Lyon vs Man United Predictions & Tips - United Win or Draw in the Europa League

Alex Waite

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Last updated: 09 Apr 2025

Alex Waite 09 Apr 2025

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Man United have been tough to beat recently
We expect the Red Devils to win or draw in Lyon
Get our preview for Lyon vs Man United in the Europa League

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Man United are unbeaten in 8 of their last 9 games (Getty)

Lyon vs Man United Preview

Lyon are hard to beat this season and Man United have tightened up in recent games. The Red Devils can hold firm and secure a Europa League win or draw in the quarter-final first leg.

Lyon vs Man United Preview
Stats
HTH
Lyon Form
Lyon Injuries & Team News
Man United Form
Man United Injuries & Team News

Stats

Lyon are unbeaten in 7 consecutive UEL matches.
Lyon are winless in their last 4 games against Man United.
Man United are unbeaten in 8 of their last 9 games.

HTH

Man United have a 2-0 advantage against Lyon in four meetings with two draws.

Lyon Form

Lyon had a strong Europa League group stage and finished sixth after losing just one match. The French side progressed to the quarter-finals following a 7-1 aggregate win against FCSB.

Les Gones’ two European victories over FCSB came during a five-match winning run in all competitions. That streak ended with a 4-2 league loss at Strasbourg.

Paulo Fonseca’s team responded with a 2-1 comeback win against Lille. Lyon conceded in the first minute before Alexandre Lacazette and Rayan Cherki struck to complete the turnaround.

Lyon Injuries & Team News

Forward Ernest Nuamah and midfielder Malick Fofana are unlikely to feature due to injury.

Attacker Rayan Cherki has scored two goals and made eight assists in the Europa League this season.

Man United Form

Ruben Amorim’s Man United are undefeated in their 10 Europa League matches this season. United drew their first three before sealing five consecutive wins to complete the group stage.

The Red Devils drew 1-1 at Real Sociedad in the round of 16 first-leg. A commanding 4-1 home win followed in the return fixture.

United followed that European win with a 3-0 triumph at Leicester in the Premier League. They lost their next game 1-0 at Nottingham Forest.

Amorim’s outfit drew 0-0 against city rivals Man City on Sunday. The Red Devils had the better chances with 1.23-0.69 XG and 13 shots but couldn’t net the winner.

Man United Injuries & Team News

Forward Chido Obi is ineligible in the Europa League and won’t feature here.

Defenders Lisandro Martínez, Ayden Heaven and Jonny Evans are unavailable due to injury.

Attacker Amad Diallo is also sidelined with an injury.

Verdict

Lyon v Man Utd

Lyon and Man United haven’t lost many games recently and a tight first-leg is anticipated in the Europa League. A Red Devils win or draw looks like the best pick at the Groupama Stadium.

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