Manchester United vs Lyon Prediction 17 April 2025
🔊 Can the Red Devils clinch the only trophy available to them this season? To do so, they must overcome Lyon, whose title ambitions should not be underestimated. The French side boasts a solid lineup capable of dashing Manchester United fans' hopes by knocking the team out of the quarter-finals. Let's take a look at the most insightful prediction for this matchup.
Head-to-Head
📊 Officially, Manchester United and Lyon have faced each other just once. The match took place on 10 April 2025 at Lyon's home ground and ended in a 2-2 draw.
Head-to-head statistics Manchester United - Lyon
Manchester United Team Overview
🔴 In the English Premier League, the situation is dire for the Manchester side-they sit in 14th place and, with six matches remaining, have little to play for. It's far from guaranteed that the club will finish even in the top 10. In their last outing, Ruben Amorim's squad suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat away to Newcastle. Alejandro Garnacho scored the lone goal, assisted by Diogo Dalot. It's worth noting that due to the poor form of first-choice goalkeeper Andre Onana, Turkish keeper Altay Bayindir was between the posts. However, he also made a costly mistake, allowing Newcastle to run up the score.
🔗 There is hope to salvage the season with a Europa League triumph, but first, they must reach the semifinals. Considering United avoided defeat in their away match against Lyon, their chances look promising. The team was close to clinching victory in the first leg, but Lyon managed to equalize in stoppage time. Fans and media have pointed fingers at goalkeeper Andre Onana for both conceded goals, as he has now made eight crucial errors during his two-year stint with the team.
❌ Forward Joshua Zirkzee will be absent from the squad against Lyon due to a hamstring injury. Defender Matthijs de Ligt's participation is also doubtful. Attacking winger Amad Diallo (ankle injury), veteran Jonny Evans (back injury), and Argentine Lisandro Martinez (cruciate ligament injury) have been out for an extended period. On a positive note, midfielder Kobbie Mainoo returned after a two-month absence, coming on as a substitute against Newcastle and playing over ten minutes.
Match Results: Manchester United
Olympique Lyon Team Overview
⚪ Lyon had little trouble dispatching Auxerre in their recent Ligue 1 outing, securing a 3-1 victory on the road. Goals came from Mikautadze (penalty), Cherki, and Lacazette. The team currently sits fourth in Ligue 1, vying for a Champions League spot as well as silver or bronze medals. With five matches remaining, they trail second place by just two points.
🔗 In their first encounter with United, Lyon managed to take the lead through a set piece, courtesy of an Almada goal. However, United not only equalized but also took the lead in the 88th minute. Lyon then laid siege to their opponent's goal, and it paid off when Ryan Cherki leveled the score in the 95th minute.
📣 After the match, Cherki remarked, "Lyon were much better than United. We will never fear them. It's they who are afraid, playing with two holding midfielders." It remains to be seen what formation Lyon will field at Old Trafford.
❌ Ahead of the upcoming match, the participation of forward Malik Fofana is doubtful due to a knee injury, while young winger Ernest Nuamah is sidelined for the rest of the season with a cruciate ligament tear.
Match Results: Olympique Lyon
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 1;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 0, draws - 1.
Statistics: Manchester United vs Olympique Lyon
- number of matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- number of wins: 6 vs 6;
- win percentage: 55% vs 55%;
- number of losses: 0 vs 1;
- number of draws: 5 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 3 vs 7;
- number of losses: 3 vs 2;
- number of draws: 4 vs 1.
- Olympique Lyon won with a +1.5 handicap in 20 of last 21 games.
- Olympique Lyon won with a +1.5 handicap in their last 11 games (Europa League).
- Olympique Lyon won with a +1.5 handicap in 10 of last 11 away games.
- Olympique Lyon won with a +1.5 handicap in their last 5 away games (Europa League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2, the guests - 2;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 4;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Manchester United vs Olympique Lyon
- average total in the tournament: 3.27 vs 3.27;
- average total goals scored: 2.09 vs 2.27;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.73 vs 0.82;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.36 vs 1.45;
- Manchester United: average total at home in the tournament - 2.4;
- Olympique Lyon: average total away in the tournament - 2.6;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.6 (home - 1.8) vs 2.6 (away - 2.5).
- Manchester United have scored over 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games (Europa League).
Prediction on corners
Manchester United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.18; at home field - 6.8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; at home field - 4.6.
Olympique Lyon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.82, away - 5.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.8; away - 4.75.
Prediction on cards
Manchester United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.64; at home - 1.4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; at home - 2.
Olympique Lyon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.91, away - 2.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.5; away - 1.25.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 1;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Manchester United vs Olympique Lyon
- number of matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 7;
- number of BTTS matches for Manchester United at home - 4 (80%);
- number of BTTS matches for Olympique Lyon away - 4 (80%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 8;
- BTTS matches for Manchester United at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Olympique Lyon away - 3 (75%).
- Manchester United have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (Europa League).
- Olympique Lyon have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 away games.
- Olympique Lyon have scored and conceded in their last 5 games.
Editor's Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and their recent performances, a high-scoring encounter with chances for both sides seems likely. Statistics indicate a strong possibility of both teams finding the net: Manchester often concede at home (in 12 of their last 13 matches), while Lyon are aggressive on the attack even away, scoring in 19 of their last 20 away games. Our bet is on both teams to score (yes), a result that has occurred in 6 of Manchester United's last 7 Europa League matches and in Lyon's last 5 consecutive games.No comments
Betting Tips: Manchester United - Olympique Lyon
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