Ace Football previews the Europa League round 4 match between Real Sociedad and Lyon and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Lyon head over to the Reale Arena this coming Thursday to face title favourites Real Sociedad in a round 4 match in the Europa League.
Form: Real Sociedad vs Lyon
Real Sociedad Form
In their last three matches, Real Sociedad beat Lillestrom by 0-6 and Levante by 2-1, before losing against Athletic Club by 2-1. Real Sociedad claimed four wins in their last six Europa League matches at the Reale Arena. They came through these games with a record of one draw and one defeat, in which they conceded five and scored 14 goals.
Lyon Form
In their last three matches, Lyon lost against Hoffenheim and Paris Saint-Germain by 3-0 and 2-0, respectively, and beat Angers by 2-0. Lyon won three of a possible six away matches in the Europa League, as well as playing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored ten while also conceding seven times.
Betting stats and facts for Real Sociedad 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 Real Sociedad and Lyon played across all tournaments.
- In 13 of the last 15 Real Sociedad home matches in the Europa League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Real Sociedad matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 9 Real Sociedad home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Real Sociedad have won the last 3 matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Real Sociedad have won the last 3 matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 14 of the last 15 Lyon away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Lyon have lost the last 3 away matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 6 of the last 7 Lyon matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Lyon away matches in the Europa League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Lyon have lost the last 3 away matches in a row and the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players on top: Real Sociedad vs Lyon
Luka Sucic has been great for Real Sociedad lately, hitting the target four times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Lyon are optimistic that Corentin Tolisso doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.
Popular markets: Real Sociedad vs Lyon
Full-time result
Real Sociedad won three of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing two and losing five as well. Lyon won three from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost five in this run.
Both teams to score
Real Sociedad 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. Lyon should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Thursday, as Real Sociedad only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Lyon claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of Real Sociedad’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 2.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Lyon, who scored 1.7 times on average in these matches.
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