Our Man Utd vs Lyon Prediction: 1-2
Man Utd vs Lyon in the UEFA Europa League is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday April 17, 2025. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Man Utd vs Lyon 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
Man Utd's Last Match – Newcastle vs Man Utd
Man Utd will hope to recover from their recent 1-4 England Premier League setback against Newcastle on April 13. In that match, Man Utd recorded 53% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Newcastle | 47% | 11 (6) | 2.09 | 70 |
 Man Utd | 53% | 7 (5) | 0.61 | 28 |
Lyon's Last Match – Auxerre vs Lyon
Lyon will want to continue their winning form after a 3-1 France Ligue 1 victory over Auxerre, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Lyon controlled 60% of possession and managed 11 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Auxerre | 40% | 9 (2) | 0.92 | 38 |
 Lyon | 60% | 11 (7) | 2.69 | 47 |
Man Utd vs Lyon Stats
Key Stats
| Man Utd | Lyon | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.34 | Attacking Strength | 2.01 |
| 0.75 | Defence Strength | 0.56 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 2.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Man Utd are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Lyon average 2.6 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Man Utd 16-13
Lyon 26-15
What are the odds for this match?
Man Utd to win: @1.75
Draw: @4
Lyon to win: @4.333
Lineups
Man Utd (3-4-3) : Andre Onana, Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Diogo Dalot, Manuel Ugarte, Casemiro, Patrick Dorgu, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund, Bruno Fernandes
Lyon (4-3-3) : Lucas Perri, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhate, Nicolas Tagliafico, Corentin Tolisso, Paul Akouokou, Jordan Veretout, Rayan Cherki, Georges Mikautadze, Thiago Almada