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by Bradley Gibbs in Europa League Picks
One of Thursday's four Europa League clashes will see Man United and Lyon conclude their quarter-final business at Old Trafford, where the Red Devils will be hoping to make home advantge pay having tied away from home in France last week.
It looked for all to see that Ruben Amorim's men had picked up a smash-and-grab win in Lyon last week, scoring late in the day through Joshua Zirkee, who despite being a forward, seemed an unlikely scorer. However, the hosts, who had the better of the game for the most part, had other ideas, tying the game at 2-2 through Rayan Cherki, who pounced on a rebound in the 95th minute.
After taking a beating at the weekend, the hosts need to steady themselves for what is clearly their biggest game of the season. This is also huge for the visitors, but they'll go to Manchester off the back of a confidence-boosting win.
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Manchester United vs Lyon Form
Manchester United and Lyon Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 13, 2025 - Premier League
Apr 10, 2025 - Europa League
Apr 6, 2025 - Premier League
Apr 1, 2025 - Premier League
Mar 16, 2025 - Premier League
Mar 13, 2025 - Europa League
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 6, 2025 - Premier League
Mar 13, 2025 - Europa League
Mar 9, 2025 - Premier League
Mar 2, 2025 - FA Cup
Feb 26, 2025 - Premier League
Feb 7, 2025 - FA Cup
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 13, 2025 - Premier League
Apr 10, 2025 - Europa League
Apr 1, 2025 - Premier League
Mar 16, 2025 - Premier League
Mar 6, 2025 - Europa League
Feb 22, 2025 - Premier League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 13, 2025 - Ligue 1
Apr 10, 2025 - Europa League
Apr 5, 2025 - Ligue 1
Mar 28, 2025 - Ligue 1
Mar 16, 2025 - Ligue 1
Mar 13, 2025 - Europa League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 10, 2025 - Europa League
Apr 5, 2025 - Ligue 1
Mar 16, 2025 - Ligue 1
Mar 13, 2025 - Europa League
Mar 2, 2025 - Ligue 1
Feb 23, 2025 - Ligue 1
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 13, 2025 - Ligue 1
Mar 28, 2025 - Ligue 1
Mar 9, 2025 - Ligue 1
Mar 6, 2025 - Europa League
Feb 16, 2025 - Ligue 1
Feb 2, 2025 - Ligue 1
Manchester United against Lyon : Head to Head (H2H)
Apr 10, 2025 - Europa League
Manchester United - Lyon: Form Analysis
In terms of recent form, the hosts are struggling a little, let's be honest. Not only did Amorim's men fail to come out on top in France last week, but they received a hammering away against Newcastle at the weekend, losing by four goals to one. That result signalled four games without a win for the Red Devils, who've also won just one of their last four at home.
While the hosts were picked apart by the Magpies, Thursday's visitors bagged themselves a decent win, beating Auxerre on the road by three goals to one. That result means that the Lyon boys have now gone three games without losing.
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Lyon v Manchester United last Lineups
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
J. Evans
L. Martinez
MidfielderA. Diallo
E. Nuamah
P. Akouokou
ForwardM. Fofana
Manchester United & Lyon Squad Analysis
Joshua Zirkzee has picked up a knock and thus will not feature for the hosts on Thursday, while Amad Diallo and Lisandro Martinez both continue to be sidelined with injuries. Matheus de Ligt is another absentee, while the hugely experienced Jonny Evans is also out.
Luckily, the visitors have very few injury concerns, which means that they can field their strongest team. Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Nicolas Tagliafico are both expected to come back into the starting XI having been rested at the weekend.
Most goals and assists
Manchester United
Lyon
B. Fernandes
(14 Goals)
A. Lacazette
(15 Goals)
B. Fernandes
(15 Assists)
R. Cherki
(16 Assists)
Manchester United and Lyon Stats in Europa League
Manchester United - Lyon Key Points
- This season, in all competitions, Manuel Ugarte has picked up an average of 0.49 cards per 90 minutes.
- In all competitions, per 90 minutes, Manuel Ugarte averages 2.24 fouls per 90 minutes.
- In the Europa League, Manuel Ugarte averages 2.29 fouls per 90 minutes.
- Manuel Ugarte has been booked in three of his last five appearances for club and country.
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Our Manchester United vs Lyon Prediction
Frequent fouler Manuel Ugarte has become quite a useful player for Man United this season. His high-intensity presence can be helpful for the Red Devils, but he's certainly no stanger to getting booked, that's for sure. On average, he gets booked a little less often than once every other game. Frankly, Ugarte should not be available at such generous odds to go in the book. Odds of +280 should definitely be taken by those looking for value. Our Man United vs Lyon Pick: Manuel Ugarte to Get a Card.
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