A clash of contrasting forms is set for the Parc Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday, 5 October, as out-of-form Lyon host a resurgent Basel in a compelling UEFA Europa League fixture.
Keep close tabs on UEFA Europa League predictions after viewing our key Lyon vs Basel tips below.
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Lyon vs Basel prediction: Home victory on the cards
Key stats
- Lyon are on a two-match losing streak in Ligue 1.
- Lyon have score din each of their last 11 competitive games.
- Basel haven’t drawn a game in nine outings (W6, L3).
- The RotBlau have lost one of their last four fixtures (W1).
Correct score prediction: Lyon 2-2 Basel
After an impressive start, Lyon have seen their stock plummet, tasting back-to-back defeats for the first time this season since beating RB Salzburg in the previous UEL matchday. That triumph maintained Lyon’s 100% win rate in Europe this season, following their 1-0 win over Utrecht on the opening matchday.
Basel enter this clash on the back of three successive wins, including a 2-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart at the start of October. Ludovic Magnin will be keen to continue his side’s momentum and avoid a second defeat in three UEL games.
Lyon are clearly the favourites coming into clash given their home advantage, but Basel’s impressive recent form should see them come away with at least a point here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Odds against RotBlau
- HOME: 3/5 (1.60) – 62.5%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Lyon haven’t conceded a single strike this UEL season, and remain unbeaten on home turf in the tournament in five clashes. The hosts are backed by 3/5 (1.60) odds, implying a 62.5% chance of success.
The visitors are priced at 4/1 (5.00) odds, with their poor recent away record in Europe perhaps an indicator for their minority 20% win probability rate.
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Most recent H2Hs: First-ever clash
Lyon and Basel have never faced each other, adding a sense of uncertainty to this debut encounter.
Lyon preview: Three missing players
Paul Fonseca will miss the services of a handful of personnel: Remy Descamps, Orel Mangala & Ernest Nuamah.
Predicted lineup: Greif (GK), Kluivert, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico, De Carvalho, Morton, Karabec, Sulc, Fofana & Giroud
Last five matches:
- Nice 3-2 Lyon (Ligue 1)
- Lyon 1-2 Toulouse (Ligue 1)
- Lyon 2-0 RB Salzburg (UEFA Europa League)
- Lille 0-1 Lyon (Ligue 1)
- Utrecht 0-1 Lyon (UEFA Europa League)
Basel preview: Will the RotBlau upset the odds?
Keigo Tsunemoto and Finn can Breemen are confirmed absentees for Magnin and co.
Predicted lineup: Hitz (GK), Vouilloz, Daniluc, Adjetey, Schmid, Koindredi, Leroy, Soticek, Shaqiri, Otele & Ajeti
Last five matches:
- Basel 3-0 Winterthur (Swiss Super League)
- Servette 0-3 Basel (Swiss Super League)
- Basel 2-0 Stuttgart (UEFA Europa League)
- Basel 1-2 Luzern (Swiss Super League)
- Freiburg 2-1 Basel (UEFA Europa League)
Player to watch: Xherdan Shaqiri
Veteran midfielder Shaqiri has been Basel’s mainstay in attack this season, with a goal contribution in each of his last three appearances, including a stunning strike against Stuttgart earlier this month. He has seven goals and five assists already this campaign.