Young Boys and Lyon face each other on Thursday 01.22.2026, at 17:45 (UK Time), in a Europa League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Young Boys's home ground, the Stadion Wankdorf.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Young Boys and Lyon, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Young Boys vs Lyon
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Correct Score: 1 - 1
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Young Boys preview
Young Boys heads into the match with the following record in the Europa League: in 8 matches, YB secured 5 victories, 0 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.88 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Young Boys's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 13 victories so far.
Young Boys has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 51 goals, of which 12 were scored in the Europa League, resulting in an average of 1.5 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Chris Bedia, who has found the back of the net 12 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Christian Fassnacht has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, Young Boys has conceded 14 goals in the Europa League (an average of 1.75 per game) and 55 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.96 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Lyon preview
Lyon comes into the game with 6 matches played so far in the Europa League. They have secured 5 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.5 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 17 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses.
Olympique Lyonnais's attack has been highly effective, scoring 45 goals during this period. Of that total, 13 were netted in the Europa League, with an average of 2.17 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.73.
Olympique Lyonnais's offensive system is led by Pavel Šulc, the team's top scorer this season. The czech midfielder has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Afonso Bastardo Moreira. The midfielder has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 0.5 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 22 goals in 26 matches, averaging 0.85 per match.
Head to head: Young Boys vs Lyon
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Young Boys
Europe - UEFA Europa League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L W W |
1.88 |
| Home | W W L W |
2.25 |
| Away | L L W W |
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 63% | 75% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 4 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 75% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 25% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 0% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.25 | 1.5 | 1.01 |
|
xGA
|
1.66 | 1.46 | 1.85 |
Lyon
Europe - UEFA Europa League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L W W |
2.5 |
| Home | W W W |
3 |
| Away | W L W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 83% | 100% | 67% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 2.33 | 3 |
| Scored | 2.17 | 2 | 2.33 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0.33 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.71 | 1.87 | 1.55 |
|
xGA
|
1 | 1.13 | 0.87 |
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