Lyon and Eintracht Frankfurt go head-to-head at the Groupama Stadium in a UEFA Europa League Group Stage fixture on Thursday, 12 December. Read our Europa League predictions for the showdown below.
Contents
- 1 Lyon vs Eintracht Frankfurt prediction: Expect goals in France
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Lyon favoured in the markets
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: Teams have never met before
- 4 Lyon preview: Benrahma out for hosts
- 5 Eintracht Frankfurt preview: Brown could come back into the XI
- 6 Player to watch – Omar Marmoush
Lyon vs Eintracht Frankfurt prediction: Expect goals in France
Key Stats
- Seven of Eintracht Frankfurt’s last nine games in all competitions have featured over 2.5 goals.
- Lyon failed to win two of their last three matches in the Europa League.
- Frankfurt conceded one goal in each of their last two away games in the UEL.
- Omar Marmoush has scored in three of Frankfurt’s last four matches in the Europa League.
Correct score prediction: Lyon 1-2 Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt have lost only two of their last 19 matches in all competitions and having conceded just once in each of their last two UEL away assignments, Die Adler could be worth backing to edge out Lyon.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lyon favoured in the markets
- HOME: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Lyon eased to a 3-0 win at Angers at the weekend and they are trucking along nicely in Ligue 1. Les Gones, who are 11/10 favourites this week, have won only once of their last three games in the Europa League, however.
Eintracht Frankfurt dropped two points following a 2-2 draw at home to Augsburg at the weekend, though Die Adler have won four on the spin in the Europa League and they are keenly priced at 12/5 to maintain their push. Make sure to check out our latest football tips page for more Europa League predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: Teams have never met before
Lyon and Eintracht Frankfurt have never met before, making Thursday’s fixture at the Groupama Stadium a historic occasion for both clubs.
Lyon preview: Benrahma out for hosts
Said Benrahma and Mahamadou Diawara are both out of action for Lyon. Les Gones eased to a 3-0 win at Angers at the weekend in Ligue 1. Lyon are in a decent 7th spot in the Europa League Group Stage ahead of matchday six.
Predicted lineup: Perri (GK), Maitland-Niles, Mata, Caleta-Car, Tagliafico, Veretout, Matic, Tolisso, 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
Eintracht Frankfurt preview: Brown could come back into the XI
Hugo Larsson, Aurele Amenda and Sasa Kalajdzic are in the treatment room for Eintracht Frankfurt. Die Adler have pocketed an impressive 13 points from the first 15 on offer in the Europa League this term.
Predicted lineup: Trapp (GK), Kristensen, Koch, Theate, Brown, Tuta, Dahoud, Knauff, Chaibi, Marmoush, Ekitike
Germany Bundesliga I 11/05/25
D
St Pauli
2
Eintracht Frankfurt
2
Germany Bundesliga I 04/05/25
D
Mainz
1
Eintracht Frankfurt
1
Germany Bundesliga I 26/04/25
W
RB Leipzig
0
Eintracht Frankfurt
4
Germany Bundesliga I 20/04/25
D
Augsburg
0
Eintracht Frankfurt
0
UEFA Europa League 17/04/25
L
Tottenham
1
Eintracht Frankfurt
0
Player to watch – Omar Marmoush
Omar Marmoush has been in scintillating form for Eintracht Frankfurt this season and the Egyptian attacker has been making an impact on the continent as well as domestically.
Marmoush is a potential match winner
Marmoush has chipped in with five goal contributions (3G, 2A) in five appearances in the Europa League this term and the in-form 25-year-old could provide another telling moment when Die Adler visit Lyon.