The Stadion Galgenwaard in Utrecht sets the stage for an intriguing friendly encounter as FC Utrecht welcomes Lyon in a matchup that pits Eredivisie quality against Ligue 1 experience.
This fixture features Utrecht’s solid home form against Lyon’s French pedigree, creating an interesting preseason test. This match preview examines all aspects of this friendly encounter between Dutch and French opponents.
This comprehensive FC Utrecht vs Lyon betting preview provides essential analysis for this preseason fixture. Our detailed FC Utrecht vs Lyon match preview covers current form, tactical approaches, and team news to deliver expert predictions and valuable betting insights for this matchup between Eredivisie contenders and Ligue 1 established side.
FC Utrecht Vs Lyon Match Preview/Betting Preview
Team Recent Form
FC Utrecht: WDLWW
Lyon: LWWLD
Key Stats
- Utrecht are unbeaten in their last 7 home matches across all competitions.
- Lyon have won only 2 of their last 10 away matches in all competitions.
- This will be the first meeting between these sides since 2017.
Correct Score Prediction
Our predicted correct score is FC Utrecht 1-1 Lyon. Utrecht’s strong home form and organization should make them difficult to beat, while Lyon’s individual quality suggests they will find a way to score. Both teams are likely to use this friendly for experimentation, leading to a closely contested draw.
FC Utrecht Vs Lyon H2H
- The teams have met twice before in friendly matches.
- Lyon won the last encounter 3-1 in 2017.
- Both previous matches featured over 2.5 goals.
- Utrecht have never kept a clean sheet against Lyon.
Pre Game Odds
- FC Utrecht Win: 6/4
- Draw: 5/2
- Lyon Win: 7/4
Team News FC Utrecht
Utrecht will be without injured defender Mark van der Maarel, while midfielder Oscar Fraulo is being rested. However, striker Anastasios Douvikas is expected to start, providing the home side with crucial attacking threat against Lyon’s defense.
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Team News Lyon
Lyon faces several injury concerns with key attacker Alexandre Lacazette ruled out, while defender Nicolás Tagliafico is doubtful. However, new signing Mama Baldé is expected to feature, providing the visitors with additional attacking options in this friendly.
Predicted Line-ups
FC Utrecht: Barkas; Ter Avest, Van der Hoorn, Viergever, Boussaid; Bozdoğan, Labyad; Booth, Van de Streek, Toornstra; Douvikas.
Lyon: Lopes; Mata, Lovren, O’Brien, Henrique; Caqueret, Tolisso; Cherki, Fofana, Nuamah; Baldé.
FC Utrecht Vs Lyon Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Draw
Tip 2 – Over/Under 2.5 goals: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 – Both team to score: Yes
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