continue to be the main revelation of the current season, primarily due to the amazing work of their coach, Dino Toppmöller.
This German coach sensationally led Luxembourg’s F91 Dudelange to the Europa League group stage in the 2018-19 season, a unique case for such a modest club. Afterward, Toppmöller worked as Julian Nagelsmann’s assistant at Leipzig and Bayern Munich.
In June 2023, Toppmöller took charge of Die Adler and immediately finished sixth in the Bundesliga. The Frankfurt team did not particularly stand out last season. Still, they’re performing exceptionally well this season, ranking in the top three for expected points and second for actual points.
Ekitike’s recent league form 🔥#UEL pic.twitter.com/9xyozEhPpW
— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) December 9, 2024
Omar Marmoush and Hugo Ekitike have combined for 20 goals and 12 assists in the Bundesliga, contributing to Eintracht’s total of 33 goals. The impressive performance of the club’s forwards can be attributed to the effective organization of their positional attacks, which create optimal conditions for scoring.
Interestingly, Frankfurt can successfully beat low defensive blocks and catch opponents in counterattacks. As a result, it’s tough for other teams to choose an effective strategy to contain Eintracht’s attacking prowess.
Bet hereLyon vs Eintracht Frankfurt Prediction
- Pick: Both teams to score
- Odds: 1.44 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Lyon 2-2 Eintracht Frankfurt
This match is intriguing because both teams have been performing well offensively this season, yet they struggle defensively. Lyon are seventh in Ligue 1 in terms of goals conceded, while Eintracht are sixth in the Bundesliga in the same indicator.
This is because the defenders of both teams often make mistakes individually, which often lead to goals being conceded.
Therefore, considering each team’s attacking power and defensive problems, predicting that both sides will score in this match is a good option.
Lyon vs Eintracht Frankfurt Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Total shots on target. Omar Marmoush Over 0.5
- Odds: 1.36 (22Bet)
Omar Marmoush is in terrific form and may have many chances to score against Lyon, who are not known for their reliable defense.
Marmoush may run behind the backs of the French club’s defenders, creating significant opportunities to generate dangerous chances.
In my opinion, Omar Marmoush has a good chance of making at least one shot on target of the opponent’s goal.
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