Manchester United and Lyon are set to continue their fight for a place in the 2025 UEFA Europa League as they face off in the second leg of their quarterfinal on Thursday.
In the first leg in Lyon last week, French forward Rayan Cherki scored a late goal, resulting in a 2-2 draw. Following that match, Lyon secured a 3-1 victory against Auxerre in Ligue 1, while Manchester United suffered a 4-1 defeat to Newcastle in Premier League.
The crucial second leg will take place at Old Trafford in Manchester, with kickoff scheduled for 3 p.m. ET.
Bookmakers currently favor the home side, Manchester United, pricing them as -130 favorites for the 90-minute match. Lyon are considered the underdogs at +330, and a draw is offered at +300. The over/under for total goals in the match is set at 2.5.
Expert Brandt Sutton suggests considering “Both Teams to Score & Over 2.5 goals” at -120 odds, highlighting both teams` attacking strengths and recent defensive records. He notes that both teams have scored in Lyon`s last five matches and in eight of Manchester United`s last 11. Lyon has conceded two or more goals in three of their last five games, while Manchester United hasn`t kept a clean sheet in the Europa League since January 30.
Sutton also recommends betting on “Over 9 corners” at -130. He points out that Manchester United had eight corners in the first leg despite having less possession. With high stakes in this second leg, he anticipates both teams attacking and creating scoring opportunities, leading to a high number of corners.
Expert Picks for Manchester United vs. Lyon
- Both Teams to Score & Over 2.5 goals (-120)
- Over 9 corners (-130)
