Olympique Lyonnais vs Manchester United Prediction Adam Hakanson Pro Tipster

Olympique Lyonnais: Form, Lineup & Prediction

Olympique Lyonnais enter this match on the back of a decent run of results, winning 3 of their last 5 Ligue 1 matches. They defeated Strasbourg 2-1, drew 1-1 with Marseille, lost narrowly to PSG 1-0, thrashed Angers 4-0, and drew 2-2 against Lille in their most recent outing.

Key players and injuries

• Unavailable players: Toko Ekambi (knee), Cherki (hamstring)
• In-form contributors: Lacazette (8 goals), Aouar (5 assists), Tagliafico (4 goals from defense)

Position in the standings

Lyon currently sit 5th in the Ligue 1 table with 53 points from 30 games played. They are 4 points behind 3rd-placed Rennes, but have a game in hand, keeping their Champions League qualification hopes alive.

Strengths and weaknesses

Lyon have one of the most potent attacks in Ligue 1, scoring 56 goals so far. However, their defensive record has been patchy, conceding 35 goals - more than the top 4 teams above them. At home, their record of 9 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses at the Groupama Stadium this season gives them a slight edge.

Prediction for Olympique Lyonnais

With key attackers like Lacazette and Aouar in good form, and home advantage, Olympique Lyonnais have a decent chance of getting a positive result against Manchester United. However, their defensive vulnerabilities could be exploited by the visitors' firepower.

Manchester United: Form, Lineup & Prediction

Manchester United have blown hot and cold in recent Premier League matches. After losing 7-0 to Liverpool, they responded with a 3-1 win over Fulham, before a disappointing 1-1 draw versus Southampton. They then thrashed Newcastle 4-1, but followed it with a shock 1-0 home loss to Bournemouth last week.

Key players and injuries

• Unavailable players: Varane (calf), Sancho (ankle)
• In-form contributors: Rashford (23 goals), Casemiro (5 goals from midfield), Dalot (6 assists)

Position in the standings

United currently occupy 4th place in the Premier League with 54 points from 29 games. They have a narrow 2-point lead over 5th-placed Newcastle in the race for the final Champions League spot.

Strengths and weaknesses

Manchester United's main strength is their potent attack led by Rashford's goals and Fernandes' creativity. Defensively, they have kept 11 clean sheets but have also conceded some cheap goals. Their away form of 7 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses suggests vulnerability on the road.

Prediction for Manchester United

With their Champions League qualification still hanging in the balance, Manchester United need a positive result from this match. However, their inconsistent away form and Lyon's home prowess make this a potentially tricky fixture for the visitors.

Head-to-head statistics (Recent Meetings)

• Manchester United 1-1 Olympique Lyonnais (20.04.2022)
• Olympique Lyonnais 0-1 Manchester United (19.09.2021)
• Manchester United 3-0 Olympique Lyonnais (19.02.2021)
• The teams have traded narrow wins in recent meetings
• Key player duel: Rashford vs Lacazette (prolific strikers for both sides)

Betting Odds & Coefficients

• 1X2 market: Olympique Lyonnais 2.75 | Draw 3.40 | Manchester United 2.50
• Over/Under 2.5 goals: Over 2.05 | Under 1.75
• BTTS: Yes 1.70 | No 2.10
• Correct score: Olympique Lyonnais 1-1 Manchester United 6.50