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UEFA Europa League | Wed 16 Sep, 20:00

Anderlecht v Lyon Stats

Data last updated: Tue 15 Sep 2026, 07:53 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Anderlecht host Lyon in the UEFA Europa League at Lotto Park, where Anderlecht have demonstrated strong European home form by scoring three goals in each of their three continental matches this season. Lyon arrive with a potent attack averaging 1.8 goals per game over their last 10 league and European fixtures, led by key contributors Corentin Tolisso and Roman Yaremchuk. Despite recent defensive absences weakening Anderlecht's backline, their home momentum and Lyon's attacking efficiency set the stage for an open, high-scoring encounter with both sides capable of finding the net multiple times.

BT4Y best bet

Over 2.5 Goals

  • Anderlecht scored exactly three goals in each of their three European home matches this season.
  • Lyon average 1.8 goals per game from 12.8 attempts over their last 10 league and Europa League matches.
  • Anderlecht's defense is weakened by injuries to Sardella, Hey, and Camara, conceding 1.4 goals per game recently.
  • Both teams have shown capacity to score consistently, supporting a total goals count over 2.5.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model rates Over 2.5 Goals highly due to Anderlecht's consistent three-goal output at home in European matches combined with Lyon's superior attacking efficiency, averaging 1.8 goals per game from fewer attempts. Despite Anderlecht's defensive absences, both teams' recent scoring patterns and shot volumes suggest a match likely to exceed two goals. The current at 1.6 offer positive value with a 12.4% edge and strong , making this a compelling selection. No data limitations affect this assessment.

Anderlecht home scoring consistency3 goals in each of 3 European home matches
Strong positive
Lyon attacking efficiency1.8 goals per game from 12.8 attempts
Strong positive
Defensive absences for AnderlechtSardella, Hey, Camara injured, conceding 1.4 goals per game
Positive
Model confidence85% confidence in Over 2.5 Goals outcome
Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Over 2.5 Goals is a fitting pick given Anderlecht's potent home scoring streak in Europe and Lyon's efficient attack led by Tolisso and Yaremchuk. The defensive absences on Anderlecht's side increase the likelihood of goals, while Lyon's recent form supports their ability to capitalize on chances, making a high-scoring game probable.

Main risk

Lyon’s superior efficiency makes them dangerous, but the hosts have enough evidence behind them to make this a much less straightforward assignment than the raw 10-match records might imply.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Match attacking dynamics and defensive vulnerabilities

“Anderlecht's European home firepower combined with Lyon's clinical finishing sets up a fixture where goals are expected. The defensive gaps on Anderlecht's side further tilt the balance towards an open, attacking game.”

Key Data Signals

Over 2.5 Goals evidence

Anderlecht scored exactly three goals in each of their three European home matches this season.

Lyon average 1.8 goals per game from 12.8 attempts over their last 10 league and Europa League matches.

Anderlecht's defense is weakened by injuries to Sardella, Hey, and Camara, conceding 1.4 goals per game recently.

Both teams have shown capacity to score consistently, supporting a total goals count over 2.5.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 2.5 Goals notes

  • Over the last five matches, both teams have featured in games with high goal totals, with an average of 5 goals in their only recent head-to-head meeting.
  • This trend, combined with Anderlecht's home scoring consistency and Lyon's attacking prowess, points to a match likely to surpass 2.5 goals.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Anderlecht

WWWWW
Last 55W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 105W 1D 0L
27 Aug 2026H Kairat Almaty3-0
20 Aug 2026A Kairat Almaty3-0
13 Aug 2026H PAOK3-2
06 Aug 2026A PAOK1-0
30 Jul 2026H Hammarby FF3-1

Lyon

Last 50W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 0D 0L

No recent match sample is available for Lyon yet.

Best odds for this sectionAnderlecht Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · Model 71% vs implied 56% · edge +15 pts
1.78
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Home / DrawBetfred guide price · model 71%
1.8
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Anderlecht to WinBet365 guide price · model 44%
3.5
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Lyon Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%
2.02
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 18%
3.7
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Away / DrawBetUK guide price · model 45%
1.28
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Lyon to WinBetUK guide price · model 23%
1.95
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Anderlecht's recent form shows strong attacking output with 2.6 goals per game and an 80% rate of matches exceeding 2.5 goals, underscoring their offensive momentum at home. Lyon's form, while less emphatic recently, still supports a high-scoring outlook given their overall attacking efficiency and goal averages in league and European play.

