Real Betis vs Lyon Predictions

• Betis have just one defeat in their last 11 across all comps (W6, D4).
• Lyon are winless in their last three away games.
• Betis have scored more than once in four of their last five home games.

High quality clash at the Estadio de La Cartuja

Two teams who will feel they can challenge for the Europa League trophy meet in Seville on Thursday as Real Betis entertain Ligue 1 outfit Lyon.

This looks a fairly evenly-matched tie but home advantage gives Betis a clear edge. The La Liga side are in fine form with six wins and just one defeat in their last 11 games, and they are unbeaten in this competition with five points on the board after three rounds of fixtures.

Lyon, who reached the last eight of this competition, have made a perfect start with three wins in as many league phase games but this trip to Spain is their toughest test to date.

Les Gones should be competitive here, but their form has been mixed after consecutive draws against sides they would have expected to beat and just two wins in their last six games. Lyon are also winless in three on their travels, so Betis look well placed to pick up a victory as they look to challenge for a top eight finish.

Lyon have conceded exactly three goals in three of their last six away games, meaning they’ve shipped three goals in every road game this season in which they have failed to keep a clean sheet. Betis are in fine scoring form with 10 goals across their last two games but they have conceded in four of their last six at home so a 3-1 win for the La Liga side has a chance in the correct score market.

Former Manchester United man Antony scored twice in Betis’ 3-0 win over Mallorca at the weekend and has four goals in his last four games. The Brazilian has one goal in two Europa League outings this term, and he looks a candidate for an anytime effort against Lyon.