Europa League Betting Preview: Lyon vs Basel
French Ligue 1 outfit Lyon host Swiss Super League club Basel in this Europa League match at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, with kick-off set for 12:45 on Thursday 23 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
Basel to Cover the Line?
We’re going to side with Basel +1 at odds of -120. This Asian Handicap wager has the upside of stakes returned if the visitors lose to Lyon by one goal. The ideal scenario is a win or draw.
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Lyon Beaten in Previous Clash
Lyon were defeated in their last game. Away from home in Ligue 1, they suffered a 3-2 loss against Nice at Allianz Riviera. The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes team managed eight shots on target and enjoyed 69% possession, while Pavel Sulc scored both goals.
FC Basel claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 3-0 Super League win occurred against FC Winterthur at St. Jakob Park. The Bebbi recorded 59% possession and had nine shots on goal, with Leo Leroy, Xherdan Shaqiri and Flavius Daniliuc finding the net.
In the last round of the Europa League, Lyon overcame Red Bull Salzburg 2-0 at home, while Basel won 2-0 when hosting Stuttgart.
Lyon – Last 10 League & Europa League Games
6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 1.3 goals from 14.2 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. Lyon have had 56.7% possession, 481.8 passes and 7.3 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.0 goals from 12.1 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal, while earning 4.9 corners.
The four top scorers are Pavel Sulc, Malick Fofana, Corentin Tolisso and Alexandre Lacazette, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Ainsley Maitland-Niles is the leading assists maker on 2, with goalkeepers Dominik Greif, Remy Descamps and Lucas Perri keeping 6 clean sheets between them.
Basel – Last 10 League & Europa League Games
FCB have won 7 and lost 3, with an average of 6.0 shots on goal, 12.7 attempts and 2.3 goals. Ludovic Magnin’s side average 54.0% possession, 6.0 corners taken and 4.0 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 8.6 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.
The top scorers have been Xherdan Shaqiri and Philip Otele on 5, with Albian Ajeti getting 4. Xherdan Shaqiri has managed to clock up 6 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Lyon confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Dominik Greif (GK), Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhate, Abner, Tanner Tessmann, Mathys de Carvalho, Khalis Merah, Corentin Tolisso, Malick Fofana, Martin Satriano.
Basel confirmed lineup (4-4-1-1): Marwin Hitz (GK), Nicolas Vouilloz, Flavius Daniliuc, Adrian Leon Barisic, Dominik Schmid, Marin Soticek, Metinho, Leo Leroy, Philip Otele, Xherdan Shaqiri, Albian Ajeti.
Lyon vs Basel Prediction & Betting Tips
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Match Prediction
We’re siding with Basel on the Asian Handicap +1 and expect them to win or draw this Europa League clash. We think there’s a tremendous amount of value when it comes to odds of -120.
The latest Europa League injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.
Key Lyon vs Basel Europa League & league stats:
The +1 line has been covered by Basel in 3 consecutive games.The +1 line has been covered by Basel in 15 of their last 20 games.The +1 line has been covered by Basel in 7 of their last 10 games.The -1 line hasn’t been covered by OL in 4 of their last 5 games.The -1 line hasn’t been covered by OL in 8 of their last 10 games.The -1 line hasn’t been covered by OL in 2 consecutive games.
Basel +1 Probability
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. However, our tipsters have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Martín Satriano (OL) has tallied at least one shot on goal in two of his past five matches. It certainly looks possible that he will cover the Shots on Target line and there are odds of -156 up for grabs.
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Philip Porwei Otele (Basel) has netted three goals in his past five games. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of +430 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
In their past eight away matches, Basel have covered the 3.5 corners line, with Lyon conceding 4.30 corners on average in their last 10 games. We endorse betting on the -123 that Basel successfully cover the line, with this Team Corners wager hopefully providing a return.
Europa League & League Games
Lyon
Total
11.00
6.70
4.30
Home
9.90
5.90
4.00
Away
11.50
6.20
5.30
Basel
Total
9.50
5.50
4.00
Home
9.20
5.30
3.90
Away
9.40
4.90
4.50
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Lyon vs Basel Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Bookies Have Lyon as Favourites
Lyon are the skinniest price to succeed in this Europa League clash, with the favourites afforded a 66% probability based on their -192 betting odds with the bookies. FC Basel are the outsiders at +480 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.
Lyon can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting -103. However, Basel are +410 and the draw is +160 if you want to take a different option.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -149.
The best football betting sites are on hand to provide lots of choice to bettors. It’s now the case that you can select from hundreds of markets for all of the Europa League matches.
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Corentin Tolisso Favourite to Be First Goalscorer
You will find favourite Corentin Tolisso at +450 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +165 that he finds the net any time.
Player Goals
Corentin Tolisso (OL)
Malick Fofana (OL)
Alejandro Jesús Gomes Rodríguez (OL)
Martín Satriano (OL)
Player Shots On Target
Malick Fofana (OL)
Corentin Tolisso (OL)
Alejandro Jesús Gomes Rodríguez (OL)
Martín Satriano (OL)
Player Shots
Corentin Tolisso (OL)
Malick Fofana (OL)
Alejandro Jesús Gomes Rodríguez (OL)
Martín Satriano (OL)
Team Stats
Latest Europa League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Lyon Stats
Basel Stats
6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 matches
8 wins and 2 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 matches
7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.50 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 4.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
An average of 7.30 corners awarded and 4.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 3.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
An average of 12.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
An average of 56.70% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 61.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches
An average of 54.00% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 52.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
Lyon vs Basel Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the OL vs FCB team news before placing your bets. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed Europa League lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.
Lyon Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Basel Confirmed Lineup 4-4-1-1
Lyon Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
1
Dominik Greif
98
A. Maitland-Niles
22
Clinton Mata
19
Moussa Niakhate
16
Abner
6
Tanner Tessmann
39
Mathys de Carvalho
44
Khalis Merah
8
Corentin Tolisso
11
Malick Fofana
20
Martin Satriano
1
Marwin Hitz
3
Nicolas Vouilloz
24
Flavius Daniliuc
26
Adrian Leon Barisic
31
Dominik Schmid
19
Marin Soticek
5
Metinho
22
Leo Leroy
7
Philip Otele
10
Xherdan Shaqiri
23
Albian Ajeti
Basel Confirmed Lineup 4-4-1-1
Lyon Substitutes
3Nicolas Tagliafico
7Adam Karabec
10Pavel Sulc
17Afonso Moreira
21Ruben Kluivert
23Tyler Morton
29Enzo Molebe
32A. Gomes Rodriguez
50Lassine Diarra
62Yvan Konan
Basel Substitutes
8Koba Koindredi
9Jeremy Agbonifo
11Benie Traore
13Mirko Salvi
14Andrej Bacanin
16Tim Spycher
17Moritz Broschinski
21Ibrahim Salah
27Kevin Rueegg
29Moussa Cisse
32Jonas Adjei Adjetey
39Arlet Junior Ze
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