Our Lyon vs Go Ahead Eagles Prediction: 2-1
Lyon vs Go Ahead Eagles in the UEFA Europa League is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday December 11, 2025. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Lyon vs Go Ahead Eagles prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Lyon's Last Match – Auxerre vs Lyon
Lyon will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 0-0 France Ligue 1 draw with Auxerre on November 23. In that match, Lyon had 70% possession and 10 attempts at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Auxerre | 30% | 4 (6) | 1.84 | 39 |
 Lyon | 70% | 10 (7) | 1.4 | 53 |
Go Ahead Eagles's Last Match – Heracles vs Go Ahead Eagles
Go Ahead Eagles will look to get back on track following a 2-4 Netherlands Eredivisie loss against Heracles on November 22. In that match, Go Ahead Eagles recorded 53% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Heracles | 47% | 21 (11) | 2.57 | 48 |
 Go Ahead Eagles | 53% | 7 (4) | 0.98 | 41 |
Lyon vs Go Ahead Eagles Stats
Key Stats
| Lyon | Go Ahead Eagles | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.01 | Attacking Strength | 0.84 |
| 0.84 | Defence Strength | 0.89 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lyon are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Go Ahead Eagles average 1.4 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.