BSC Young Boys vs Lyon Prediction & Picks - Europa League
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by Bradley Gibbs | in Europa League Picks
Another of the early kick-offs that I'm interested in on Thursday evening is the UEFA Europa League showdown between Young Boys and Lyon. This is a game that involves the team that currently sits top of the League Phase tree. With 15 points to their name, the French giants have made light work of winning games on the continent this season, winning five out of six. You would assume that being top of the pile after six games would guarantee Paulo Fonseca's men a direct route to the Round of 16, but the table is so tight that they still have work to do. If they lose this game, then they'll be in a much less secure position.
Speaking less secure positions, the hosts find themselves down in 21st, just two points ahead of those who are not currently in a play-off or Round of 16 position. Fortunately, they have time to ensure that they get over the line, but their recent form doesn't exactly point towards them upsetting the league leaders. Young Boys have lost each of their last five games in all competitions. Meanwhile, the visitors have won each of their last six.
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BSC Young Boys vs Lyon Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
21 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | +13 |
|
25
|
9 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -6 |
BSC Young Boys and Lyon Latest Matches
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 17, 2026 - Super League
Jan 10, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jan 7, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Dec 21, 2025 - Super League
Dec 17, 2025 - Super League
Dec 14, 2025 - Super League
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 17, 2026 - Super League
Jan 10, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jan 7, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Dec 17, 2025 - Super League
Dec 14, 2025 - Super League
Dec 11, 2025 - Europa League
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 21, 2025 - Super League
Dec 7, 2025 - Super League
Nov 30, 2025 - Super League
Nov 27, 2025 - Europa League
Nov 15, 2025 - Promotion League
Nov 9, 2025 - Super League
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 18, 2026 - Ligue 1
Jan 11, 2026 - French Cup
Jan 3, 2026 - Ligue 1
Dec 21, 2025 - French Cup
Dec 14, 2025 - Ligue 1
Dec 11, 2025 - Europa League
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 18, 2026 - Ligue 1
Dec 21, 2025 - French Cup
Dec 14, 2025 - Ligue 1
Dec 11, 2025 - Europa League
Nov 30, 2025 - Ligue 1
Nov 9, 2025 - Ligue 1
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 11, 2026 - French Cup
Jan 3, 2026 - Ligue 1
Dec 7, 2025 - Ligue 1
Nov 27, 2025 - Europa League
Nov 23, 2025 - Ligue 1
Nov 6, 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
- In their last away game in the UEFA Europa League, Lyon scored six goals.
- The hosts come into this game having conceded three goals at home in the league.
- The visitors have scored two or more goals in five of their last six fixtures in all competitions.
- No Europa League team has scored more League Phase goals than Lyon this season.
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Our BSC Young Boys vs Lyon Prediction
Even at odds of -145, the visitors look a little leniently priced to bag a couple of goals in Switzerland on Thursday night. Strong on the break and also adept at breaking weak teams down, the men from France should make light work of enjoying themselves offensively. The hosts have been conceding lots of goals recently, shipping three goals at home to a weaker opponent than Lyon last time out.
At the same time, the visitors have scored for fun in recent weeks, scoring multiple goals in each of their last four, doing so in three of their last four on the road. When they last played away from home in the UEL, they scored six.
Our Young Boys vs Lyon Pick: Lyon to Score Over 1.5 Goals.
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