Manchester United vs. Lyon Tips and Odds – 17/04/2025

• Fixture: Manchester United vs Lyon
• Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025
• Venue: Groupama Stadium, Lyon, France

Match Preview

The Europa League quarter-final between Lyon and Manchester United is shaping up to be a thrilling encounter after their dramatic 2-2 draw in the first leg at the Groupama Stadium. Both sides will feel they have unfinished business, with defensive lapses and late drama defining the opening clash. Lyon’s Rayan Cherki was the hero for the French side, scoring a stoppage-time equalizer after André Onana’s second costly error of the night. The result leaves the tie delicately poised ahead of the return leg at Old Trafford.

Lyon comes into this match with momentum on their side. Under Paulo Fonseca’s guidance, they have been in excellent form domestically and in Europe, winning six of their last seven games before this tie. Their attacking trio of Alexandre Lacazette, Georges Mikautadze, and Cherki has been pivotal to their success. In the first leg, Thiago Almada’s free-kick goal and Cherki’s late strike highlighted their ability to capitalize on opposition mistakes. However, Lyon will be wary of their defensive vulnerabilities, as Joshua Zirkzee’s late header nearly cost them the game.

Manchester United’s season has been a tale of contrasts. While their Premier League campaign has been underwhelming—currently sitting in 13th place—their European performances have been far more encouraging. Ruben Amorim’s side remains unbeaten in this season’s Europa League and has shown resilience in high-pressure situations. The first leg saw standout performances from Bruno Fernandes and teenage defender Leny Yoro, who scored his first goal for the club. However, United’s Achilles’ heel remains their goalkeeper André Onana, whose errors continue to undermine otherwise solid team performances.

This second leg will likely see both teams adopt cautious yet opportunistic approaches. Lyon will look to exploit their home advantage with quick transitions and creative play from Cherki and Almada. Meanwhile, United will rely on Fernandes’ leadership and creativity to unlock Lyon’s defense while hoping for a cleaner performance from Onana. With both sides capable of scoring and conceding in equal measure, fans can expect another high-energy contest.

Injuries and Suspensions

Manchester United:

• Out: Lisandro Martínez (hamstring), Jonny Evans (calf), Ayden Heaven (hip), Amad Diallo (ankle).
• Doubtful: Matthijs de Ligt (foot), Kobbie Mainoo (fitness).

Lyon:

• Out: Ernest Nuamah (ACL rupture), Malick Fofana (knee).
• Doubtful: Duje Ćaleta-Car (fitness).

Key Players to Watch

Manchester United:

• Bruno Fernandes: The Portuguese playmaker has been instrumental in United’s Europa League campaign with his goals and assists. His pinpoint cross for Zirkzee’s goal in the first leg showcased his creative brilliance.
• Leny Yoro: The young defender impressed with a composed performance and a crucial equalizing goal in Lyon.

Lyon:

• Rayan Cherki: With eight assists in this Europa League campaign, Cherki is Lyon’s creative heartbeat. His last-minute equalizer in the first leg demonstrated his composure under pressure.
• Georges Mikautadze: The Georgian forward has been a consistent threat with four goals in Europe this season.

Prediction

Given both teams’ recent form and the stakes involved, this match is likely to be another closely contested affair. Manchester United’s experience in European knockout football, added to their home advantage, gives them an edge. A narrow win for the Red Devils or another draw seems likely.

Predicted Score: Manchester United 2-1 Lyon

Betting Markets

With both teams showing attacking flair but defensive frailties, markets like “Over 2.5 Goals” and “Both Teams to Score” offer good value bets.