Olympique Lyonnais
Football UEFA Europa League Parc Olympique Lyonnais Thu 15 Oct 12:45
Crystal Palace FC
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  6. Lineups
  7. Injuries
  8. Squads
  9. Table

Lyon vs Crystal Palace Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Lyon To Win @ +116

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We believe that Lyon will get the better of Crystal Palace and the favourites are excellent value at +116. The Full-Time Result odds look really attractive and we’re confident of landing a return here.

Dive into our Lyon vs Crystal Palace betting breakdown for the complete analysis of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Lyon vs Crystal Palace Preview

French Ligue 1 club Lyon host Premier League outfit Crystal Palace at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, with kick-off set for 12:45 on Thursday 15 October.

Lyon were beaten last game and this was on the road at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Lens claimed a 2-1 Ligue 1 victory. Paulo Fonseca's team had 52% possession and managed five shots on target, with Khalis Merah getting the goal.

Crystal Palace claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 3-1 Premier League win occurred against Nottingham Forest at Selhurst Park. The Eagles had 43% possession and managed seven shots on goal, while Daichi Kamada, Jefferson Lerma and Yeremy Pino found the net.

In the last Europa League round, Lyon claimed a 2-1 victory when visiting Anderlecht, while Palace hosted Lech Poznan and won 4-0.

Europa League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Crystal Palace logo Crystal Palace 1 1 0 0 4 0 4 4:0 3
10 Lyon logo Lyon 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 2:1 3
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Lyon – Last 10 League & Europa League Games

Lyon have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 14.1 attempts. OL have averaged 52.3% possession and 6.8 corners per match, conceding 1.3 goals and 6.1 corners from 4.3 shots on goal and 12.1 attempts.

Players to Watch

Top goalscorers are Corentin Tolisso and Ernest Nuamah on 3 goals, while Zachary Athekame has bagged 2. Corentin Tolisso is top assists maker with 4, while goalies Dominik Greif and Remy Descamps have kept 3 clean sheets between them.

Crystal Palace – Last 10 League & Europa League Games

Palace have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.6 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts. The South London club have averaged 42.0% possession, 3.4 corners taken and 5.9 corners against, while conceding 1.9 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 17.1 attempts.

Players to Watch

We’ve seen Yeremy Pino, Joergen Strand Larsen and Tyrick Mitchell score 2 goals each. Daichi Kamada has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Lyon predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Remy Descamps (GK), Zachary Athekame, Clinton Mata, Ruben Kluivert, Abner Vinicius, Tanner Tessmann, Tyler Morton, Kaïl Boudache, Noah Nartey, Keito Nakamura, Pavel Sulc.

Crystal Palace predicted lineup (3-4-3): Walter Benitez (GK), Chris Richards, Axel Disasi, Honest Ahanor, Anan Khalaili, Quinten Timber, Adam Wharton, Tyrick Mitchell, Daichi Kamada, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Yéremi Pino.

Main Match Prediction

Lyon could land the money in this Europa League game and we’ll take this pick with confidence. There are appealing odds of +116 and we can’t pass up the chance to back the favourites.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (domestic league and Europa League matches):

  • OL have won 14 of their last 20 games at home.
  • OL have won 3 of their last 5 games.
  • OL have won 2 consecutive games at home.

Our job is to consult the latest Europa League team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.

Lyon to Win Probability

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 46.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 50-55%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Lyon Lyon logo 2 - 1 Crystal Palace logo Crystal Palace

Our prediction for the correct score is Lyon to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +600. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Yeremy Pino Over 0.5 Shots On Target -105 BetMGM logo

Yeremy Pino (Palace) has registered one or more shots on goal in three consecutive matches. We think this could be a decisive stat and we’ll bet on him to cover the Shots on Target line which is on offer at odds of -105.

