Lyon have picked up two wins from their opening four outings in this season's Europa League and the French side will be confident about their chances of a third victory when they make the trip to Qarabag on Thursday.
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Qarabag vs Lyon prediction: Qarabag to lose again?
Key Stats
- Qarabag have lost three of their opening four group games in the Europa League this season.
- Lyon are unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions.
- Alexandre Lacazette top scores for Lyon in the Europa League this season with three goals.
Correct score prediction: Qarabag 1-2 Lyon
Lyon have only managed to keep one clean sheet in their last six attempts and haven't scored more than two goals during that period, so you can see just why we've backed a correct score prediction of 2-1 in the French club's favour.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lyon the bookmakers' choice
- HOME: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 22/23 (1.96) – 51.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Lyon are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 51.1% and we won't disagree with the bookmakers on this prediction.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: First-ever encounter
Qarabag and Lyon go head-to-head for the very first time in their history on Wednesday evening and we're predicting a close game between the two clubs.
Qarabag preview: Managed just three points from a possible 12
Qarabag might sit top of their domestic league table but the team from Azerbaijan have found it much tougher going in the Europa League.
Qarabag kicked off their Europa League campaign with defeats against Tottenham, Malmo and Ajax before beating Norway's Bodo/Glimt 2-1 last time out.
Lyon are likely the second toughest team Qarabag have faced in this competition behind Tottenham, and the Premier league side secured a comfortable 3-0 win at home on matchday one.
Predicted lineup: Kochalski (GK), B. Huseynov, A. Huseynov, Medina, Bayramov, Jankovic, Zoubir, Andrade, Kashchuk, Juninho & Addai
UEFA Europa League 30/01/25
L
Olympiakos
3
FK Qarabag
0
Azerbaijan Premier League 26/01/25
L
PFK Turan Tovuz
2
FK Qarabag
1
UEFA Europa League 23/01/25
L
FCSB
3
FK Qarabag
2
Azerbaijan Premier League 17/01/25
W
Shamakhi FK
2
FK Qarabag
3
Azerbaijan Premier League 22/12/24
W
Araz FK
0
FK Qarabag
2
Lyon preview: Won two of their opening four in Europe
Lyon might be having some financial issues off the pitch but the French side are going strongly in the Europa League this season.
Lyon have won two, drawn one and lost one of their opening four matches and currently sit ninth in the new-look Europa League table.
Midfielder Mahamadou Diawara is the only confirmed absentee for the visitors ahead of their trip to Azerbaijan.
Predicted lineup: Descamps (GK), Mata, Caleta-Car, Omari, Abner, Kumbedi, Caqueret, Tessmann, Benrahma, Mikautadze & 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
Player to watch: Malick Fofana
Lyon midfielder Malick Fofana has put in some very impressive displays in Europe this season and we're excited to see how he performs against Qarabag on Thursday.
Fofana, 19, has featured in 12 Ligue 1 games for Lyon this season, starting six of them, and has scored three goals and his good form has continued into the Europa League where he has played a part in all four group games, chipping in with two goals and an assist.
Lyon's young Belgian forward continues to impress
We're backing Fofana to impress once again this week as Lyon look to secure their third win of the group stage against an average Qarabag side.