Real Betis vs Lyon: Match Preview & Prediction
Real Betis host Lyon in their fourth UEFA Europa League group-stage match. The Andalusian side currently holds five points from three games. Their results include a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest, a 2-0 win over Ludogorets Razgrad, and a 0-0 draw against Genk.
Lyon have been perfect so far, winning all three of their group games: 1-0 against Utrecht, followed by 2-0 victories over Red Bull Salzburg and Basel. A win for Real Betis would significantly boost their chances of reaching the knockout stage, while Lyon can move much closer to qualification by avoiding defeat.
Team News and Lineups
Real Betis will miss several key players but will rely on pace and creativity from their wingers to challenge Lyon.
Real Betis Predicted Lineup
- Valles
- Bellerín
- Bartra
- Gómez
- Ruibal
- Amrabat
- Fornals
- Antony
- Lo Celso
- Abde Ezzalzouli
- Cucho Hernández
Lyon will also be without some important players. Coach Paulo Fonseca is expected to maintain his typical attacking formation for the match in Seville.
Lyon Predicted Lineup
- Greif
- Maitland-Niles
- Mata
- Niakhaté
- Abner Vinicius
- Tyler Morton
- William Carvalho
- Afonso Moreira
- Corentin Tolisso
- Pavel Šulc
- Martin Satriano
Match Outlook
Real Betis will aim to dominate possession and apply high pressing at home to unsettle Lyon and earn crucial points.
"A win for Real Betis would greatly strengthen their chances of reaching the knockout phase, while Lyon can take a big step toward qualification by avoiding defeat."
Author's summary: Real Betis and Lyon meet with contrasting group-stage form, where Betis look to leverage home advantage and Lyon seek to maintain their perfect record towards Europa League qualification.