Manchester Utd vs Lyon Prediction & Betting Tips (17 April)

While he thought he had made the big blow by scoring a second goal at the end of the game against OL last week, Manchester United failed to keep this small advantage to the end and he finally conceded the draw at the end of additional time. Consequently, the English club will therefore have to make the difference on the occasion of the 2nd round which it logically tackled in the favorite position. 3rd of the regular phase of this Europa League, the Red Devils had managed rather well to get rid of the Real Sociedad in 1/8th final 1-1 on the outward journey, 4-1 on the return, which allows them to be rather optimistic before this part. Because in the Premier League, it is more complicated for the Mancunians who are only found in 13th position in the ranking, far from the battle for European places. Held in check by Manchester City 0-0, Man U will go to the Newcastle field on Sunday. The Lyonnais Olympic, for its part, can therefore congratulate themselves to have saved the essential last week by equalizing at the very end of the meeting, only a few minutes after having conceded a 2nd goal during a meeting where he was undoubtedly able to create the best opportunities.

Far from being complexed in the face of a renowned opponent, the French are therefore clearly in the match to try to join the last square in this Europa League where they had taken a good 6th place after the regular season. The players of Paulo Fonseca were then able to get rid of the FCSB in 1/8th finals 1-3 and 4-0 very easily. At the same time, in the championship, the Gones are still in the running to try to get a place in the Champions League. 5th in the classification 2 lengths from the podium, they will go to Auxerre on Sunday to get closer, a week after their great victory won against LOSC 2-1.

As when traveling to Groupama Stadium, the influential winger Diallo (6 goals and 6 PL passes), central defenders Evans and Lisandro Martinez as well as the promising young Heaven will not be restored to play this part.  The young striker Obi (17) is not qualified to compete in this competition. Absent from the outward journey, the Ligt defender could return to the group this week. Author of 8 goals and 9 assists in the Premier League, Bruno Fernandes is one of the best assets of this team, he who also offered a great assist in Zirkzee during the first leg. The other goal had been scored by ex Lille Yoro. Decisive 5 times in the tournament, the Danish Hojlund is the best fireworks of this team in the Europa League. A priori, Paulo Fonseca will not be able to count on the Fofana wingers (6 goals in Europa League) and Nuamah (3 C3 achievements) which are still in the infirmary.

Absent for personal reasons last week, the middle holder now Tessmann should however be able to make the trip to Old Trafford. The Gones may rest on the services of the excellent Lucas Perri which may be requested in the cages. In the midfield, Veretout and especially Tolisso have rather well appeared in the face of the Mancunian midfield. Offensively, the Georgian Mikautadze (8 goals and 4 passes in L1) could start while Lacazette (10 goals in L1) should start on the bench and go into play in the second period. Last week's scorers who are the formidable Cherki (7 goals, 9 passes in L1; 3 goals, 8 passes in C3) and Thiago Almada should also start in the 11th.

• Summary: Manchester United is going head to head with Olympique Lyonnais starting on 17 Apr 2025 at 19:00 UTC at Old Trafford stadium, Manchester city, England. The match is a part of the UEFA Europa League, Knockout Phase .
• Manchester Utd Feedinco Rating: 7.3
• Lyon Feedinco Rating: 8.6