Our Young Boys vs Lyon Prediction: 1-4
Young Boys vs Lyon in the UEFA Europa League is scheduled for an 17:45 GMT kick-off on Thursday January 22, 2026. We predict a 1-4 away victory, but with both teams capable of scoring, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This Young Boys 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
Young Boys's Last Match – Young Boys vs Lausanne Sports
Young Boys will be looking to bounce back after a 1-3 Switzerland Super League defeat against Lausanne Sports on January 17. In that match, Young Boys controlled 44% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Young Boys | 44% | 9 (6) | 1.36 | 41 |
Lausanne Sports | 56% | 11 (4) | 3.07 | 42 |
Lyon's Last Match – Lyon vs Brest
Lyon will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 France Ligue 1 triumph against Brest on January 18. In that match, Lyon saw 71% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lyon | 71% | 8 (6) | 1.48 | 58 |
Brest | 29% | 6 (1) | 0.49 | 66 |
Young Boys vs Lyon Stats
Key Stats
| Young Boys | Lyon | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.04 | Attacking Strength | 2.06 |
| 1.57 | Defence Strength | 0.79 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 2.5 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Young Boys are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 2.5 conceded per match, while Lyon average 2.2 scored and 0.5 conceded per game.
Young Boys 11-25
Lyon 22-5
What are the odds for this match?
Young Boys to win: @4.2
Draw: @3.8
Lyon to win: @1.7



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