Rangers vs Lyon Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts will look to continue their fine form in the UEFA Europa League.

Rangers face Lyon in a crucial Europa League clash this Thursday, with both sides eager to build on good results in previous matches. The hosts are a tough nut to crack when playing at Ibrox on European nights having only lost one of their last ten Europa League games on home soil. This fixture presents a stern test for Rangers, who are currently placed 3rd position in the Scottish Premier League, five points behind fierce rivals Celtic.

Lyon, on the other hand, also arrived in Glasgow off the back of a mixed start to the season with the French giants sitting 11th in the Ligue 1. After picking up seven points from their opening six games the French team has struggled to find consistent form. Fans are not happy about how things are going on in the club.

This fixture will surely put a lot of pressure on the management, coaching staff as well as on the players. Lyon will have to give their best if they want to get something positive from this fixture.

Kick-Off:

Thursday, 3 Oct 2024 at 08:00 PM UK

Friday, 4 Oct 2024 at 12:30 AM IST

Location: Ibrox Stadium

Form

Rangers (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-L

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

Players to Watch

Nicolas Raskin (Rangers)

He is a combative midfielder, who loves to break up play and get forward with the ball. Raskin does not give away the ball possession very easily and technically he is very good. The Belgian is strong in duels and helps out his team in defence as well as in attack.

He is the orchestrator in the midfield who is capable of helping his team to get a win. He is a very competitive player who always gives his best for the team. Against Lyon, his role in the midfield will be crucial.

Tanner Tessmann (Lyon)

He is a versatile midfielder who can play as both a six and an eight comfortably. The American is tall, and well-built, utilises his height well and wins most of his aerial duels. The youngster is strong on the ball and protects it very well.

It is difficult to knock him off when he is running with the ball. He is relatively mobile although does lack acceleration and opponents can easily break away from him once he is beaten 1v1. Technically he is very good and he spreads the ball quickly when in possession and always shows good awareness.

Match Facts

• The average number of goals in meetings between Rangers and Lyon is 2.4
• Rangers score 2.38 goals when playing at home and Lyon score 1.75 goals when playing away (on average).
• Their last meeting was a draw

Rangers vs Lyon: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – This fixture to end in a draw – 8/5 by SkyBet
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5

Injury and Team News

Rangers have some injury concerns in their team. Danilo, Oscar Cortes, Rabbi Matondo, Ridvan Yilmaz and Jefte all will miss the match due to injury.

Lyon will only miss Ernest Nuamah due to injury. The rest of the players are fit and will be available for this fixture.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 6

Rangers: 3

Lyon: 2

Draw: 1

Predicted Lineups

Rangers Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Butland(GK); Jefte, Propper, Souttar, Tavernier; Raskin, Barron; McCausland, Lawrence, Cerny; Igamane

Lyon Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Perri(GK); Kumbedi, Mata, Caleta-Car, Vinicius; Caqueret, Tessman, Veretout; Benrahma, Mikautadze, Zaha

Match Prediction for Rangers vs Lyon

Both are top-quality European teams who have top players on their side. This will be an exciting clash for sure. Both of these teams have faced each other previously as well.

Both teams won their previous match in the Europa League and will look to win this upcoming game for sure. Most probably the match will end in a stalemate.

Prediction: Rangers 1-1 Lyon

Telecast for Rangers vs Lyon

India: SonyLiv, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

USA: fubo TV, Paramount+

Nigeria: DStv Now

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