Manchester United and Lyon Face Off in Europa League Quarterfinals

The UEFA Europa League continues with a highly anticipated quarterfinal first leg match between Lyon and Manchester United. Lyon, currently fifth in Ligue 1, aims to build on their strong Europa League performance, having defeated FCSB convincingly in the previous round. Manchester United, seeking success in a challenging season, hopes to extend their history of strong tournament showings.

The match will take place at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Décines-Charpieu, France, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. ET. Lyon is favored to win at +145 odds, while Manchester United is the underdog at +175. A draw is priced at +240, and the over/under for total goals is 2.5.

Expert Prediction

Soccer expert Brandt Sutton has shared his predictions for the Manchester United vs. Lyon match:

Draw (+220)

Sutton highlights Manchester United`s impressive record in Europa League knockout stages, remaining unbeaten in the first leg of their last 11 such ties. They have also only lost once in their last 21 Europa League games. Historically, the last two matches between Lyon and Manchester United in France ended in draws (2-2 in 2004 and 1-1 in 2008).

Under 2.5 Goals (+106)

Lyon`s defense has been solid in the Europa League, conceding one or fewer goals in four of their last five matches. Manchester United has also shown defensive strength, allowing just four goals during their six-game unbeaten run.

Sutton suggests that Manchester United is likely to adopt a defensive approach for this first leg, with the second leg at Old Trafford in mind. The under 2.5 goals bet is available at plus-money.

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