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Anderlecht will host their first league phase game of the Europa League at Lotto Park against Lyon on Wednesday night.
The Belgians came through six qualifying matches unscathed, and will be hoping for a good start on home soil.
Meanwhile, Lyon dropped down from Champions League qualification, but this competition is a much more realistic one they could win.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Anderlecht vs. Lyon key stats
- Anderlecht won five of their six qualifying games (D1).
- Lyon are unbeaten in three matches (W1, D2).
- Lyon have won three of the previous four H2Hs (L1).
Anderlecht vs Lyon — Tale of the Tape
| Anderlecht | vs | Lyon |
|---|---|---|
| 7th (Belgian Pro League) | Position | 5th (Ligue 1) |
| 10 | Points | 8 |
| 4 | Goals For | 6 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 2 |
| 3 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 7th | Home / Away Rank | 5th |
Having not qualified for any European football last season, Anderlecht will be pleased to play in the league phase of the Europa League.
However, their record in the competition proper of late has not been great, with just two wins in nine such games they have hosted (D5, L2).
Vitor Bruno's side will be hoping for an improvement on that record in the league phase, but it will not be easy given their indifferent recent form, where they have won just twice in four matches (D1, L1).
Anderlecht will also be missing at least three players through injury, while Lukas Ambros is also a doubt.
Julien Duranville is also a doubt for Lyon, but otherwise they have a strong squad to choose from.
Having missed out on Champions League football, the French side will be looking to attack this competition, and will feel they are one of the favourites to win it with the talent in their squad.
However, like their opponents, Lyon's form is indifferent with just one win in four games in all competitions (D2, L1).
Paulo Fonseca comes up against his fellow countryman here, and this seems like a difficult one to call.
Anderlecht vs. Lyon form guide & betting tips
| Anderlecht | vs | Lyon |
|---|---|---|
WLWDW |
Form | WLDWD |
| 5 | Goals For | 7 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 4 |
WWW |
Europa League | N/A |
Whispers predicts: Anderlecht 1-1 Lyon
Lyon are 21/20 (2.05) favourites to win, but given Anderlecht's strong European form, we are backing them to get a result on home soil.
Double chance – Anderlecht/Draw at 11/13 (1.85) offers some value, while Under 2.5 goals at 13/10 (2.30) is also worth backing given both teams have been involved in low-scoring affairs recently.
In terms of player betting, Corentin Tolisso could use his experience here with nine career goals in the Europa League proper, so Tolisso to score anytime at 10/3 (4.33) is an outside shout.
Overall, we are predicting a 1-1 draw, which is available at 7/1 (8.00).
> Double chance – Anderlecht/Draw at 11/13 (1.85) | Likelihood: Probable
> Under 2.5 goals at 13/10 (2.30) | Likelihood: Possible
> Tolisso to score anytime at 10/3 (4.33) | Likelihood: Outsider