FC Utrecht
- FC Utrecht have had a mixed start to the Eredivisie season with three wins and two losses from five games and a +7 goal differential.
- Back-to-back defeats against Groningen and, more worrying, Fortuna Sittard suggest they might struggle in this Europa League group stage opener against a much stronger Olympique Lyonnais, according to our FC Utrecht vs Olympique Lyonnais prediction.
Lyon
- Lyon have won four of their last five Ligue 1 games, including a 1-0 home victory against Angers and a 3-0 win against Metz.
- Their only real slip-up in the first five rounds was a 3 - 1 loss away to Rennes.
Head-to-Head
Utrecht and Lyon have never played each other in a competitive match. This FC Utrecht vs Olympique Lyonnais preview highlights the excitement of a first meeting between these two teams.
FC Utrecht
- Victor Jensen, the opening day Eredivisie goal-scorer, is out with a long-term hamstring injury.
- David Min will lead the line in Jensen’s absence and has scored in both Eredivisie and European qualifying this term.
- Souffian El Karouani can provide width and penetration from left-back.
Lyon
- Corentin Tolisso is suspended for this game.
- Tanner Tessmann brings energy to Lyon’s central structure and scored the winner against Angers.
- Georges Mikautadze and Malick Fofana have been key attacking contributors and offer pace and movement.
Betting Insights
- Bookmakers list Lyon at +110 to win, the draw at +260, with Utrecht as the underdogs, making this FC Utrecht vs Olympique Lyonnais betting tips section particularly relevant for punters.
- The market for both teams to score is around -172.
Prediction
- Lyon’s superior squad depth and form suggest they will just about edge out a close contest in Utrecht.
- We expect both teams to score and are backing the visitors to come out on top, though a draw remains a realistic outcome.
