Europe - Europa League
New customers only | Commercial content | 21+ age limit | T&Cs apply
by Simon Day in Europa League Picks
Lyon's 100% Europa League record faces a huge test on Thursday night, as they host in-form FC Basel at Parc Olympique Lyonnais.
The French giants have been flawless in Europe so far, recording convincing wins over Salzburg and Utrecht without conceding a goal. Unfortunately, their domestic form has been somewhat less impressive. Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Nice was their third Ligue 1 reverse in five games, a run of form that has seen them drop to fifth in the table.
Meanwhile, Basel are currently on a three game winning run that includes a highly impressive victory over Stuttgart on Europa League Matchday Two. That strong run of form has largely been down to some excellent defensive displays, and it has now been over 270 minutes since the Basel backline was breached.
Limited Offer. Currently at FanDuel
Lyon vs FC Basel 1893 Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3
|
9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
|
24
|
3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 |
Lyon and FC Basel 1893 Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 18, 2025 - Ligue 1
Oct 5, 2025 - Ligue 1
Oct 2, 2025 - Europa League
Sep 28, 2025 - Ligue 1
Sep 25, 2025 - Europa League
Sep 19, 2025 - Ligue 1
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 5, 2025 - Ligue 1
Oct 2, 2025 - Europa League
Sep 19, 2025 - Ligue 1
Aug 31, 2025 - Ligue 1
Aug 23, 2025 - Ligue 1
Aug 9, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 18, 2025 - Ligue 1
Sep 28, 2025 - Ligue 1
Sep 25, 2025 - Europa League
Sep 14, 2025 - Ligue 1
Aug 16, 2025 - Ligue 1
Aug 2, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 18, 2025 - Super League
Oct 5, 2025 - Super League
Oct 2, 2025 - Europa League
Sep 28, 2025 - Super League
Sep 24, 2025 - Europa League
Sep 19, 2025 - Schweizer Cup
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 18, 2025 - Super League
Oct 2, 2025 - Europa League
Sep 28, 2025 - Super League
Aug 20, 2025 - Champions League
Aug 16, 2025 - Schweizer Cup
Aug 6, 2025 - Super League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 5, 2025 - Super League
Sep 24, 2025 - Europa League
Sep 19, 2025 - Schweizer Cup
Sep 13, 2025 - Super League
Aug 30, 2025 - Super League
Aug 27, 2025 - Champions League
Lyon against FC Basel 1893 Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
R. Descamps
MidfielderO. Mangala
E. Nuamah
Most goals and assists
Lyon
FC Basel 1893
C. Tolisso
(3 Goals)
X. Shaqiri
(6 Goals)
A. Karabec
(3 Assists)
X. Shaqiri
(5 Assists)
Lyon - FC Basel 1893 Key Points
- Lyon have lost their last 2 games
- Basel have kept 3 clean sheets in a row
- Basel have scored in each of their last 8 matches
- There have been under 2.5 goals in 4 of Lyon's last 6 fixtures
Limited Offer. Currently at FanDuel
Our Lyon vs FC Basel 1893 Prediction
The bookies make Lyon fairly strong favorites for the win, but we can sniff an upset in this one.
Basel are playing some very solid football at the moment and, as they showed in their impressive victory over Stuttgart, they possess the quality to compete with top European sides.
Lyon will be no pushovers, especially on their home turf, but their recent results have been poor, so we are taking the underdogs to spring a surprise.
Our prediction for Lyon vs FC Basel is: Draw and under 2.5 goals.
Grab an extra $300 for your Lyon vs FC Basel 1893 wager!
Get ready to experience the thrill of the game with FanDuel's exciting welcome offer, available for use on the Lyon vs FC Basel 1893 matchup!
A minimum bet of $5 will qualify for $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins! This offer is a golden opportunity for new users. Don't miss out on this limited-time deal to enhance your sports betting experience with some extra oomph! Jump into the action today and let FanDuel take your sports engagement to the next level!
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
