Real Sociedad vs Lyon Predictions & Tips – Back BTTS in the Europa League
In the upcoming Real Sociedad v Lyon fixture, both teams to score is the main tip. Real Sociedad have been involved in several high-scoring matches recently, scoring 15 and conceding four goals in their last four games. Lyon also possess strong attacking potential, supporting the prediction that both sides will find the net in San Sebastian. The recommendation is based on recent form and offensive output from both teams.
- Five of Real Sociedad's last six games have seen BTTS
- Lyon scored five goals in three Europa League rounds
- Check our full preview for Real Sociedad vs Lyon below
Real Sociedad are not defending well in the Europa League, allowing 41 shots in three games so far and conceding three goals. I will back them and Lyon to find the net on Thursday.
- Key Stats
- H2H Stats are Tied
- Sociedad Tagged Favorites
- Lyon Looking Good Across Competitions
- Team News & Predicted Lineups
Key Stats
- Real Sociedad have seen BTTS in 5 of their last 6 matches.
- Lyon have seen BTTS & over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 matches (European competitions).
H2H Stats are Tied
This is going to be the fifth time these two sides lock horns and the score is tied at 2-2.
Sociedad Tagged Favorites
Real Sociedad had a rough start to the UEFA Europa League main phase, losing to AFC Bournemouth 2-1 in front of the home crowd, followed by a 1-1 road draw against Union St Gilloise.
Two weeks ago, the San Sebastian side demolished Lillestrom 6-0 in Norway, dominating this match from start to finish. Sergio Gomez and Luka Sucic scored two goals each, Orri Oskarsson and Arsen Zakharyan also on target.
Speaking of their domestic affairs, Pellegrino Matarazzo's side had good results in October, winning all three games against La Coruna 3-2, Malaga 5-2 and Levante 2-1, but lost the November opener to Bilbao 2-1 last weekend.
Lyon Looking Good Across Competitions
Lyon made a huge step towards securing Europa League playoffs after starting the main stage with back to back victories against Anderlecht 2-1 and Crystal Palace 3-2. Keito Nakamura had one goal and two assists in these encounters.
Paulo Fonseca's side ended their winning streak two weeks ago in Sinsheim, losing convincingly to Hoffenheim 3-0. They had 0.87-2.09 expected goals and 8-21 shots in Germany.
Last weekend, Les Gones defeated Angers 2-0 in front of the home crowd which kept them in 3rd place with 17 points after nine rounds, just three points behind the leaders PSG.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Real Sociedad (4-4-2) Unai Marrero; Igor Zubeldia, Jon Martin, Malang Sarr, Sergio Gomez; Takefusa Kubo, Jon Gorrotxategi, Carlos Soler, Goncalo Guedes; Luka Sucic, Mikel Oyarzabal
Luken Beitia recovers from a sprained ankle, Alvaro Odriozola remains sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury, and Arsen Zakharyan deals with an ankle issue.
Luken Beitia recovers from a sprained ankle, Alvaro Odriozola remains sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury, and Arsen Zakharyan deals with an ankle issue.
Lyon (4-3-3) Dominik Greif; Sael Kango, Achraf Bacher, Clinton Mata, Ruben Kluivert; Noah Nartey, Tanner Tessmann, Mads Bidstrup; Rayan Boudache, Theo Himbert, Keito Nakamura
Left-backs Nicolas Tagliafico and Mohamed Ouedraogo stay out with muscle and cruciate ligament injuries, midfielder Tyler Morton deals with a groin injury, Pavel Sulc recovers from meniscus surgery, and striker Lois Openda remains unavailable with a broken fibula.
Left-backs Nicolas Tagliafico and Mohamed Ouedraogo stay out with muscle and cruciate ligament injuries, midfielder Tyler Morton deals with a groin injury, Pavel Sulc recovers from meniscus surgery, and striker Lois Openda remains unavailable with a broken fibula.
Verdict
Real Sociedad were involved in multiple high-scoring affairs, scoring 15 and conceding four goals in their last four games. Lyon have good scoring potential, so I am backing both sides to find the net in San Sebastian.
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