Action in the 2025 UEFA Europa League returns with quarter-final match-ups, including a high-stakes showdown as French Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyon host Manchester United at the Groupama Stadium on Thursday, April 10th, 2025.
Match Preview
Lyon cruised past FCSB in the Round of 16 with a dominant 7-1 aggregate victory. After winning 3-1 away from home in the first leg, they completed the job emphatically with a 4-0 triumph in the second leg at home.
Manchester United also looked convincing in their Round of 16 encounter, overcoming Real Sociedad 5-2 on aggregate. After a 1-1 draw in Spain, the Red Devils produced a clinical 4-1 victory at Old Trafford, led by a Bruno Fernandes hat-trick and a goal from Diogo Dalot.
Heading into this fixture, Lyon edged Lille 2-1 at the weekend thanks to goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Rayan Cherki. Meanwhile, Manchester United were held to a goalless draw by rivals Manchester City in the Premier League.
Lyon Recent Form Analysis
Lyon are enjoying a solid run of form. They have won four of their last five matches across all competitions, with just one loss. In that time, they have scored 14 goals and conceded seven, showing attacking flair and relative defensive consistency.
- Last Five Games: 4 wins, 1 loss
- Latest Result: Lyon 2-1 Lille
Manchester United Recent Form Analysis
Manchester United have experienced a mixed run, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five outings. They’ve scored eight goals and conceded just three in that span, though their inconsistency remains a concern.
- Last Five Games: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss
- Latest Result: Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City
Head-to-Head Matches
- Manchester United 1-0 Lyon
- Lyon 0-0 Manchester United
- Manchester United 2-1 Lyon
- Lyon 2-2 Manchester United
Man United are unbeaten in their last four matches against Lyon, with two wins and two draws.
Our Prediction for Lyon vs Manchester United
Lyon vs Manchester United is expected to be a tightly contested affair, with both teams looking to gain the upper hand heading into the return leg. Given both sides’ current form and attacking capabilities, goals are expected from both ends.
Recommended Bets:
- Both Teams to Score (YES) – 1.64 odds on 1xBet
- Under 3.5 Goals – 1.35 odds on 1xBet
Player to Watch: Ernest Nuamah
The Ghanaian winger has been influential for Lyon this season, scoring six goals and providing two assists in 33 appearances. With three goals already in the Europa League, Nuamah’s pace and dribbling ability could be a major weapon against United’s backline.
Best Betting Odds and Tips
- Both Teams to Score (YES) – 1.64 on 1xBet
- Under 3.5 Goals – 1.35 on 1xBet
