FC Utrecht vs Lyon Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26

This will be the first-ever confrontation between the two clubs.

FC Utrecht are all set to lock horns with Lyon in their round 1 league phase fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. Stadion Galgenwaard is ready to witness the interesting clash between these teams.

Even though FC Utrecht will be at home, things are not going to get easier for them. Their last couple of fixtures have not ended in their favour, due to which they will have lower confidence levels too. They have never come face-to-face against Lyon before, and the upcoming fixture can be a tough affair for them.

Olympique Lyonnais will be looking to secure a win in their opening UEFA Europa League game of the 2025-26 season. The Ligue 1 side came close to winning this European competition last season, but they fell prey to Manchester United in the semifinals of the tournament. Lyon are looking in good touch since the beginning of the new season.

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— Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) September 22, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
• Stadium: Stadion Galgenwaard
• Date: Friday, September 26
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Sept 25; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Horațiu Feșnic
• VAR: In use

Form:

FC Utrecht: W-D-W-L-L

Lyon: W-W-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Victor Jensen (FC Utrecht)

The 25-year-old from Denmark is going to play an important role for FC Utrecht. Victor Jensen has consistently performed with good form for his side. From controlling the midfield well to scoring goals, Jensen is going to create issues for the opponent’s defence.

Corentin Tolisso (Lyon)

Corentin Tolisso will be looking to come up with a top performance so that he can help his side in the upcoming fixture. The attacking midfielder can score goals and is very capable of regulating the ball. He is going to put pressure on FC Utrecht’s defence with his playing style.

Match Facts

• Lyon have won four of their last five matches.
• FC Utrecht have not been able to score a goal in their last two matches.
• Both of these clubs are going to face each other for the first time.

FC Utrecht vs Lyon: Betting tips and odds

• Lyon to win @11/10 Betway
• Martin Satriano to score @15/2 Skybet
• Goals under 3.5 @1/2 Unibet

Injury and Team News

All the squad members for both of these clubs are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

FC Utrecht won: 0

Lyon won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

FC Utrecht predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Barkas (GK); Horemans, Van der Hoorn, Viergever, El Karouani; Engwanda, Iqbal; Blake, Jensen, Zechiël; Min

Lyon predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Greif (GK); Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico; Tessmann, Merah; Karabec, Tolisso, Fofana; Satriano

Match Prediction

This will be a new challenge for both teams as they are going to take on one another for the first time. Lyon are likely to come out on top to secure a win against FC Utrecht in their upcoming UEFA Europa League clash.

Prediction: FC Utrecht 0-2 Lyon

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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