Manchester United Set to Face Lyon in Europa League Quarterfinals

The Europa League quarterfinals are upon us, and one of the most anticipated matchups features Lyon hosting Manchester United in the first leg. Lyon, currently fifth in France`s Ligue 1, has been impressive in the Europa League this season, notably defeating FCSB with a 7-1 aggregate score in the previous round. Manchester United, despite a somewhat inconsistent season overall, aims to leverage their strong history in European tournaments.

The game will take place at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Décines-Charpieu, France, with kickoff scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. Bookmakers currently favor Lyon, pricing them as +145 favorites for a 90-minute win. Manchester United is considered the underdog at +175, while a draw is offered at +240. The over/under for total goals in the match is set at 2.5 goals.

Soccer expert Brandt Sutton from SportsLine has provided insights for this match.

Expert Prediction: Draw (+220)

Sutton highlights Manchester United`s strong record in Europa League knockout stages. They are unbeaten in the first leg in their last 11 European knockout ties and have only lost once in their past 21 Europa League games. Historically, matches between Lyon and Manchester United in France have often been close, with the last two encounters ending in draws (2-2 in 2004 and 1-1 in 2008).

Expert Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals (+106)

Lyon`s defense has been a key factor in their Europa League campaign, conceding one or fewer goals in four of their last five matches. Manchester United`s defense has also been solid recently, allowing only four goals during their six-game unbeaten run.

Sutton suggests Manchester United might adopt a defensive strategy for this first leg, especially with the return leg at their home ground, Old Trafford, looming. Betting on under 2.5 goals is available at plus money.

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