Manchester United vs Lyon predictions for this friendly pre-season game that will be played on Wednesday in Edinburgh at Murrayfield Stadium. This clash against the French giants is the second friendly match for United. Read on for all our free betting tips and predictions.
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Manchester United vs Lyon Predictions
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Preseason Face-off: Manchester United and Lyon in Promising Edinburgh’s Battle
Key Stats
– Alexandre Lacazette, Lyon’s formidable striker, netted 27 goals in Ligue 1 last season, showcasing his exceptional goal-scoring ability.
– The Red Devils are in the process of reinforcing their squad with the acquisition of Inter Milan’s goalkeeper, Andre Onana.
Manchester United are set to engage in their second preseason friendly encounter in Edinburgh on Wednesday, as they clash with the French powerhouse Lyon at the prestigious Murrayfield Stadium. This exciting matchup comes hot on the heels of both teams securing victories in their opening preseason matches, with Manchester United defeating Leeds United and Lyon narrowly overcoming Dutch side De Treffers.
Building Momentum in Preseason
The Red Devils started their preseason journey with an impressive 2-0 win over Leeds United. Manchester United’s coach, Erik ten Hag, saw this as an opportunity to expose his emerging talents to the international stage. The stage was already set in Oslo for Manchester United and Leeds United to tussle in the opening preseason match.
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The first half of the game was devoid of goals, prompting Ten Hag to introduce fresh legs during the halftime break. The youthful attacking pair, Noah Emeran and Joe Hugill, each netted a goal in the second half, sealing a comfortable 2-0 victory for the EFL Cup champions.
This exciting fixture also served as an opportunity for new signing Mason Mount to make his non-competitive debut for the 20-time English champions. Man Utd have also further strengthen their squad this week with the acquisition of Inter Milan’s goalkeeper, Andre Onana, reuniting Ten Hag with his former Ajax number one.
Upcoming Challenges and Roster Adjustments
While final negotiations for Onana’s transfer have been concluded, the Red Devils are preparing for their only friendly match on British soil before embarking on a journey to the USA. There, they will face notable opponents such as Arsenal, Wrexham, Real Madrid, and Borussia Dortmund, providing further opportunities for testing their mettle.
Lyon, a former dominant force in French football, have struggled to maintain its top-tier status due to the financial prowess of Paris Saint-Germain and the rise of other French teams like Lille, Lens, Monaco, and Marseille. A period of significant changes has seen the long-serving president Jean-Michel Aulas step down, while the coaching baton was passed from Peter Bosz to ex-Manchester United player, Laurent Blanc.
Despite Alexandre Lacazette’s impressive goal-scoring streak, which saw him score 27 goals in Ligue 1, only two behind Golden Boot winner Kylian Mbappe, Lyon finished in seventh place, falling short in their quest to return to continental competition.
Predictions
1. Match Outcome: Draw
The ‘Win-Draw-Away’ market is the most conventional one to delve into for our first prediction. Analysing the statistics and the overall context surrounding this friendly, the outcome that presents itself as a plausible bet is a draw.
Manchester United’s young prospects stood out in their previous friendly against Leeds United, marking a triumphant 2-0 victory. However, the impending clash with Lyon is a different ball game, particularly with a good chunk of their key players – Casemiro, Marcus Rashford, Diogo Dalot, Luke Shaw, Bruno Fernandes, and Tyrell Malacia – still recuperating and likely not featuring in the match.
Lyon, although not particularly impressive in their opening pre-season outing against De Treffers, have a fair share of experienced players who could cause some trouble for the relatively inexperienced United side. Additionally, considering that they will be facing their former player, Laurent Blanc, now as Lyon’s coach, it adds an interesting twist to the equation. Therefore, a stalemate seems a plausible outcome.
2. Correct Score Prediction: 1-1
Delving into the ‘Correct Score’ market, the data seems to favour a 1-1 scoreline. Despite Manchester United’s commendable average of 1.5 goals per game during the 2022/23 Premier League season, the absence of key attacking figures due to rest or injury could limit their goal-scoring capabilities in this match. The youthful duo of Noah Emeran and Joe Hugill who found the net against Leeds may be challenged by a tougher Lyon defence.
Lyon, on the other hand, have the prolific Alexandre Lacazette, who netted an impressive 27 goals in Ligue 1. However, they will be facing a solid United backline, featuring the likes of Varane and possibly Maguire, thereby potentially restricting the French side to a single goal. Therefore, a 1-1 scoreline provides a balanced reflection of the potentialities of both sides.
3. Goalscorer Prediction: Alexandre Lacazette
For our ‘Goalscorer’ prediction, Lyon’s Alexandre Lacazette seems a solid bet. The former Arsenal striker has proven himself as a formidable force in front of goal, scoring 27 times in the previous Ligue 1 season, only two goals behind the Golden Boot winner, Kylian Mbappe. With Manchester United likely fielding a relatively inexperienced team, Lacazette’s seasoned eye for goal might just find the net.
While predicting the first goalscorer might add more value to the bet, it significantly increases the risk, given the unpredictability of the early stages of the game. As such, the safer option is to bet on Lacazette to score at any point during the match. Given his recent form and experience, he is likely to find his name on the scoresheet.
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