BSC Young Boys vs Lyon Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League
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by Ian John | in Europa League Predictions
There's a key Europa League game at the Wankdorf Stadium in Bern on Thursday night, as home club Young Boys host Lyon from France, the current Europa League table-toppers. Can BSCYB land a fourth win of the campaign, or will Les Gones continue their good form to remain top of the table? Here's our match prediction.
A look at the Europa League table reveals Lyon are currently top with 15 points from six games, ahead of Midtjylland and Aston Villa on goal difference. Young Boys are 21st with nine points from six matches, four points off the top eight seeded spots.
Domestically, Young Boys are a lowly sixth in the Swiss League table with 29 points from 20 games. Lyon are fourth in the Ligue 1 table with 33 points from 18 matches.
Young Boys' recent form is not particularly impressive. They have lost their last three games, albeit two of those were friendly matches. Their last league game was a 3-1 home defeat by Lausanne at the weekend, and before then, they lost 3-0 at home to LASK and 2-0 at home to Dinamo Bucharest in friendlies.
In contrast, Lyon have won all their last six, including an impressive 3-1 away win over AS Monaco in the league and an equally superb 2-1 away win over Lille in the French Cup. Then on Sunday past, they were 2-1 winners over Brest in the league.
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BSC Young Boys v Lyon Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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4.5 | 4 | 1.8 |
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4.36 | 3.92 | 1.76 |
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4.82 | 3.98 | 1.68 |
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4.33 | 3.9 | 1.75 |
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4.5 | 3.9 | 1.74 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between BSC Young Boys and Lyon?
Our prediction for the BSC Young Boys vs Lyon match is: Lyon wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 22/01/2026 between BSC Young Boys and Lyon in Europa League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 26.66% for a win of BSC Young Boys against Lyon with odds of 5 at Tonybet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between BSC Young Boys vs Lyon is 12.7% with odds of 4.3 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 60.64% chance ⭐ for a win of Lyon vs BSC Young Boys with odds of 1.8 at Stake.
BSC Young Boys - Lyon Prediction and Best Odds:
| BSC Young Boys Lyon Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon wins | 60.64% | 1.8 at Stake |
| Over 2.5 goals | 54.24% | 1.97 at Stake |
| Both Team To Score: No | 66.67% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: Lyon/Lyon | 25.94% | 2.75 at Bet365 |
BSC Young Boys vs Lyon Form
BSC Young Boys and Lyon's standings in the Europa League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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21 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | +13 |
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25
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9 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -6 |
BSC Young Boys and Lyon Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Jan 2026 - Super League
10 Jan 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
7 Jan 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
21 Dec 2025 - Super League
17 Dec 2025 - Super League
14 Dec 2025 - Super League
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Jan 2026 - Super League
10 Jan 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
7 Jan 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
17 Dec 2025 - Super League
14 Dec 2025 - Super League
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Dec 2025 - Super League
7 Dec 2025 - Super League
30 Nov 2025 - Super League
27 Nov 2025 - Europa League
15 Nov 2025 - Promotion League
9 Nov 2025 - Super League
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1
11 Jan 2026 - French Cup
3 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1
21 Dec 2025 - French Cup
14 Dec 2025 - Ligue 1
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1
21 Dec 2025 - French Cup
14 Dec 2025 - Ligue 1
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
30 Nov 2025 - Ligue 1
9 Nov 2025 - Ligue 1
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Jan 2026 - French Cup
3 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1
7 Dec 2025 - Ligue 1
27 Nov 2025 - Europa League
23 Nov 2025 - Ligue 1
6 Nov 2025 - Europa League
BSC Young Boys against Lyon Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
D. Marzino
H. Lindner
DefenderO. Mambwa
R. Andrews
R. Smith
MidfielderA. Gigovic
J. Monteiro
D. Pech
L. Dalipi
ForwardC. Bedia
C. Fassnacht
L. Diarra
D. Greif
MidfielderM. De Carvalho
T. Goncalves
O. Mangala
C. Tolisso
A. Gomes Rodriguez
E. Honore Molebe
R. Himbert
Missing players
H. Hateboer
M. Niakhate
MidfielderR. Ghezzal
N. Nartey
ForwardE. Nuamah
M. Fofana
Endrick
Most goals and assists
BSC Young Boys
Lyon
J. Monteiro
(3 Goals)
C. Tolisso
(4 Goals)
E. Fernandes
(3 Assists)
A. Karabec
(4 Assists)
BSC Young Boys - Lyon Key Points
- Young Boys have lost all their last five games in all competitions.
- Lyon are unbeaten in their last six games, scoring 13 goals, conceding just four.
- In their last five defeats, Young Boys have scored three goals, while conceding 17.
- Lyon have won five of their six Europa League games this season, conceding just three goals (scoring 13).
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Our BSC Young Boys vs Lyon Prediction
Our prediction for the Young Boys vs. Lyon Europa League Matchday 7 match is: Lyon wins.
This is one of those match predictions where all the data clearly points to one clear outcome. Young Boys long losing streak of games has shown no sign of slowing down, while Lyon have been landing plenty of outstanding wins consecutively. Their form in the Europa League also corroborates these tendencies which means that backing a Lyon win is clearly the best bet to make on this game.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis BSC Young Boys Lyon
| BSC Young Boys vs Lyon | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSC Young Boys wins | 3.3 | 5 | +51.5% |
| Draw | 3.75 | 4.3 | +14.7% |
| Lyon wins | 2 | 1.8 | -10.0% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Lyon is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 10.0% since opening
- The probability of this result was 50.0% and is now 55.6% (5.6%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
