Lyon vs Besiktas Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The home team are unbeaten in five games. 

French outfit Lyon are set to lock horns with Besiktas of Turkey in round three of the UEFA Europa League at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais looking to continue their winning streak.

After a slow start, Lyon have finally picked up the pace at the right time securing five consecutive victories on the road. Pierre Sage’s tactical changes have benefitted the team as they look more secure at the back now, which is evident by their three clean sheets in five games. Not only defensively, the team have also looked sharp in the attacking phase scoring 14 goals in the last five games. Keep an eye on the Pierre Sage team who are in excellent form heading into this game. 

Meanwhile, Besiktas have made a bright start to the season as they finally look to challenge the other teams in the division for the title this season. Currently, Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s team are occupying the second spot in the domestic league gathering 20 points from the starting eight games. However, they have found life difficult in the Europa League having lost the opening two games. 

Kick-Off:

Thursday, 24 October 2024 at 8:00 PM UK

Friday, 25 October 2024 at 12:30 AM IST

Location: Parc Olympique Lyonnais

Form:

Lyon (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Besiktas (in all competitions): L-W-L-D-W

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Players to Watch

Alexandre Lacazette (⁠Lyon)

The France international has become one of the most important players in the team who has proved time and time to be the difference maker for them. After a mixed spell at Arsenal, Alexandre Lacazette seems to have found his goalscoring form again scoring 20+ goals in the past two seasons. This season he has already scored three goals and hopes to add another few here. 

Ciro Immobile (Besiktas)

Ciro Immobile has been one of the best players for the Turkish side this season after making the move from Lazio where he spent most of his career. Besiktas have made a smart signing in the form of Immobile who is a proven goal-scorer and can be the difference maker for them this season. He has already notched up 12 goals in 13 games for the team and doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. 

Match Facts

• Lyon are unbeaten in the last five games
• The French side secured a 4-1 win over Rangers in the last league phase game
• Besiktas suffered a 3-1 loss against Frankfurt in the last league phase game

Lyon vs Besiktas: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Alexandre Lacazette to score a goal anytime– 5/4 with sky bet
• Tip 2: Lyon to win this game– 8/13 with bet365
• Tip 3: Besiktas to score the opening goal– 17/10 with William HILL

Injury & Team News

Lyon almost have a fully fit squad to choose from except Nemanja Matic who is sidelined due to a back injury. Hopefully, he will be back in a few weeks. 

Meanwhile, Besiktas are dealing with some injury issues at the moment. Al Musrati and Ersin Destanoglu are dealing with a thigh injury while Milot Rashica and Necip Uysal are suffering from a muscle and a ligament injury respectively.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 3

⁠Lyon – 1

Besiktas– 1

Draws – 1

Predicted Lineup

⁠Lyon predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Perri (GK); Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Abner Vinícius; Veretout, Caqueret, Tolisso; Cherki, Lacazette, Fofana

Besiktas predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Günok (GK); Svensson, Uduokhai, Topcu, Masuaku; Ndour, Fernandes; Muci, Silva, Mario; Immobile

Match Prediction for ⁠Lyon vs Besiktas

The French outfit are heading into this game in great form securing five consecutive victories on the road. However, the same cannot be said about the visitors who have failed to maintain consistency in their performance. We expect Lyon to win this game with a good margin. 

Prediction: ⁠Lyon 3-1 Besiktas

Telecast for ⁠Lyon vs Besiktas

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK –TNT Sports

US –  fubo TV, Paramount+

Nigeria – DStv Now

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