All eyes on Paris as Manchester United look to outplay Lyon and seize a crucial first leg lead.
Lyon vs Manchester United UEFA Europa League Prediction Match Details
The Europa League quarterfinal kicks off its actions on Thursday night as Lyon will welcome Manchester United to Parc Olympique Lyonnais Stadium. Can United grab first leg advantage at Paris? See Manchester United's record vs French clubs.
Lyon Preview & Form
Lyon will come to their Europa League games in top form, having won eight of their last ten competitive games. The French teams are in a desperate hunt for a return to the Champions League as they get back to winning ways by coming from behind last weekend to beat Lille at home in their domestic league. They have been in excellent scoring form, having scored two or more goals in each of their last ten competitive games. They made progress to the Europa quarterfinals after dispatching the Romanian side FCSB on a 7-1 aggregate. However, Lyon will hope to end their poor record against Manchester United, having gone winless in their last meetings since 2004. Lyon facts.
Manchester United Preview & Form
Manchester United's only chance of winning silverware in Ruben Amorim's debut season would be if the Red Devils continue their unbeaten run in European competitions. United, despite their miserable season, have been one of the strongest teams in the Europa League, with the Red Devils remaining the only unbeaten side in continental action. The Red Devils progressed to the quarterfinal of the Europa League by beating Spanish side Real Sociedad 5-2 on aggregate, thanks to another incredible performance from club captain Bruno Fernandes. They will come into this game on the back of a two-match winless streak, having played a goalless draw in their Manchester Derby against Manchester City at Old Trafford.
Lyon vs Manchester United Predicted Lineups
Lyon: Perri; Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Vinicius; Matic, Veretout; Mikautadze, Cherki, Tolisso; Lacazette.
Manchester United: Onana; Yoro, Maguire, Mazraoui; Dalot, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dorgu; Fernandes, Mount; Zirkzee.
Lyon vs Manchester United H2H Record (Last Five Games)
1. March 4, 2008 – Manchester United 1-0 Lyon
UEFA Champions League Round of 16, Second Leg* - Result: Manchester United advanced 2-1 on aggregate
2. February 20, 2008 – Lyon 1-1 Manchester United
UEFA Champions League Round of 16, First Leg - Result: Draw
3. November 23, 2004 – Manchester United 2-1 Lyon
UEFA Champions League Group Stage - Result: United win
4. September 15, 2004 – Lyon 2-2 Manchester United
UEFA Champions League Group Stage - Result: Draw
5. July 30, 2003 – Manchester United 1-0 Lyon
(Friendly Match) - Result: United win (non-competitive match)
Summary (Competitive Matches Only):
- Manchester United Wins: 2
- Draws: 2
- Lyon Wins: 0
Lyon vs Manchester United Prediction Betting Tips
Historically, both teams have found it difficult to clinch victory at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, with each of the meetings ending in a straight draw. However, we think the home teams will fancy their home advantage in this game, considering their current impressive four-match home winning streak. So we predict a win or draw for Lyon
Bet:
- Lyon to Win or Draw
- Both Teams to Score
- Over 10.5 Corners
