Discover Thursday’s Football Bet of the Day as Manchester United host Lyon in a thrilling Europa League second leg. Read on to view the tips and full breakdown behind Tuesday’s top bet.
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🎯 Expert Pick: Manchester United vs Lyon
Tyler Morris; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Leeds to Win and Both Teams to Score | |
23/10 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Oxford’s strong home form and Leeds’ recent revival make this an ideal clash for backing a result with goals. Despite being top, Leeds have struggled for clean sheets away, while Oxford remain dangerous going forward. Leeds should edge it, but their defensive frailties make "Win and Both Teams to Score" the value choice.
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Key Stats:
- Manchester United have failed to keep a clean sheet in 7 of their last 9 matches in all competitions.
- Lyon are unbeaten in 12 consecutive Europa League away games, scoring in all but one.
- Rayan Cherki has 11 goal involvements in 11 Europa League matches this season (3 goals, 8 assists).
Rationale
This Thursday’s most enticing bet comes from Old Trafford, where Manchester United and Lyon meet in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final. The first encounter produced a dramatic 2-2 draw, and all signs suggest another open, end-to-end contest is on the cards.
Neither side has covered themselves in glory defensively. United were once again exposed last weekend in a 4-1 loss to Newcastle, marking their 14th league defeat of the campaign. That result added to growing pressure on Ruben Amorim, whose tactical tweaks haven’t stopped the defensive rot. Although he’s expected to bring Andre Onana back into the fold, confidence in the Cameroonian keeper is low following high-profile mistakes.
Lyon, meanwhile, come into the return leg full of belief after their late equaliser in France and a solid 3-1 domestic win over Auxerre. Cherki, Almada and Mikautadze offer pace, flair and penetration, and with United’s midfield balance uncertain and Zirkzee unavailable, there’s every chance the French outfit find the net again.
That said, United boast an impressive unbeaten run in Europe this season and will push hard for a result. Garnacho ended his goal drought recently and, alongside Fernandes and Hojlund, has the tools to stretch Lyon’s back line. Both teams have scored in four of their last five Europa League outings and neither are set up to sit deep and absorb pressure.
Given the state of the tie, attacking intensity is inevitable. With defensive frailties on both sides and talent going forward, this clash has all the ingredients for goals at each end.
Best bet – Both Teams to Score
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