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Manchester United

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Manchester United will be hoping for a better result after the 4-1 Premier League defeat in their last game at the hands of Newcastle United.

In that match, Manchester United managed 52% possession and 9 shots on goal with 5 of them on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Manchester United was Alejandro Garnacho (37'). At the other end, Newcastle United got 12 attempts on goal with 6 on target. Sandro Tonali (24'), Harvey Barnes (49', 64') and Bruno Guimarães (77') scored for Newcastle United.

Over their prior six games, Rúben Amorim's Manchester United have managed to score a total of 10 times resulting in an average number of goals per match of 1.67.

Lyon

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Lyon will go into the meeting after a 1-3 Ligue 1 win with the eclipse of AJ Auxerre in their last outing.

In that match, Lyon managed 59% possession and 13 shots at goal with 7 on target. For Lyon, the goals were scored by Georges Mikautadze (54'), Rayan Cherki (62') and Alexandre Lacazette (84'). Auxerre had 14 attempts at goal with 3 of them on target. Lassine Sinayoko (77') was the scorer for AJ Auxerre.

Demonstrating their appetite for action-packed encounters, we’ve seen goals 23 times in the last six matches in which Lyon have taken to the pitch, yielding a mean average of 3.83 goals for each clash. Opposition teams have got 9 from this total.

🗞️ Team News: Manchester United

Jonny Evans (Muscle injury), Joshua Zirkzee (Thigh problems), Matthijs de Ligt (Foot injury), Toby Collyer (Leg injury), Ayden Heaven (Foot injury), Amad Diallo (Ankle injury) and Lisandro Martínez (Cruciate ligament injury) are not available for Manchester United gaffer Rúben Amorim.

It’s our opinion that The Red Devils should opt for a 4-4-2 system for the game, handing starts to Andre Onana, Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Diogo Dalot, Manuel Ugarte, Casemiro, Patrick Dorgu, Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Hoejlund.

ℹ️ Team News: Lyon

Lyon boss Jorge Maciel has to choose a team with limited availability. Malick Fofana (Knee injury) and Ernest Nuamah (Cruciate ligament tear) are names that won’t be on the team sheet.

We reckon that Lyon seem likely to begin the game with a 4-3-3 formation, going with Lucas Perri, A. Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhate, Nicolas Tagliafico, Jordan Veretout, Paul Akouokou, Corentin Tolisso, Rayan Cherki, Georges Mikautadze and Thiago Almada.

⚡ Prediction

We’re of the view that Lyon have enough to breach the defence of this Manchester United outfit, however it possibly won’t be enough to avoid a loss.

We are anticipating a tight encounter finishing with a 2-1 advantage for Manchester United after the 90. Hopefully this is a good one.

Renata Leite, 18:02 17/04/2025