Groupama Stadium in Lyon sets the stage for a crucial UEFA Europa League encounter as Lyon hosts Austrian champions FC Salzburg. The French side’s resurgence under their 2025 manager faces a stern test against Salzburg’s renowned youth development and attacking philosophy. This clash of styles makes for a compelling match preview.
Our Lyon vs FC Salzburg betting preview provides expert analysis for this Europa League fixture. This comprehensive Lyon vs FC Salzburg match preview examines all key factors, serving as your definitive Lyon vs FC Salzburg preview for this 2025 encounter.
Lyon vs FC Salzburg Match Preview/Betting Preview
This European tie features Lyon’s rebuilt squad against Salzburg’s established production line of young talent. The French side’s home advantage could be crucial against Salzburg’s high-press system that has troubled many European opponents in recent seasons.
Team Recent Form
Lyon: WWDLW
FC Salzburg: DWWLW
Key Stats
- Lyon are unbeaten in their last 8 home matches across all competitions.
- Salzburg have scored in 12 of their last 13 European away fixtures.
- Both teams have scored in 6 of Lyon’s last 8 home European games.
Correct Score Prediction
We predict a 2-2 draw. Lyon’s improved attacking form at Groupama Stadium should see them score multiple goals, but Salzburg’s relentless pressing and clinical finishing will likely see them respond. Both teams’ offensive qualities should cancel each other out in an entertaining stalemate.
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Lyon vs FC Salzburg H2H
- This will be the first competitive meeting between the two clubs.
- Lyon have won 3 of their last 4 home matches against Austrian opponents.
- Salzburg have lost only 1 of their last 7 away matches against French teams.
- Both teams have scored in 4 of Salzburg’s last 5 visits to France.
Pre Game Odds
- Lyon to Win: 2.20
- Draw: 3.50
- FC Salzburg to Win: 3.10
Team News Lyon
Lyon will be without defender Nicolás Tagliafico due to suspension, but welcome back key midfielder Corentin Tolisso from injury. Striker Alexandre Lacazette is expected to lead the line despite carrying a minor knock from their last Ligue 1 match.
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Team News FC Salzburg
Salzburg face concerns with key midfielder Maurits Kjaergaard facing a late fitness test for this 2025 European fixture. Defender Strahinja Pavlovic remains unavailable through injury, while striker Karim Konate is confirmed fit despite recent rotation in Bundesliga matches.
Predicted Line-ups
Lyon (4-3-3): Lopes; Mata, Lovren, O’Brien, Henrique; Tolisso, Caqueret, Cherki; Nuamah, Lacazette, Fofana.
FC Salzburg (4-3-1-2): Schlager; Dedic, Solet, Okoh, Ulmer; Bidstrup, Sucic, Gourna-Douath; Gloukh; Konate, Simic.
Lyon vs FC Salzburg 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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