Lyon vs Crystal Palace Tips & Predictions - BTTS & Over 2.5 Goals in the Europa League
The article highlights recent high-scoring performances from Lyon and Crystal Palace, pointing to BTTS (Both Teams To Score) and Over 2.5 Goals as the prime betting option for the Europa League. It advises placing 2 units on BTTS & Over 2.5 Goals at 1.91 odds and 1 unit on Over 3.5 Goals at 2.6 odds. The recommendation is based on both teams’ recent goal-scoring trends, aiming for the best value in upcoming fixtures.
- Lyon have seen 10 goals in their last 3 matches
- Crystal Palace beat Poznan 4-0 in their last Europa League game
- More goals are expected between these high-scoring sides
Lyon vs Crystal Palace Preview
Lyon have seen BTTS in most of their European matches this season and Crystal Palace are open in defence. Stick with BTTS and over 2.5 goals in this Europa League clash.
- Lyon vs Crystal Palace Preview
- Key Stats - Goals Standout
- H2H
- Lyon Are BTTS Regulars
- Crystal Palace Have an Unsettled Defence
- Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Key Stats - Goals Standout
- Lyon have seen over 3.5 goals in 2 consecutive home games.
- Lyon have seen BTTS in 6 of their last 8 home matches.
- Crystal Palace have seen over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 8 matches.
H2H
Crystal Palace beat Lyon 2-0 in the only previous meeting.
Lyon Are BTTS Regulars
Paulo Fonseca’s Lyon have seen plenty of goals at both ends in European matches this season.
Lyon drew 1-1 and lost 2-1 in the Champions League qualifiers against Fenerbahce. They opened their Europa League account with a 2-1 win against Anderlecht, attempting 10 shots on target.
The Ligue 1 side sealed another victory in their following match and cruised to a 4-0 home triumph over Rennes. Fonseca’s team had 3.13 XG and 15 shots.
The Kids couldn’t extend their winning streak and lost 2-1 away to Lens. Lyon allowed 1.34 XG, conceded once in each half and Khalis Merah scored a late consolation.
Crystal Palace Unsettled in Defence
Crystal Palace have seen 29 total goals in all competitions this season and kept one clean sheet in nine matches.
The Eagles were in solid form before the international break, beating Fulham 3-2, Middlesbrough 3-0 and Lech Poznan 4-0. Palace dominated the Poznan Europa League match with 2.23 XG.
The south Londoners' only clean sheet this season came after a goalless Premier League draw at Leeds.
Pierre Sage’s side returned from the international break with a 3-1 comeback home win against Nottingham Forest. Palace conceded in the third minute, allowed 3.34 XG and goals from Daichi Kamada, Jefferson Lerma and Yeremy Pino completed the comeback.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Lyon (4-3-3): Dominik Greif; Zachary Athekame, Felix Bacher, Ruben Kluivert, Abner Vinicius; Mads Bidstrup, Tyler Morton, Corentin Tolisso; Noah Nartey, Pavel Sulc, Ernest Nuamah
Midfielder Mohamadi Ouedraogo and defender Moussa Niakhate are unavailable due to injury.
Lois Openda came off injured against Lens. Lyon confirmed in a statement that the attacker would face a spell on the sidelines and said, “Lois Openda will be unavailable for at least the next international break.”
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1): Walter Benitez; Chris Richards, Axel Disasi, Honest Ahanor; Anan Khalaili, Quinten Timber, Adam Wharton, Tyrick Mitchell; Daichi Kamada, Yeremy Pino; Jorgan Strand Larsen
Centre-back Chadi Riad is sidelined with a knee injury and won’t feature. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson, striker Jean-Philippe Mateta and defender Takehiro Tomiyasu could return against Lyon.
Pierre Sage gave a positive update on the trio recently and said, “we expect all three of them to come back for Lyon, or Brighton.”
Verdict
Lyon and Crystal Palace have been high-scoring recently. Sticking with BTTS and over 2.5 goals is the best bet in the Europa League.
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