Manchester United and Lyon are set to continue their fight for a spot in the 2025 UEFA Europa League as they face off in the second leg of their quarterfinal on Thursday. In the first leg held in Lyon last week, Rayan Cherki of Lyon scored late in the game, ending the match in a 2-2 draw. Following that, Lyon secured a 3-1 victory against Auxerre in Ligue 1, while Manchester United suffered a 4-1 defeat against Newcastle in the Premier League.
The crucial second leg will take place at Old Trafford in Manchester, with kickoff scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. Bookmakers currently favor the home side, Manchester United, with odds at -130 (bet $130 to win $100) for a 90-minute victory. Lyon is considered the underdog at +330, and a draw is priced at +300. The over/under for total goals in the match is set at 2.5.
Before making any bets on the Man United vs. Lyon game, consider the insights from soccer expert Brandt Sutton. Here are his Europa League predictions for this matchup:
Predictions by Expert Brandt Sutton:
- Both Teams to Score & Over 2.5 goals (-120): Sutton points out that both teams possess strong attacking forces but also tend to concede goals. Both Teams to Score has occurred in Lyon`s last five matches and in 8 of Manchester United`s last 11 games. Lyon has conceded two or more goals in three of their recent five matches across all competitions, and Manchester United has not managed to keep a clean sheet in the Europa League since their 2-0 victory against FCSB on January 30th.
- Over 9 corners (-130): Sutton notes, “Manchester United had eight corners in the first leg despite having only 45% of possession. With so much at stake in this second leg, I anticipate both teams pushing forward and creating scoring opportunities, which should lead to over 10 corners.”
Where to Watch
The match will be available for streaming. Check your local providers for viewing options.
Adrian Whitmore