Real Betis vs Lyon: Match Preview & Prediction
Real Betis host Lyon today in their fourth UEFA Europa League group-stage match. The Andalusian team currently holds five points from three games.
Real Betis Group Stage Performance
- 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest
- 2-0 win over Ludogorets Razgrad
- 0-0 draw against Genk
Lyon Group Stage Performance
Lyon has won all three of their matches, earning a perfect nine points:
- 1-0 victory over Utrecht
- 2-0 win against Red Bull Salzburg
- 2-0 win over Basel
Match Importance
A win for Real Betis would significantly boost their chances of advancing to the knockout phase. Meanwhile, Lyon can move much closer to qualification by avoiding defeat.
Team Lineups and Key Players
Real Betis will miss several key players but will rely on speed and creativity on the wings.
- Predicted lineup: Valles; Bellerín, Bartra, Gómez, Ruibal; Amrabat, Fornals; Antony, Lo Celso, Abde Ezzalzouli; Cucho Hernández
Lyon will also be without several important players. Coach Paulo Fonseca is expected to maintain his usual attacking formation.
- Predicted lineup: Greif; Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhaté, Abner Vinicius; Tyler Morton, William Carvalho; Afonso Moreira, Corentin Tolisso, Pavel Šulc; Martin Satriano
Match Strategy
Real Betis aims to dominate possession and apply high pressing to control the game at home.
"A win for Real Betis would greatly strengthen their chances of reaching the knockout phase, while Lyon can take a big step toward qualification by avoiding defeat."
Author's summary: This crucial Europa League clash sees Real Betis striving to boost their qualification hopes against an undefeated Lyon side seeking to maintain their perfect record.