Latest Yeremy Pino Player Prop Odds

Noah Nartey to Score +390 BetMGM logo

Noah Nartey (OL) has registered two goals in his past eight matches. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +390 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Noah Nartey Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -128 BetMGM logo

In terms of average corners for the past five Lyon home games, the number is 15.00. The previous five Crystal Palace matches have averaged 9.60 corners. We’re going to select the Overs for Total Corners, with this line standing out and you can secure odds of -128.

Europa League & League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Lyon Logo Lyon
Total
12.90 6.80 6.10
Home
11.90 6.50 5.40
Away
10.20 4.60 5.60
Crystal Palace Logo Crystal Palace
Total
9.30 3.40 5.90
Home
10.10 4.90 5.20
Away
9.00 2.90 6.10
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Lyon +116
Total Goals Over 2.5 -161
Shots On Target Yeremy Pino Over 0.5 -105

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Lyon vs Crystal Palace Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Lyon Trading at Shorter Odds Than Palace

The favourites have a 46% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Lyon chalked up at +116 to land a win in this Europa League clash. Crystal Palace are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +210.

If you think that Lyon are able to beat Palace, then the -118 could be the option for you on the Asian Handicap -0.25. Built into this bet is the half stake refund should the scoreline end level.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -192.

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Loïs Openda Favourite to Score the First Goal

There is +135 available that Loïs Openda finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +390.

Player Goals
Loïs Openda (OL)
First
+390
Anytime
+135
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Jørgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace)
First
+510
Anytime
+180
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Keito Nakamura (OL)
First
+700
Anytime
+250
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Player Shots On Target
Jørgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace)
Over 0.5
-222
Under 0.5
-
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Corentin Tolisso (OL)
Over 0.5
-200
Under 0.5
-
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Keito Nakamura (OL)
Over 0.5
-139
Under 0.5
-
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Player Shots
Jørgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace)
Over 2.5
-130
Under 2.5
-
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Keito Nakamura (OL)
Over 2.5
+125
Under 2.5
-
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Corentin Tolisso (OL)
Over 2.5
-100
Under 2.5
-
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Team Stats

Latest Europa League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Lyon logo Lyon Stats
Crystal Palace logo Crystal Palace Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession

Lyon vs Crystal Palace Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the OL vs Palace team news. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the Europa League, along with current injury news.

Lyon Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup 3-4-3

Lyon Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

40 Remy Descamps
13 Zachary Athekame 22 Clinton Mata 21 Ruben Kluivert 16 Abner Vinicius
6 Tanner Tessmann 23 Tyler Morton
26 Kaïl Boudache 99 Noah Nartey 11 Keito Nakamura
10 Pavel Sulc
44 Walter Benitez
26 Chris Richards 5 Axel Disasi 21 Honest Ahanor
25 Anan Khalaili 23 Quinten Timber 20 Adam Wharton 3 Tyrick Mitchell
18 Daichi Kamada 22 J. Strand Larsen 10 Yéremi Pino

Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup 3-4-3

Previous Lyon Lineups

09 Oct Ligue 1
Lens 2-1 Lyon
19 Sep Ligue 1
Lyon 4-0 Rennes
16 Sep Europa League
Anderlecht 1-2 Lyon
12 Sep Ligue 1
Paris FC 0-0 Lyon
04 Sep Ligue 1
Lyon 3-1 Auxerre
29 Aug Ligue 1
Lyon 1-1 Le Havre

Previous Crystal Palace Lineups

11 Oct Premier League
Crystal Palace 3-1 Nott’m Forest
20 Sep Premier League
Leeds 0-0 Crystal Palace
17 Sep Europa League
Crystal Palace 4-0 Lech
12 Sep Premier League
Crystal Palace 2-3 Ipswich
08 Sep EFL Cup
Crystal Palace 3-0 Middlesbrough
05 Sep Premier League
Fulham 2-3 Crystal Palace

