UEFA Europa League leaders Lyon host Dutch debutants Go Ahead Eagles in the sixth round of fixtures at Parc Olympique Lyonnais on Thursday, 11 December.
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Lyon vs Go Ahead Eagles prediction: Les Gones to continue winning momentum
Key stats
- Lyon are winless in three successive fixtures across all competitions.
- Les Gones are undefeated in nine of their last seven home outings.
- Go Ahead Eagles have lost only twice in their last 10 competitive games.
- The Parisians are unbeaten in six straight Ligue 1 matches.
Correct score prediction: Lyon 3-0 Go Ahead Eagles
Despite their inconsistent form in Ligue 1, Lyon have been impeccable in Europe’s second-tier continental competition. Paulo Fonseca guided Lyon to their biggest European clean sheet victory for the first time since 1974, humbling Maccabi Tel Aviv 6-0 last matchday.
In contrast, newcomers Go Ahead Eagles are enduring a difficult run at this stage of the season, going winless in six of their last seven competitive fixtures. Melvin Boel’s men sit in 27th position in the UEL standings, having lost both their previous games by a 6-0 aggregate score,
Lyon could be reeling from one of the their season’s most disappointing results as they lost to Lorient in Ligue 1, but their form in the Europa League has been second to none.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Odds against Kowet
- HOME: 1/5 (1.20) – 83%
- DRAW: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.3%
- AWAY: 12/1 (13.00) – 7.6
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Aside from their 1-0 loss to Lorient, which was their first defeat in four games, Lyon have won back-to-back games via big margins, beating Nantes 3-0 and Maccabi 6-0. The hosts are backed by 1/5 (1.20) odds, implying a 83% chance of success.
The visitors are priced at 12/1 (13.00) odds, with their poor recent form an indicator for their 7.6% win probability rate.
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Most recent H2Hs: Maiden encounter
Lyon and Go Ahead Eagles have never met one another before, adding a layer of uncertainty to this UEL clash.
Lyon preview: Five missing players
Paul Fonseca will miss the services of a handful of personnel: Malick Fofana, Tanner Tessmann, Orel Mangala, Ruben Kluivert & Ernest Nuamah.
Predicted lineup: Greif (GK), Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico, Morton, de Carvalho, Abner, Tolisso, Sulc & Satriano
Last five matches:
- Lorient 1-0 Lyon (Ligue 1)
- Lyon 3-0 Nantes (Ligue 1)
- Maccabi Tel Aviv 0-6 Lyon (UEFA Europa League)
- Auxerre 0-0 Lyon (Ligue 1)
- Lyon 2-3 PSG (Ligue 1)
Eagles preview: Can they keep OL at bay?
Several men are missing for Boel and co., including Gerrit Nauber, Robbin Weijenberg and Pim Saathof.
Predicted lineup: De Busser (GK), James, Kramer, van Zwam, Deijl, Meulensteen, Rahmouni, Edcardsen, Suray, Margaret & Smit
Last five matches:
- AZ Alkmaar 2-2 Go Ahead Eagles (Eredivisie)
- Go Ahead Eagles 2-2 Utrecht (Eredivisie)
- Go Ahead Eagles 0-4 Stuttgart (UEFA Europa League)
- Heracles 4-2 Go Ahead Eagles (Eredivisie)
- Go Ahead Eagles 2-1 Feyenoord (Eredivisie)
Player to watch: Corentin Tolisso
French midfielder Tolisso has been one of the reasons why Lyon have been successful in the Europa League so far, with the 31-year-old netting a hattrick and providing an assist in the 6-0 win over Maccabi last time out. Sitting on four goals, he will be eager to catch up with Ludogorets’ Petar Stanic, who is the UEL top scorer with five strikes.