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| Lyon vs Manchester United | Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 20:00 GMT+1 |
| Lyon odds | 2.53 |
| Manchester United odds | 2.75 |
| Draw | 3.40 |
| Over\Under | Total 2.5: 1.86/1.94 |
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It’s been a competitive season in the Europa League for Ligue 1 side Lyon. They’ll have aspirations of winning the competition, as it could signal their best route back into the CL.
The home club finished sixth in the League Phase and eased through to this stage following a dominant 7-1 aggregate win over FCSB in the round of 16.
Lyon have been consistent in home matches throughout this term, winning 64% of their fixtures. They’ve also reached a respectable xG of 1.70 per game and have netted an average of 2.14 goals per 90.
However, their defensive record would be a concern after allowing an xGA of 1.55 per match and conceding an average of 1.29.
Lyon predicted lineup vs Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Perri; Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Vinicius; Matic, Veretout; Mikautadze, Cherki, Tolisso; Lacazette.
| Key Players to Watch | Georges Mikautadze |
| Team Strengths | Equality in the final third of the field |
| Team Weaknesses | Defensively vulnerable, especially in high-press turnovers |
| Injuries and Suspensions | Ernest Nuamah (Knee), Orel Mangala (Knee), Malick Fofana (Knee), Duje Caleta-Car (Other) |
Manchester United have arguably saved their best performances of the season for the Europa League this term. Ruben Amorim’s side were excellent in the previous round, securing their place in this stage after a dominant 4-1 home win over Real Sociedad.
However, victories on the road have been challenging for Man United so far. They’ve only won 27% of their fixtures.
The Premier League club have kept clean sheets in 33% of their away matches. Finding the net has been a continued concern after accumulating around 1.07 goals per game from an average xG of 1.48.
Manchester United predicted lineup vs Lyon (3-4-2-1): Onana; Yoro, Maguire, Mazraoui; Dalot, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dorgu; Fernandes, Mount; Zirkzee.
| Key Players to Watch | Bruno Fernandes |
| Team Strengths | Have looked more defensively solid in recent weeks |
| Team Weaknesses | Struggled to create and convert chances throughout the season |
| Injuries and Suspensions | Ayden Heaven (Ankle), Amad Diallo (Ankle), Jonny Evans (Back), Lisandro Martinez (Knee) |
Before making a prediction for Lyon vs Manchester United, it could be worth noting that the visitors have been unbeaten in the last four meetings between these sides. They’ve come from behind in both of their previous trips to Groupama Stadium, securing a 2-2 draw in September 2004 and a 1-1 tie in February 2008.
Creating and converting chances have been major issues for Manchester throughout this season. They’ve underperformed in terms of their xG in their last two encounters.
However, Bruno Fernandes is a shining light in the Europa League, netting a hat-trick in the 4-1 win over Real Sociedad in the previous round. The Portuguese star will once again be the most important player on the field for the visitors.
Fernandes scored eight goals from an xG of 9.24, accumulated an xA of 8.31, and contributed nine assists for United in 2024-25.
The guests have been at their best in the Europa League this season when playing on the counter-attack.
They had less possession in their away draw against Sociedad in the previous round. A similar approach is anticipated in France this Thursday. Lyon have dominated the ball in their local matches this season, averaging 57% of the possession in front of their fans.
However, it’s worth noting that they’ve failed to keep a clean sheet in 14% of their fixtures. We can see Manchester United having great success in the counter-attack this week.
Bet hereThe visitors boast a reliable record against Lyon, and recent performances offer hope that they could end the 2024-25 campaign on a high note.
Converting chances remains their biggest issue. They have, however, looked more defensively solid in recent weeks after restricting opponents to xGs of under one in their last three games.
Their counter-attacking strength could come into play in Lyon this week, meaning the narrow preference is for Manchester to seize their first-leg advantage.
This season, Man United fixtures have been low-scoring affairs. Only 53% of their away games have seen over 2.5 goals, with 13% seeing over 3.5.
Lyon meetings have been higher-scoring spectacles, but they only boast a conversion rate of 17% at home. Therefore, under 2.5 match goals makes the most sense when making Thursday’s football prediction.
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