Bayern Munich vs Lyon Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Pre-season friendly 2025

The Bavarians came out on top when these sides last met.

Bayern Munich are ready to take on Olympique Lyonnais in a pre-season club friendly fixture. The interesting contest between these clubs will take place at the Allianz Arena.

Bayern will be in action after the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 for the first time. The Bundesliga winners are gearing up for the new season and will face Lyon in their first pre-season game. The German giants, led by Vincent Kompany, had an average 2024-25 campaign, other than winning the domestic league.

The Ligue 1 side Lyon have already been a part of four pre-season contests so far. Their last few games have ended in their favour. With the ongoing form, Olympique Lyonnais are going to put up a tough fight against Kompany and Co.

Kick-off:

• Location: Munich, Germany
• Stadium: Allianz Arena
• Date: Saturday, August 2
• Kick-off Time: 07:00 p.m. IST/ 01:30 p.m. GMT/ 09:30 a.m. ET/ 06:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Pre-Season Form:

Lyon: W-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Luiz Diaz (Bayern Munich)

Luiz Diaz is now a part of Bundesliga giants FC Bayern. The Colombian made a move after a successful season with Liverpool. He is training with the first squad and is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the Bavarians.

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It will be interesting to see Diaz in Bayern’s jersey for the first time.

Georges Mikautadze (Lyon)

The 24-year-old has scored two goals in the last two games for Olympique Lyonnais. Georges Mikautadze is going to play a crucial part in the final third for Lyon. It is going to be a tough encounter against Bayern, and Mikautadze will be looking to step up.

He will be keen on engraving his name on the scoresheet.

Match Facts

• Bayern Munich are on a four-match winning run against Lyon.
• They have scored seven goals in their last three matches against Lyon.
• Lyon have not won any of their last five games against the Bavarians.

Bayern Munich vs Lyon: Betting Tips and Odds

• Bayern Munich to win
• Harry Kane to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito are injured, hence missing out on action for Bayern Munich.

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— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) July 31, 2025

Lyon will be without the services of Ernest Nuamah and Orel Mangala as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 9

Bayern Munich won: 5

Lyon won: 2

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Bayern Munich predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Neuer (GK); Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Gnabry, Diaz; Kane

Lyon predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Descamps (GK); Mata, Kluivert, Niakhate, Abner; Akouokou, Matic, Tessmann; Mikautadze, Rodríguez, Fofana

Match Prediction

As per their last few interactions, the Bavarians have mostly been the better side. Bayern Munich are likely to come out on top as the better team again against Lyon in their upcoming club friendly game.

Prediction: Bayern Munich 3-1 Lyon

Telecast Details

The pre-season friendly game will be streamed live on FC Bayern TV PLUS.

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