Injuries & Suspensions

Lyon Injury Table
Type Name Info
Mohamed Ouedraogo Knee
Moussa Niakhate Hamstring
Crystal Palace Injury Table
Type Name Info
Dean Henderson Foot
Jean-Philippe Mateta Thigh
Takehiro Tomiyasu Calf
Chadi Riad Knee
Team Squads

Lyon Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Paulo Fonseca

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Clinton Mata 22 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Tanner Tessmann 6 M 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Keito Nakamura 11 F 1 90 1 0 1 0 0 0
Ruben Kluivert 21 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Kail Boudache 26 F 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0

Crystal Palace Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Pierre Sage

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Adam Wharton 20 M 1 90 1 0 0 1 0 0
Honest Ahanor 21 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Axel Disasi 5 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Yeremy Pino 10 F 1 90 1 0 1 0 0 0
Walter Benitez 44 G 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
UEFA FlagEuropa League Table
Europa League Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Juventus 1 1 0 0 5:0 3
2 Crystal Palace 1 1 0 0 4:0 3
3 Sparta Prague 1 1 0 0 4:1 3
4 Besiktas 1 1 0 0 4:1 3
5 Union S-G 1 1 0 0 3:0 3
6 Ferencvaros 1 1 0 0 3:1 3
7 Benfica 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
8 OFI Crete 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
8 Leverkusen 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
10 Lyon 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
10 Torreense 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
10 Bournemouth 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
13 Olympiacos 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
14 RB Salzburg 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
15 Sunderland 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
15 Omonia Nicosia 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
17 Rennes 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
17 Sturm Graz 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
17 Hapoel Be'er-Sheva 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
17 Dinamo Zagreb 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
21 Jagiellonia 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
22 Anderlecht 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
22 Real Sociedad 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
22 Lillestrom 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
25 Celta Vigo 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
25 AZ Alkmaar 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
25 Levski Sofia 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
28 Celtic 1 0 0 1 1:3 0
29 AC Milan 1 0 0 1 0:2 0
29 Hoffenheim 1 0 0 1 0:2 0
29 NK Celje 1 0 0 1 0:2 0
32 Marseille 1 0 0 1 1:4 0
33 Ararat Armenia 1 0 0 1 1:4 0
34 Viktoria Plzeň 1 0 0 1 0:3 0
35 Lech 1 0 0 1 0:4 0
36 NEC Nijmegen 1 0 0 1 0:5 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Juventus 1 1 0 0 5:0 3
2 Crystal Palace 1 1 0 0 4:0 3
3 Besiktas 1 1 0 0 4:1 3
4 OFI Crete 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
5 Leverkusen 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
6 Olympiacos 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
7 Omonia Nicosia 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
8 Sunderland 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
9 Hapoel Be'er-Sheva 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
10 Sturm Graz 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
11 Sparta Prague 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
12 Union S-G 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
