Lyon vs MU Prediction, 02:00 April 11: Fate against Ligue 1 representative

Prediction before the match Lyon vs MU

For the first time in over 17 years, Lyon and Man United will meet in European competition, this time in the Europa League quarter-finals. Lyon thrashed FCSB 7-1 over two legs in the last 16 to reach this stage, and after coming from behind to beat Lille in Ligue 1 at the weekend, they will be full of confidence heading into the clash with United. This is also an opportunity for Lyon to seek their first win after losing to United twice in their previous meetings.

Among the teams in Europe, only Barcelona is the team that Lyon has lost to more than MU. This detail brings confidence to the English team. But as mentioned, Lyon is in the most sublime state. And unlike previous meetings when MU was still dominating Europe, now Lyon is completely optimistic because their opponent has declined a lot, even standing in the bottom half of the Premier League table.

A poor campaign in the Premier League has left MU with no way back in the Europa League. They only have the chance to win the championship to have a place in the European Cup next season. This is a mandatory task because MU understands that participating in the European Cup is an opportunity to save their position and at the same time earn tens of millions of euros for them.

Form, history of confrontation Lyon vs MU

Before the match, both sides showed their determination to win with statements that did not show any respect for each other. Goalkeeper Andre Onana confidently said that his MU team was stronger than Lyon. Therefore, he was confident of a victory even though they had to play away in France.

The message made Nemanja Matic, the former MU midfielder who now plays for Lyon, angry. He aimed directly at Onana with demeaning words. "If you are one of the worst goalkeepers in the history of MU, you should be careful with what you say," Matic said.

"I respect everyone, but I also need to speak up. Suppose David de Gea, Peter Schmeichel or Edwin van der Sar said that, I would have to ask myself. But this is different. If you are among the worst goalkeepers in the modern history of United, you should show something before speaking up."

Matic is clearly motivated to lead his team to victory. But the past shows that Lyon have no luck against English clubs. Not only have they lost to United, they have lost all three of their most recent knockout matches against English opponents.

Meanwhile, United are unbeaten in the first leg of their last 11 European knockout matches (W5 D6). That will give the Red Devils fans confidence. Not to mention, United also have a formidable record against French opponents. History has seen United win their last five knockout matches against Ligue 1 clubs. Historically, the club have lost just four of their last 30 matches against French sides (W16 D10).

When PSG was at its peak and MU was struggling, the French representative still lost to MU at home. Tonight, I'm afraid that MU's curse will again torment Lyon.

Expected lineup Lyon vs MU

Lyon (4-2-3-1): Perri; Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico; Tessmann, Matic; Tolisso, Almada, Cherki; Lacazette.

MU (3-4-2-1): Onana; Mazraoui, Maguire, Yoro; Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mount, Garnacho; Hojlund.

Score prediction: Lyon 1-2 MU

Dang Lai

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