April 9, 2025
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Lyon v Manchester United Prediction & Odds
Kick-Off: Thursday, 19:00 UTC – Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Lyon- 2.56
Draw- 3.35
Man United- 2.76
Lyon welcome Manchester United to the Parc Olympique Lyonnais for the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final, with both clubs arriving in contrasting form. The hosts are flying domestically and abroad, while United continue to stumble through a difficult season.
Lyon in Red-Hot Form
Lyon are one of the most in-form sides in Europe right now, winning 8 of their last 10 matches in all competitions. They’ve scored 29 goals during that run and head into this one full of attacking confidence.
Paolo Fonseca has his side playing free-flowing football, with the likes of Thiago Almada, Rayan Cherki and Georges Mikautadze delivering consistently in the final third. They’ve also climbed to within touching distance of second place in Ligue 1.
United Struggling for Rhythm
Manchester United, on the other hand, have won just 3 of their last 10 games across all competitions. While they have performed better in the Europa League than in the Premier League, this will be their toughest test yet.
Ruben Amorim has stabilised things at Old Trafford defensively, but attacking spark has been in short supply. United’s most recent victories have come against Leicester, Ipswich and a ten-man Real Sociedad side – not the most convincing CV heading into this tie.
Goals on the Cards?
10 of Lyon’s last 11 matches have seen over 2.5 goals, and their attacking form suggests that run could continue. United’s vulnerability away from home adds further weight to a high-scoring encounter.
I’m backing a 2-1 win for Lyon, who are well-placed to take a first-leg advantage. Georges Mikautadze, with 8 goals in his last 6 matches, looks the standout option in the anytime goalscorer market.
Lyon v Manchester United Betting Tips
- Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.87
- Lyon to Win @ 2.56
- Georges Mikautadze to Score Anytime @ 2.80
- Lyon 2-1 Correct Score- 9.00
Odds correct at time of writing
