Rangers vs Lyon Predictions

Rangers vs Lyon predictions for this UEFA Europa League tie. Scottish giants Rangers host French side Lyon at Ibrox on Thursday night for their second Europa League fixture of the new season. Read on for our free UEFA Europa League predictions and betting tips.

Europa League | League Stage | Oct 3, 2024 at 8pm UK at Ibrox Stadium

Rangers vs Lyon Predictions

Can Lyon Outshine Rangers at Ibrox in a Europa League Showdown?

• Lyon’s Europa League Road Warriors: Lyon have won in six of their last seven Europa League away games, so they will head to Scotland in confident mood.
• Rangers’ Home Fortress Tested: Rangers have lost just once in their last 17 European matches at Ibrox, but it was against Lyon, who won 2-0 in 2021.
• Dessers vs. Lyon’s Dynamic Attack: While Rangers’ Cyriel Dessers boasts three league goals, Lyon’s have multiple players capable of posing threat in attack and have scored with five different players in Ligue 1 this season.

Our Tips

Both these two teams are coming into this clash on the back of wins—Rangers securing a 2-0 win over Malmo in Sweden, while Lyon dispatched Olympiacos 2-0 on home turf. Rangers will be looking to make the most of the home advantage and extend their winning streak while Lyon will try to assert their European prowess on Scottish soil.

Best Bet: Lyon to Win and Both Teams to Score

Even if the two sides have had good games recently, Lyon do have a slight edge. Rangers have recorded a four-match winning run, scoring seven goals without conceding. However, this streak masks underlying vulnerabilities that a team of Lyon’s calibre can exploit. Rangers have been solid defensively in the Scottish Premiership, boasting four clean sheets, but haven’t faced teams of the quality of Lyon in recent times.

Lyon have found the way of scoring plenty of goals, netting eight in their last six Ligue 1 outings and scoring two or more in four of their previous five matches. The dramatic 2-1 comeback against Toulouse, sealed by Malick Fofana’s last-gasp winner, exemplifies their never-say-die attitude and depth in attack. With creative talents like Rayan Cherki and the potential return of Ernest Nuamah, Lyon’s forward line is both dynamic and unpredictable.

On the flip side, Rangers’ have also been efficient upfront. Cyriel Dessers has been in fine form, finding the net three times in the Scottish Premiership and seven times across all competitions. Midfield maestro Tom Lawrence adds another dimension, leading the team’s scoring charts with three league goals. Rangers are currently averaging 1.7 goals per game, indicating they’ll likely breach Lyon’s defence, which has conceded an average of two goals per match in Ligue 1.

However, Lyon’s Europa League away record is admirable—they’ve emerged victorious in six of their last seven away fixtures in the competition. Their only European defeat on Scottish soil dates back to 2003 against Celtic so they will head to Ibrox confident that they can add another positive result to their momentum. Moreover, they have a psychological advantage, having defeated Rangers 2-0 at Ibrox in 2021.

BettingTips4You.com expert Herrin Kendrick says:

“While Rangers have been impressive domestically, Lyon’s attacking versatility and European experience give them the upper hand. Backing Lyon to win with both teams scoring taps into the strengths and weaknesses of both sides.”

Considering these factors, the smart money is on Lyon securing the win, but not without Rangers putting up a fight and getting on the scoresheet.

Correct Score Prediction: Rangers 1-2 Lyon

A 2-1 victory in favour of Lyon aligns with the previous analysis. Rangers have been efficient in front of goal, averaging 1.7 goals per game, and with players like Dessers and Lawrence, they’re likely to find the back of the net at least once. However, Lyon’s offensive capabilities, highlighted by their average of 1.3 goals per game and recent clutch performances, suggest they’ll get the three points home.

Defensively, Rangers concede an average of 0.7 goals per game, but they’ve yet to be tested by an attack as potent as Lyon’s. Meanwhile, Lyon’s defence has been shaky, conceding two goals per match, which bodes well for Rangers finding the net.

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