Europa League: Lyon vs Celta Vigo – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Europa League round of 16 match between Lyon and Celta Vigo and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When Celta Vigo come to Groupama Stadium for the Europa League match this coming Thursday, Lyon will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Team form: Lyon vs Celta Vigo

Lyon Form

Having collected three draws in their previous three matches, Lyon are on the lookout for a win again. Against Paris FC it finished 1-1, before a draw with Celta Vigo in a 1-1 match. In their latest match, they once again had to settle for a tie after drawing 0-0 against Le Havre. Lyon have been in potent form at Groupama Stadium, winning no less than five of the past six Europa League matches here. They remained without defeat, as they drew once, hammered in 16 goals while letting in five.

Celta Vigo Form

Celta Vigo came through the last three games without a win, but still managed to record two draws in this run. They lost 1-2 against Real Madrid, followed by a 1-1 draw with Lyon. In their last match, they finished even 1-1 against Real Betis. Celta Vigo claimed two wins against two draws and two defeats in their last six away matches in the Europa League. The scoreline from these matches reads eight goals conceded and ten scored.

Betting facts for Lyon and Celta Vigo

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 Lyon and Celta Vigo played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Lyon vs Celta Vigo

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Corentin Tolisso brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Lyon will start him against Celta Vigo, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Williot Swedberg, who notched up three goals in his past six games.

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Full-time result

Going undefeated through their last 10 matches at Groupama Stadium, Lyon won eight and drew two. Celta Vigo won three of their previous 10 away games across all tournaments, in which they drew six and lost one. Celta Vigo scored at least once in their previous 9 matches. Celta Vigo didn’t lose any of their 6 most recent away games.

Both teams to score

Lyon scored first in six of their last ten home games. Celta Vigo got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Celta Vigo games. Lyon managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out three times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Lyon, who scored an average of 1.3 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Celta Vigo’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.3 goals in these matches. Celta Vigo scored at least once in their previous 9 matches on the bounce.