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League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
1Anderlecht000000
21Lyon000000
While Anderlecht currently rank higher in the competition standings, the Europa League group phase context means table position is less decisive. The focus shifts to Anderlecht's strong home European form and Lyon's attacking efficiency, which together suggest a competitive match with goal-scoring opportunities.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Anderlecht2.6
Avg goals scored
Lyon-
Anderlecht0.6
Avg goals conceded
Lyon-
Anderlecht40%
BTTS rate
Lyon-
Anderlecht80%
Over 2.5 goals
Lyon-
Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 75% vs implied 62% · edge +13.2 pts
1.62
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 88%
1.2
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 53%
2.62
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 60%
1.57
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 44%
2.25
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Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 29%
2.3
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Both teams have demonstrated consistent scoring ability recently, with Anderlecht netting in all five of their last matches and Lyon scoring in four of five. The combination of Anderlecht's home goal output and Lyon's multiple attacking threats supports a Both Teams To Score scenario, reinforcing the likelihood of goals at both ends.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 75% vs implied 62% · edge +13.2 pts
1.62
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Anderlecht Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 71%
1.78
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Anderlecht to WinBet365 guide price · model 44%
3.5
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Over 8.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · model 69%
1.44
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 60%
1.57
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Lyon Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%
2.02
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 18%
3.7
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The Over 2.5 Goals market is priced at 1.6 with an implied probability of 62.5%, while the model estimates a 74.9% chance, indicating positive value. The reflect in a high-scoring match given Anderlecht's home scoring pattern and Lyon's attacking efficiency, making this a price-sensitive but attractive bet.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

0Anderlecht wins
0Draws
1Lyon wins
16 Jul 2022Anderlecht v Lyon2-3
Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 75% vs implied 62% · edge +13.2 pts
1.62
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Anderlecht to WinBet365 guide price · model 44%
3.5
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 60%
1.57
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 18%
3.7
Check odds @ 3.7
Lyon to WinBetUK guide price · model 23%
1.95
Check odds @ 1.95
The single recent head-to-head match between Anderlecht and Lyon featured an average of 5 goals, indicating a historically open and attacking fixture. Although the sample is limited, this high-scoring encounter aligns with the current attacking profiles and supports expectations for goals in this match.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Anderlecht6.5
Avg corners for
Lyon-
Anderlecht9
Avg total corners
Lyon-
Anderlecht2.75
Avg yellow cards
Lyon-
Anderlecht5.25
Avg shots
Lyon-
Best odds for this sectionOver 4.5 CardsBet365 guide price · Model 67% vs implied 58% · edge +9 pts
1.73
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Over 9.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 63%
1.73
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Over 8.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · model 69%
1.44
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Over 10.5 CornersBet365 guide price
2
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Anderlecht average 6.5 corners and 5 shots on target per game, indicating sustained attacking pressure and set-piece opportunities. Lyon's attacking style and ability to draw fouls, as seen with K. Boudache winning 4.43 fouls per 90 minutes, suggest a match with active wide play and physical contests, likely leading to numerous corners and cards.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

UEFA Europa League

Anderlecht6
Played
Lyon0
Anderlecht2.3
Avg goals for
Lyon0
Anderlecht0.7
Avg goals against
Lyon0
Anderlecht3
Clean sheets
Lyon0
Best odds for this sectionAnderlecht Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · Model 71% vs implied 56% · edge +15 pts
1.78
Check odds @ 1.78
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Anderlecht to WinBet365 guide price · model 44%
3.5
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Lyon Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%
2.02
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Lyon to WinBetUK guide price · model 23%
1.95
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Season-long data reveals Anderlecht's average of 1.1 goals from 15 attempts per game contrasts with Lyon's 1.8 goals from 12.8 attempts, highlighting Lyon's superior finishing. Anderlecht's 53.3% possession and 5.4 corners per match indicate sustained pressure, supporting an expectation of multiple goals in this fixture.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

80%Anderlecht Over 2.5
-Lyon Over 2.5
5H2H avg goals
Over the last five matches, both teams have featured in games with high goal totals, with an average of 5 goals in their only recent head-to-head meeting. This trend, combined with Anderlecht's home scoring consistency and Lyon's attacking prowess, points to a match likely to surpass 2.5 goals.

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