Manchester United will visit Olympique Lyonnais at Groupama Stadium in Lyon, France, at 21:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST) on April 10, 2025, for the first leg of their UEFA Europa League quarter-final match.
Team Form and Performance
Lyon arrives in this match in good form, currently fifth in Ligue 1. They have demonstrated their European credentials by sweeping aside FCSB with a comprehensive 7-1 aggregate victory in the Round of 16. Top scorer Malick Fofana has been influential, with six goals and two assists in the competition.
Manchester United, in spite of setbacks in the Premier League where they are 13th, have displayed strength in Europe. They edged over Real Sociedad by a 4-1 margin in the second leg, after a 1-1 draw in the initial leg. Midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been instrumental, topping the team's scorers with four goals and two assists in the Europa League.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Historically, Manchester United has had the ascendancy in this tie, recording three of the five encounters played, with Lyon having not recorded a win as yet. Their previous meeting ended with a friendly win by United by 1-0 on July 19, 2023.
Match Prediction
Experts are predicting a close game, with Lyon at 46.88% odds to win, Manchester United at 30.51%, and a draw at 22.6%. The highest likely score is a 2-1 Lyon victory, at odds of 9.14%.
Live Score and Highlights
To see live scores, live updates, and post-match highlights, the fans can look at official UEFA websites and long-standing sports websites. These websites will provide detailed coverage, including minute-by-minute updates and analysis.
As the match comes under way, both teams will aim to secure a lead in this two-legged quarter-final tie, and it should be an exciting European night at Groupama Stadium.
Don't miss today's football match between Lyon and Manchester United as they battle for qualification in the UEFA Europa League semi-finals.
