Lyon will host Go Ahead Eagles at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in an important Europa League match. Both teams are competing for top spots in the group, with Lyon currently leading. The match is scheduled for Thursday as part of the sixth matchday of the group stage.
Lyon’s Current Form and Standings
Lyon enters the match with 12 points from five matches, tied at the top with Midtjylland and Aston Villa. They need to secure a positive result to maintain their lead, especially after a recent Ligue 1 defeat to Lorient. Lyon’s form in the Europa League has been impressive, with one loss out of five games, and they are unbeaten at home in the competition this season.
Key Players for Lyon
- Corentin Tolisso: Leading scorer for Lyon in the Europa League, contributing significantly with four goals and one assist.
- Injury Updates: Lyon will be without Ruben Kluivert, Tanner Tessmann, Malick Fofana, and Ernest Nuamah due to injuries.
Go Ahead Eagles’ Debut in the Europa League
Go Ahead Eagles are competing in the Europa League for the first time and are looking for their second away victory. They previously achieved a historic win against Panathinaikos and followed up with a home win over Aston Villa.
Challenges for Go Ahead Eagles
Go Ahead Eagles currently sit outside the playoff spots. A win on Thursday could propel them as high as 15th in the standings, depending on other results. However, they will struggle without key players like Soren Tengstedt and Pim Saathof, who are unavailable due to injuries. Milan Smit has been a significant contributor, scoring two goals in the tournament, but has faced challenges in recent matches.
Match Predictions
Considering Lyon’s strong home record and overall experience in the tournament, they are favored to win this matchup. Our prediction for the final score is Lyon 2, Go Ahead Eagles 0. This match is crucial for Lyon as they aim to solidify their position at the top of the group.
Expected Lineups
| Lyon | Go Ahead Eagles |
|---|---|
| Greif; Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico; Maitland-Niles, Morton, Carvalho, Vinicius; Sulc, Tolisso; Satriano | De Busser; Deijl, Dirksen, Kramer, James; Meulensteen, Rahmouni; Margaret, Twigt, Suray; Smit |
This match promises an exciting display of talent and strategy as both teams vie for crucial points in their Europa League campaign. Fans can expect a competitive encounter as Lyon looks to extend their impressive record against the debuting Go Ahead Eagles.
