Lyon vs Besiktas prediction, odds & betting tips 24/10/2024

Lyon will take on Besiktas in the Europa League on Thursday, 24 October in a match that feels very important for the Turkish side.

Besiktas are currently rock bottom of the Europa League table after two big defeats in their opening two matches and need to get off the mark before qualification becomes too far out of reach.

Lyon are enjoying a great campaign in Europe so far, winning both of their opening Europa League fixtures and will fancy their chances of making it three from three.

As part of our latest round of Europa League betting tips, here is our Lyon vs Besiktas prediction.

Lyon vs Besiktas prediction: The Lyon train to keep on rolling

Key stats

• Lyon have won both of their matches in the Europa League so far this season.
• Besiktas have lost both of their matches in the Europa League so far this season.
• Three of Lyon's last five matches have been won without conceding a goal.
• Besiktas have only managed to score one goal in the Europa League so far.

Correct score prediction: Lyon 2-0 Besiktas

On matchday one in the Europa League this season, Lyon pulled off a 2-0 win over Olympiacos and a similar scoreline here is definitely on the cards. Besiktas have suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat against Ajax in their only other away fixture in the competition this season and will struggle to score in France on Thursday.

Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts are the favourites

• HOME: 4/7 (1.57) – 63.6%
• DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
• AWAY: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Lyon aren't as short as you might expect given that they are in far better form than their opponents ahead of their meeting on Thursday night. They are the favourites, though, and Ladbrokes have given them a 63.6% chance of coming out on top while Besiktas have been given a 19% chance of winning.

Check out our betting tips today page for more Europa League predictions this week.

Most recent H2Hs: A repeat of the 2017 quarter-finals

This will be the third time that Lyon and Besiktas have met in a competitive fixture with the two previous fixtures coming in April 2017 during the Europa League quarter-finals. Both teams won their respective home legs 2-1 which meant the tie had to be settled via a penalty shootout which the French team won to progress through to the semi-finals.

UEFA Europa League 20/04/17

Besiktas

2

Lyon

1

UEFA Europa League 13/04/17

Lyon

2

Besiktas

1

Lyon preview: Recovering from a worrying start

There were plenty of concerns in Lyon after a sluggish start to the new season but the club have turned things around in recent weeks with manager, Pierre Sage leading the club to five consecutive wins. They do still come into this under a bit of a cloud, however, due to the news that Wilfried Zaha has been excluded from the squad for disciplinary reasons.

Predicted lineup: Perri (GK), Mata, Caleta-Car, Niakhate, Tagliafico,Tolisso, Veretout, Benrahma, Cherki, Fofana, Lacazette

France Ligue 1 10/05/25

L

Monaco

2

Lyon

0

France Ligue 1 04/05/25

L

Lens

2

Lyon

1

France Ligue 1 26/04/25

W

Rennes

1

Lyon

4

France Ligue 1 20/04/25

L

St Etienne

2

Lyon

1

UEFA Europa League 17/04/25

L

Man Utd

5

Lyon

4

Besiktas preview: Looking to replicate their domestic form in Europe

Besiktas will be pleased with how they have started their domestic season, winning six and drawing two of their first eight matches in the Turkish Super Lig. They will be hoping that an encounter with Lyon can inspire them as they look for another deep run in Europe, like the won they experienced in 2017.

Predicted lineup: Gunok (GK), Svensson, Topcu, Uduokhai, Masuaku, Fernandes, Ndour, Silva, Muci, Kilicsoy, Immobile

Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 11/05/25

W

Adana Demirspor

1

Besiktas

4

Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 04/05/25

W

Fenerbahce

0

Besiktas

1

Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 25/04/25

W

Hatayspor

1

Besiktas

5

Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 19/04/25

D

Goztepe

1

Besiktas

1

Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 12/04/25

L

Istanbul Basaksehir

2

Besiktas

0

Player to watch: Alexandre Lacazette

Alexandre Lacazette has had a very successful homecoming to Lyon since rejoining the club in 2022 following a five-year stint with Arsenal. The experienced Frenchman netted 31 times in his first season back with the club and then 22 times last season. This season, he has two goals in two Europa League appearances and will be raring to make his mark on Thursday.