Real Betis vs Lyon: Match Preview & Prediction
Real Betis host Lyon today in their fourth UEFA Europa League group-stage match. The Andalusian team currently has five points from three games. Their results so far include a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest, a 2-0 win over Ludogorets Razgrad, and a 0-0 draw against Genk.
Lyon have started the competition perfectly, securing nine points from their three matches. They opened with a 1-0 victory over Utrecht, followed by 2-0 wins against Red Bull Salzburg and Basel.
A victory would significantly boost Real Betis' chances of progressing to the knockout phase, while Lyon can make great strides toward qualification by avoiding defeat.
Team Lineups and Key Players
Real Betis Predicted Lineup
- Valles
- Bellerín
- Bartra
- Gómez
- Ruibal
- Amrabat
- Fornals
- Antony
- Lo Celso
- Abde Ezzalzouli
- Cucho Hernández
Real Betis will rely on speed and creativity from the wings as they are missing several key players in attack.
Lyon Predicted Lineup
- Greif
- Maitland-Niles
- Mata
- Niakhaté
- Abner Vinicius
- Tyler Morton
- William Carvalho
- Afonso Moreira
- Corentin Tolisso
- Pavel Šulc
- Martin Satriano
Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca is expected to maintain his usual attacking formation, despite missing several key players.
Match Strategy
Real Betis will try to dominate possession and apply high pressing to control the game at home.
"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 face off in a crucial Europa League clash where both teams aim to secure vital points for knockout stage qualification.