Lyon travel to the Netherlands to take on Utrecht in their Europa League league phase opener on Thursday, and our tips for the tie can be backed in a 6/1 bet builder.
Thursday’s Europa League league phase action continues with Eredivisie outfit Utrecht welcoming Ligue 1 giants Lyon to Stadion Galgenwaard, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00.
The hosts sealed their spot in the league phase with impressive wins over Sheriff, Servette and Zrinjski in qualifying, but they come into this one off the back of two consecutive defeats.
Ron Jans’ side were beaten 1-0 by Fortuna Sittard at the weekend, which followed on from a 1-0 loss to Groningen. It leaves them in eighth place in the table with three wins and three losses.
As for Lyon, they are flying high in the French top-flight in third place, sitting level on 12 points with second-place Paris Saint-Germain and first-place AS Monaco.
Les Gones have suffered just one defeat this term, a 3-1 loss to Rennes earlier in the month, while their other four fixtures have ended in victories against Lens, Metz, Marseille and Angers.
Utrecht vs Lyon Bet Builder Tips
- Lyon to Win @ 6/5
- Malick Fofana to Score at Any Time @ 2/1
- David Min – Over 0.5 Shots on Target @ 2/5
Lyon to Win @ 6/5
Our first tip for Thursday’s Europa League league phase clash is to back Lyon for the win.
They are the form team heading into the tie, having won four of their last five domestically, with their most recent outing ending in a 1-0 triumph over Angers on Friday evening.
Utrecht, meanwhile, have won just one of their last four matches across all competitions.
At 6/5, Paulo Fonseca’s side looks a strong value pick to seal all three points in this one.
Malick Fofana to Score at Any Time @ 2/1
Next up, we’re backing Belgian starlet Malick Fofana to score at any time in the Netherlands.
Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United all eyed a move for Fofana in the summer, but having opted to stay in France, the 20-year-old has kicked off the 2025-26 campaign in strong form.
The young winger has totalled one goal and one assist in five appearances for his club this term and netted his first senior international goal for Belgium at the start of September.
Boasting an abundance of pace, direct dribbling and a clear eye for goal, Fofana’s ability to cut inside from wide areas to send shots in on goal makes him a prime candidate to score here.
David Min – Over 0.5 Shots on Target @ 2/5
Finally, we’re backing Utrecht striker David Min to register at least one shot on target.
The Dutchman has three goals in 10 appearances to his name in 2025-26 and has consistently been one of his side’s most threatening players in attack.
He is averaging 0.8 SOTs per game in the Eredivisie, and at a price of 2/5, backing him to test Lyon’s goalkeeper on at least one occasion looks a safe addition to round off your bet builders.
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Utrecht vs Lyon Betting Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
| Utrecht | 11/5 |
| Draw | 12/5 |
| Lyon | 6/5 |
| Player to Score at Any Time | Odds |
| Malick Fofana | 2/1 |
| Adam Karabec | 21/10 |
| David Min | 21/10 |
| Enzo Molebe | 21/10 |
| Jesse van de Haar | 21/10 |
| Martin Satriano | 21/10 |
| Noah Ohio | 21/10 |
| Yoanne Cathline | 21/10 |
| Emir Demircan | 9/4 |
| Ernest Nuamah | 9/4 |
