Man Utd vs Lyon Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

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

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.

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

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