Manchester United and Lyon are set to clash in the second leg of their 2025 UEFA Europa League quarterfinal at Old Trafford on Thursday. The first leg in Lyon ended in a 2-2 draw, with Lyon`s Rayan Cherki scoring a late equalizer.
In their recent domestic league matches, Lyon secured a 3-1 victory against Auxerre in Ligue 1, while Manchester United suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Newcastle in the Premier League.
The upcoming match is crucial for both teams as they vie for a spot in the Europa League semifinals. Manchester United enters as the favorite, playing at home, but Lyon has proven to be a competitive opponent, as seen in the first leg.
Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET at Old Trafford in Manchester. The stakes are high, and fans can expect an exciting and closely contested match as both teams aim to advance in the Europa League.
Expert Predictions
SportsLine expert Brandt Sutton has provided insights for the match, highlighting the potential for goals.
Both Teams to Score & Over 2.5 goals (-120)
Sutton points out that both teams possess strong attacking capabilities but have also shown vulnerability in defense. Lyon has seen both teams score in their last five matches, while Manchester United has in eight of their last 11. Lyon has conceded two or more goals in three of their last five games, and Manchester United hasn`t kept a clean sheet in the Europa League since January 30.
Over 9 corners (-130)
Sutton anticipates a high number of corners, noting Manchester United had eight corners in the first leg despite having less possession. With the pressure to win, he expects both teams to attack, leading to numerous scoring opportunities and, consequently, over 10 corners in the match.
