Lyon - Man United Prediction in Europa League Quarter-finals

Overview

At this time, Man United had no chance to find tickets to attend European Cups through the Premier League. Therefore, the goal of the Ruben Amorim coach in the rest of the season is nothing more than the Europa League. Not only to salvage the title, the Europa League championship also guarantees to help them attend the Champions League next season.

The striker problem has plagued Man United since the start of the season. They lack a striker to ensure a stable goal output. However, the "Red Devils" defense and midfield are gradually playing better. They have also adapted well to the 3-defender formation Amorim has built over the years.

This will be a mainstay for Man United in their away trip to Lyon, a team that has been in good form recently. In 7 matches since March 2025, they have only lost once to Strasbourg and won all 6 remaining matches, scoring 17 goals.

For Man United, the solidity of the defense will be the most important factor in the match in France. They need a favorable result before thinking about the return match at Old Trafford a week later.

The last time the two teams met in an official match was in 2008 in the round of 16 of the Champions League. At that time, Karim Benzema led the attack for Lyon, while Man United had an attacking trio of Carlos Tevez, Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney. The first leg in France ended in a 1-1 draw before Man United won 1-0 at home.

Personnel situation

Lyon will be without one of the key players after Ernest Nuamah was ruled out for the rest of the season due to an ACL injury.

On the other side of the front line, Man United have a longer list of absentees. Lisandro Martinez, Ayden Heaven, Amad, Jonny Evans and Kobbie Mainoo are all ruled out.

Expected lineup:

Lyon: Perri, Maitland- Ni Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico, Matic, Tessmann, Cherki, Tolisso, Almada, Mikautadze.

Man United: Onana, Mazraoui, Maguire, Yoro, Dalot, Fernandes, Ugarte, Dorgu, Garnacho, Zirkzee, Hojlund.