13 Ferencvaros 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
14 Benfica 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
15 Bournemouth 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
16 Lyon 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
17 Torreense 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
18 RB Salzburg 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
19 Rennes 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
20 Dinamo Zagreb 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
21 Jagiellonia 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
22 Celta Vigo 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
23 AZ Alkmaar 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
24 NK Celje 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
25 Hoffenheim 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
26 Marseille 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
27 Lech 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
28 NEC Nijmegen 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
29 Lillestrom 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
30 Real Sociedad 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
31 Anderlecht 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
32 Levski Sofia 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
33 Celtic 1 0 0 1 1:3 0
34 AC Milan 1 0 0 1 0:2 0
35 Ararat Armenia 1 0 0 1 1:4 0
36 Viktoria Plzeň 1 0 0 1 0:3 0
France FlagLigue 1 Table
Ligue 1 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Monaco 6 4 2 0 10:5 14
2 Lille 6 4 1 1 9:4 13
3 Rennes 6 4 1 1 12:10 13
4 Lyon 6 3 2 1 11:4 11
5 Paris FC 6 3 2 1 8:4 11
6 PSG 6 3 2 1 11:8 11
7 Brest 6 2 2 2 12:9 8
8 Lorient 6 2 2 2 6:6 8
9 Nice 6 2 2 2 5:7 8
10 Lens 6 2 1 3 11:10 7
11 Strasbourg 6 2 1 3 11:12 7
12 Angers 6 2 1 3 7:10 7
13 Marseille 6 2 0 4 9:8 6
14 Le Mans 6 1 3 2 10:12 6
15 Toulouse 6 1 3 2 9:11 6
16 Auxerre 6 2 0 4 8:16 6
17 Troyes 6 1 1 4 4:13 4
18 Le Havre 6 0 2 4 4:8 2
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Rennes 4 3 1 0 10:5 10
2 Nice 4 2 2 0 5:3 8
3 Lyon 3 2 1 0 8:2 7
4 Paris FC 3 2 1 0 5:1 7
5 Monaco 3 2 1 0 6:3 7
6 Lille 3 2 1 0 5:2 7
7 Lens 3 2 0 1 7:4 6
8 Auxerre 3 2 0 1 4:4 6
9 Le Mans 3 1 2 0 6:5 5
10 Brest 3 1 1 1 7:4 4
11 Strasbourg 2 1 1 0 3:2 4
12 Lorient 3 1 1 1 4:4 4
13 Marseille 3 1 0 2 7:5 3
14 PSG 2 1 0 1 4:3 3
15 Angers 3 1 0 2 3:4 3
16 Toulouse 3 1 0 2 3:5 3
17 Le Havre 3 0 1 2 1:3 1
18 Troyes 3 0 1 2 2:8 1
England FlagPremier League Table
Premier League Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Man City 6 6 0 0 16:5 18
2 Arsenal 6 5 0 1 10:5 15
3 Brighton 6 4 1 1 18:5 13
4 Brentford 6 2 4 0 12:6 10
5 Everton 6 2 4 0 8:5 10
6 Chelsea 6 3 1 2 15:13 10
7 Leeds 6 2 3 1 8:5 9
8 Hull 6 2 3 1 8:6 9
9 Liverpool 6 2 3 1 7:7 9
10 Ipswich 6 3 0 3 9:12 9
11 Newcastle 6 2 2 2 10:13 8
12 Crystal Palace 6 2 1 3 9:12 7
13 Man United 6 1 3 2 9:9 6
14 Coventry 6 2 0 4 5:11 6
15 Nott’m Forest 6 1 2 3 5:8 5
16 Aston Villa 6 1 2 3 6:11 5
17 Sunderland 6 1 1 4 6:12 4
18 Bournemouth 6 0 3 3 7:13 3
19 Tottenham 6 0 3 3 3:9 3
20 Fulham 6 0 2 4 6:10 2
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Arsenal 3 3 0 0 7:2 9
2 Man City 3 3 0 0 8:4 9
3 Brighton 3 2 1 0 8:1 7
4 Brentford 3 2 1 0 7:1 7
5 Chelsea 3 2 1 0 11:6 7
6 Everton 3 2 1 0 5:2 7
7 Ipswich 3 2 0 1 4:4 6
8 Leeds 3 1 2 0 5:2 5
9 Hull 3 1 2 0 4:2 5
10 Newcastle 3 1 2 0 6:5 5
11 Man United 3 1 1 1 6:4 4
12 Crystal Palace 3 1 0 2 6:8 3
13 Coventry 3 1 0 2 4:7 3
14 Sunderland 3 1 0 2 1:4 3
15 Bournemouth 3 0 2 1 3:4 2
16 Liverpool 3 0 2 1 2:5 2
17 Fulham 3 0 1 2 5:7 1
18 Aston Villa 3 0 1 2 3:5 1
19 Nott’m Forest 3 0 1 2 0:2 1
20 Tottenham 3 0 1 2 2:5 1

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