Real Betis vs Lyon Tips & Preview - Spaniards to hand visitors first European defeat

By Tolu Shotade

3 hours ago

Tolu Shotade 3 hours ago

Share this article

Lyon hold a 100% record in the Europa League, but struggling in other competitions.
Real Betis is unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 home matches, showcasing strong form.
Previous encounter in 2013-14 saw Lyon go unbeaten against Betis.

Real Betis vs Lyon

Lyon will put their 100% record on the line when they travel to Real Betis for a match-day four clash in the league phase of the UEFA Europa League.

The French side come into this clash looking off colour and have also found things difficult on their travels. The hosts are enjoying a solid run of form at the moment and, having done some good work at home, should have the upper hand in this clash.

Real Betis News

Real Betis have only picked up one win in the league phase, a 2-0 victory at Lurogorets on match-day two. They have drawn the other two fixtures, including a 0-0 scoreline at Genk last time out.

The Spanish side's overall form has been solid lately as they are unbeaten in 10 of their last 11 matches across all competitions. Manuel Pellegrini's team are also unbeaten in four of their last five home matches and claimed a 3-0 La Liga victory over Mallorca last weekend, with Antony netting a brace.

Real Betis boast quality going forward and have scored in eight of their last 10 matches across all competitions. However, they have failed to keep a clean sheet in four of their last six home matches, while four of those six fixtures have also produced over 2.5 goals.

Lyon News

Lyon are one of just three teams in the league phase with a 100% record, having made a fine start to the competition. They are currently third in the table and claimed a 2-0 home victory over Basel in their previous fixture.

Beyond the Europa League, Lyon have not been particularly convincing lately and are winless in four of their last six matches. They are also without a win in their last three away matches and were held to a 0-0 Ligue 1 draw at Brest last weekend.

Like the hosts, Lyon are also sharp going forward and have scored in their three league phase matches. However, Joao Fonseca’s team are without a clean sheet in two of their last three away matches, with both fixtures producing over 2.5 goals.

Head to Head

Both teams met in the group stage of the 2013-14 Europa League, with Lyon going unbeaten in the two matches. The French side held out for a 0-0 away draw in the first meeting before earning a 1-0 home victory in the reverse fixture.

Verdict

Real Betis v Lyon

Real Betis and Lyon have shown defensive vulnerabilities lately, and both teams are expected to score here. With two of the French side’s last three away matches producing over 2.5 goals, a repeat could also be considered.

The Spaniards are showing good form at the moment and have gone unbeaten in four of their last five home matches. They should get the better of Lyon, who are winless in their last three away fixtures.

Yes

Both Teams to Score

@-147.06 - 3 Units

25 SC no deposit & 250,000 GC

Use promo code NEWBONUS

Get 25 Stake Cash & 250,000 Gold Coins when you sign up with code NEWBONUS at Stake.us. USA only. Excludes certain States including NY,NV,ID, KY,WA. 18+ only. Terms and Conditions apply.

Bet at Stake.com

Over 2.5

Total Goals

@-135.14 - 3 Units

25 SC no deposit & 250,000 GC

Use promo code NEWBONUS

Get 25 Stake Cash & 250,000 Gold Coins when you sign up with code NEWBONUS at Stake.us. USA only. Excludes certain States including NY,NV,ID, KY,WA. 18+ only. Terms and Conditions apply.

Bet at Stake.com

Real Betis

To Win

@-108.70 - 2 Units

25 SC no deposit & 250,000 GC

Use promo code NEWBONUS

Get 25 Stake Cash & 250,000 Gold Coins when you sign up with code NEWBONUS at Stake.us. USA only. Excludes certain States including NY,NV,ID, KY,WA. 18+ only. Terms and Conditions apply.

Bet at Stake.com