Will OL Stay in Reach of the Favourites?
Get ready for the second leg of this Europa League quarter-final tie as Manchester United clash with Lyon Old Trafford. It was a 2-2 draw in the first leg.
We’re betting against United and that means our prediction is the draw and Lyon which can be backed at 2.00 on the Double Chance market.
Match Preview & H2H
Manchester United lost 4-1 away to Newcastle United when they last played. This was a Premier League encounter at St James’ Park, with Alejandro Garnacho scoring for the Red Devils. United had five shots on target and 53% of possession.
Lyon approach this fixture after winning 3-1 when visiting AJ Auxerre in the French Ligue 1. Paulo Fonseca’s team enjoyed 59% possession and had eight shots on goal at Stade de l’Abbe-Deschamps, with Georges Mikautadze, Rayan Cherki and Alexandre Lacazette on the scoresheet.
United and Lyon played out a 2-2 draw in the first leg, with the possession stakes ending 50/50 and the shots on target 5-5. Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee scored for United, while Thiago Almada and Rayan Cherki found the net for Lyon.Manchester United – Last 10 League Games
3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 13.1 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal. United have had 50.3% possession, 449.1 passes and 5.2 corners per match. On average, Ruben Amorim’s side have conceded 1.3 goals from 12.2 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.4 corners.
Top goalscorer Bruno Fernandes has found the net 3 times, Alejandro Garnacho 2, with Rasmus Hoejlund and two other players on 1. Bruno Fernandes has the most assists with 3, while goalkeeper Andre Onana has 3 clean sheets.Lyon – Last 10 League Games
Lyon have won 7 and lost 3, averaging 6.6 shots on goal, 12.0 attempts and 2.7 goals. OL average 57.0% possession, 543.9 passes, 3.7 corners taken and 5.0 corners against them, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 13.5 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal.
Alexandre Lacazette has scored 7, followed by Rayan Cherki, Georges Mikautadze and Corentin Tolisso with 5 goals apiece. Rayan Cherki has managed 6 assists in the last 10 games, while Lucas Perri has 2 clean sheets to his name.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Manchester United predicted lineup (4-4-2): Andre Onana (GK), Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Diogo Dalot, Manuel Ugarte, Casemiro, Patrick Dorgu, Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, Rasmus Hoejlund.
Lyon predicted lineup (4-3-3): Lucas Perri (GK), Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhate, Nicolas Tagliafico, Jordan Veretout, Paul Akouokou, Corentin Tolisso, Rayan Cherki, Georges Mikautadze, Thiago Almada.
Expert Europa League Analysis
In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.
Key Manchester United vs Lyon stats:
- United have failed to win any of their last 4 matches
- United have conceded 2 or more goals in 15 of their 32 Premier League matches this season
- Lyon have scored 2 or more goals in 10 of their past 10 away matches
- Lyon have won 7 of their past 10 away matches
- Lyon have not lost any of their last 3 matches
Manchester United vs Lyon Prediction
The best angle of attack could be Lyon and the draw on the Double Chance market. We like the 2.00 for this pick and we need the hosts to not win this Europa League quarter-final.
Those feeling confident about Lyon winning can back them on the Draw No Bet market and still have some insurance with this bet.
Manchester United vs Lyon Odds
With a 57% chance of winning, Manchester United are favourites to win this Europa League match and they’re available at betting odds of 1.75 with the bookies. For those wanting to back Lyon, you will find 4.33 about this outsider.
The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at 1.62 on the BTTS market.
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