Young Boys vs Lyon Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Jan 2026

Europa League Betting Preview: Young Boys vs Lyon

Swiss Super League outfit Young Boys host French Ligue 1 side Lyon at Wankdorfstadion, with kick-off set for 12:45 on Thursday 22 January.

Lyon have a good chance of getting a result against Young Boys. On this basis, we will bet the away team at -132 on the Full-Time Result market and land the dividends if they manage to secure a victory.

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Young Boys were beaten 3-1 at Wankdorfstadion in their last game. This was at home to Lausanne-Sport in the Super League. The Bern outfit recorded six shots on target and had 44% possession, with Chris Bedia registering the goal.

Lyon claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 2-1 Ligue 1 win occurred against Brest at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. OL had six shots on goal and boasted 71% possession, with Pavel Sulc and Abner both on target.

In their last Europa League matches, Young Boys hosted LOSC Lille and won 1-0, with Lyon landing a 2-1 home win over Go Ahead Eagles.

Europa League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Lyon	6	5	0	1	13	3	10	13:3	15
21	Young Boys	6	3	0	3	8	12	-4	8:12	9

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4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.0 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts. YB have had 50.8% possession and 3.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 2.1 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 3.9 corners.

Top scorers are Chris Bedia and Christian Fassnacht on 5 goals, while Alvyn Sanches has racked up 3. Alan Virginius is the leading assists maker with 4.

Lyon have 6 victories, 3 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 5.9 shots on goal, 13.9 attempts and 1.9 goals. The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes side average 59.9% possession, 5.8 corners awarded and 2.7 corners against, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 7.8 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.

Pavel Sulc has top scored with 5 goals, while Abner and Corentin Tolisso are next on 4 and 3. Afonso Moreira and Pavel Sulc are the top assist makers with 3 apiece, while Dominik Greif has notched 3 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Young Boys predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Marvin Keller (GK), Saidy Janko, Gregory Wüthrich, Loris Benito, Olivier Mambwa, Sandro Lauper, Rayan Raveloson, Darian Males, Dominik Pech, Alan Virginius, Chris Bedia.

Lyon predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Dominik Greif (GK), Clinton Mata, Ruben Kluivert, Nicolas Tagliafico, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Tanner Tessmann, Mathys de Carvalho, Abner Vinicius, Adam Karabec, Khalis Merah, Pavel Sulc.

Young Boys vs Lyon Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the top Young Boys vs Lyon betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to a sharp corners bet, standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll side with Lyon at a nice price of -132 considering that they could have the upper hand in this Europa League clash. This match winner bet provides plenty of juice along with a nice payout.

The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the Europa League form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.

Key Young Boys vs Lyon Europa League & league stats:

• OL have won 4 consecutive games.
• OL have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• OL have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Young Boys have lost their last 3 games.

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 56.8% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Young Boys 0 - 2 Lyon

We’re going for Lyon at +700 to secure a 2-0 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Chris Bedia Over 0.5 Shots On Target -161

Chris Bedia (Young Boys) is available at -161 to have at least one shot on goal. In conclusion, we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to betting on Shots on Target.

Latest Chris Bedia Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+230

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-109

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Pavel Sulc to Score +180

Pavel Sulc (OL) has found the net in four consecutive games. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +180 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Pavel Sulc Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+180

First

+500

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+115

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -132

There has been nine straight Young Boys games where 9.5 Total Corners has not been covered, while it has been seven  consecutive Lyon matches where the same thing has happened. We think that the teams will come up short and this Total Corners wager can be backed at -132.

Europa League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Young Boys

Total

7.60 3.70 3.90

Home

8.60 4.90 3.70

Away

9.00 2.90 6.10

Lyon

Total

8.50 5.80 2.70

Home

7.80 5.40 2.40

Away

9.90 5.80 4.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-115

Under 9.5

-123

Young Boys Corners

Over 3.5

-118

Under 3.5

-120

Lyon Corners

Over 5.5

-123

Under 5.5

-114

Most Corners

1

+230

X

+700

2

-238

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Young Boys vs Lyon Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Lyon are the -133 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 57% chance of winning this Europa League encounter according to the latest betting odds. Young Boys are the underdogs at +325 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

Betting Lyon -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -105 means splitting stake between -0.5 and -1.0. Therefore, a one-goal win over Young Boys means a win and a push, with a 2+ goal victory meaning a full payout.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -172.

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Full-Time Result

1

+325

X

+295

2

-133

Half-Time Result

1

+320

X

+150

2

+123

Double Chance

1X

+104

12

-417

X2

-476

Draw No Bet

1

+205

2

-313

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-118

2 Hcp -0.75

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+125

Over 2.5

-159

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-172

No

+128

Favourite Endrick Moreira de Sousa is priced at +310 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +102.

Endrick Moreira de Sousa (OL)

First

+102

Anytime

+310

Pavel Sulc (OL)

First

+180

Anytime

+500

Corentin Tolisso (OL)

First

+185

Anytime

+525

Afonso Bastardo Moreira (OL)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Chris Bedia (Young Boys)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Joël Monteiro (Young Boys)

First

+330

Anytime

+950

Adam Karabec (OL)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Alan Virginius (Young Boys)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

Khalis Merah (OL)

First

+400

Anytime

+1150

Darian Males (Young Boys)

First

+420

Anytime

+1150

Ainsley Maitland-Niles (OL)

First

+475

Anytime

+1300

Tanner Tessmann (OL)

First

+475

Anytime

+1300

Abner Vinicius da Silva Santos (OL)

First

+480

Anytime

+1400

Armin Gigović (Young Boys)

First

+480

Anytime

+1400

Tyler Morton (OL)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Mathys de Carvalho Soares (OL)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Moussa Niakhaté (OL)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Orel Mangala (OL)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Nicolás Tagliafico (OL)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Clinton Mata (OL)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Hans Hateboer (OL)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Ruben Kluivert (OL)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Pavel Sulc (OL)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+115

Corentin Tolisso (OL)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+115

Chris Bedia (Young Boys)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-109

Afonso Bastardo Moreira (OL)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-122

Joël Monteiro (Young Boys)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-179

Endrick Moreira de Sousa (OL)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-200

Adam Karabec (OL)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

Darian Males (Young Boys)

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-238

Alan Virginius (Young Boys)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-244

Khalis Merah (OL)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-278

Tanner Tessmann (OL)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Ainsley Maitland-Niles (OL)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Abner Vinicius da Silva Santos (OL)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-333

Armin Gigović (Young Boys)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-333

Tyler Morton (OL)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-400

Mathys de Carvalho Soares (OL)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-417

Moussa Niakhaté (OL)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-556

Orel Mangala (OL)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-667

Hans Hateboer (OL)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-833

Nicolás Tagliafico (OL)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-1111

Clinton Mata (OL)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-909

Ruben Kluivert (OL)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1000

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

Young Boys Stats

Lyon Stats

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 4.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 3.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 7.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 2.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 50.80% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 53.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 59.90% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 58.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches

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