Ace Football previews the Europa League game between Anderlecht and Lyon who meet up on Wednesday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
The start of Lyon’s title defence in the Europa League begins on the road this coming Wednesday. The reigning champions will have it tricky right off the bat. They’ll go up against Anderlecht at the Lotto Park in what promises to be an exciting encounter.
Team form: Anderlecht vs Lyon
Anderlecht Form
In their last three matches, Anderlecht won 1-0 against Kortrijk, before recording a draw in a 0-0 match against Genk. They were back on top last time out, defeating KV Mechelen 0-1. Anderlecht managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Europa League. In the remaining four, they drew three and lost one, as they scored 11 and conceded nine goals.
Lyon Form
Lyon are unbeaten in their last three matches, which began with a 1-1 draw against Le Havre. Then, they took out Auxerre 3-1, followed by a 0-0 draw with Paris FC. Lyon managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Europa League away matches, in which they scored 13 while also conceding eight times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.
Betting facts for Anderlecht and Lyon
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Anderlecht and Lyon played across all tournaments.
- In 8 of the last 9 Anderlecht matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 3 Anderlecht home matches in the Europa League, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Anderlecht matches in the Europa League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Anderlecht have won 5 of the last 7 home matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Anderlecht have won 5 of the last 7 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 9 of the last 10 Lyon away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Lyon matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Lyon matches in the Europa League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Lyon away matches in the Europa League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Lyon away matches in the Europa League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players in form: Anderlecht vs Lyon
It is the beginning of a new Europa League campaign, and both Anderlecht and Lyon will be looking for their main strikers this season. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.
Popular betting markets: Anderlecht vs Lyon
Full-time result
Anderlecht won seven of their last 10 matches on home soil, drew three and lost none. Lyon won three games, drew four and lost three in their last 10 away games across all tournaments. Anderlecht have gone through an impressive 10 games without losing even once as the home side.
Both teams to score
Anderlecht scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Lyon got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Anderlecht have not conceded a goal in 3 consecutive games. Lyon managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Anderlecht have scored in 5 consecutive league meetings with Lyon.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Anderlecht’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in five of the last ten matches that Lyon played across all tournaments. They scored 1.4 times on average in the process. Anderlecht’s last 3 matches had less than three goals.
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