Manchester United vs Lyon prediction, H2H and probable lineups - April 17, 2025
The second leg of the 2024/25 Europa League quarter-final between Manchester United and Lyon will take place on April 17 at the legendary Old Trafford. The first encounter ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw, keeping the suspense at its peak — everything will be decided in Manchester. I'm suggesting a bet on goals in this clash with good odds.
Match preview
Manchester United secured a comfortable draw in the first leg — 2-2, although victory slipped away in the dying seconds: the second goal was conceded in the 95th minute. An interesting fact — the Red Devils remain the only team in this season's European competitions (UCL and UEL) yet to suffer a defeat.
To advance to the semi-finals, Erik ten Hag's side needs to win at home. The last time United reached this stage of the tournament was in the 2020/21 campaign. It's also worth noting that the team's current unbeaten streak in the Europa League stands at 11 matches: 6 wins and 5 draws. Over the weekend, United suffered a crushing defeat to Newcastle away — 1-4. The Red Devils are only 14th in the league standings.
The French club is unlikely to be satisfied with the outcome of the first meeting — a draw at home now requires them to go all out in Manchester. To progress further, Lyon needs to beat United right at Old Trafford. In the event of another draw, extra time awaits.
Nevertheless, the Weavers have something to offer: the team is unbeaten in the Europa League for eight consecutive matches — 4 wins and 4 draws. The last time Lyon reached the semi-finals of Europe's second most prestigious club competition was in the 2016/17 season. Over the weekend, Lyon defeated Auxerre away (3-1) in Ligue 1 and maintained their 4th place in the league standings.
Probable lineups
- Manchester United: Andre Onana – Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Noussair Mazraoui – Diogo Dalot, Patrick Dorgu, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes – Manuel Ugarte, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Højlund
- Lyon: Lucas Perri – Nicolas Tagliafico, Moussa Niakhaté, Clinton Mata, Ainsley Maitland-Niles – Paul Akouokou, Jordan Veretout, Corentin Tolisso – Thiago Almada, Rayan Cherki, Georges Mikautadze
Match facts and head-to-head
- The "Both teams to score" bet has been successful in 6 of United's 7 Europa League matches
- The "Both teams to score" option has been successful in 6 of Lyon's 8 Europa League games
- The teams have met five times in European competitions, with Lyon never winning and United claiming two victories
Prediction
In 4 of these teams' 6 matches, both teams have scored, and there's a feeling that at Old Trafford, the teams will exchange goals. Bookmakers are backing United and offering odds of 1.76 for a home win. However, our prediction is "Both teams to score" at odds of 1.67.
