Preview: Lyon vs Celta Vigo Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26 Round of 16 second leg

The previous outing between these clubs ended in a 1-1 draw.

Olympique Lyonnais are now going to take on Celta Vigo for their second leg round of 16 fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. The Groupama Stadium is going to witness this intense clash.

Les Gones need to buckle up their game if they want to proceed further in the European competition. They have secured back-to-back draws in their last four matches.

Olympique Lyonnais haven’t been able to convert their chances into a win recently. This can become a problem for them despite being at home.

Os Celestes also need to work on their strategy if they want to secure a win in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League round of 16 clash. They haven’t been able to perform to their full potential in their last three matches.

Celta Vigo will be away from home. This can keep them under a bit of pressure.

Kick-off:

• Location: Lyon, France
• Stadium: Groupama Stadium
• Date: Thursday, March 19
• Kick-off Time: 11:15 p.m. IST/ 05:45 p.m. GMT/ 12:45 p.m. ET/ 09:45 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Lyon: L-D-D-D-D

Celta: W-W-L-D-D

Players to Watch

Endrick (Lyon)

Since joining Olympique Lyonnais, Endrick has been an important aspect in the final third. He scored an important equaliser in the final moments of the first leg. The 19-year-old will be looking to step up his game and come up with a top performance so that he can help his side get through to the quarterfinals.

Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo)

The 38-year-old is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Celta de Vigo. He has six goal involvements in 11 UEFA Europa League appearances this season. Wth his experience and skill set, Iago Aspas will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Celta de Vigo have won two of their last five matches.
• Olympique Lyonnais are winless in their last six games.
• This will be the third-ever clash between these clubs.

Lyon vs Celta Vigo: Betting Tips and Odds

• Lyon to win @114/100 10bet
• Endrick to score @21/10 Betway
• Goals under 3.5 @2/7 BOYLE Sports

Injury and Team News

Olympique Lyonnais will be without the services of Noham Kamara, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Malick Fofana, Ernest Nuamah, Ruben Kluivert, Afonso Moreira, Pavel Sulc and Remi Himbert. They are injured.

Miguel Roman is not going to be in action for Celta de Vigo due to his injury. Borja Iglesias and Oscar Mingueza are suspended. Ferran Jutgla and Manu Fernandez might also sit out due to their fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Lyon won: 1

Celta won: 0

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

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

Greif (GK); Kango, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico; Morton, Tolisso; Endrick, Nartey, Abner; Yaremchuk

Celta Vigo predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Radu (GK); Rodriguez, Starfelt, Alonso; Rueda, Vecino, Moriba, Minguez; Aspas, Swedberg; Duran

Match Prediction

Neither of these clubs will be looking to back down. It is going to be an intense clash in the process. Olympique Lyonnais are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Celta de Vigo in their upcoming UEFA Europa League clash.

Prediction: Lyon 2-1 Celta

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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