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UEFA Europa League: Young Boys vs Lyon
Kickoff Time: 2026-1-23 1:45 (HKT)
The Young Boys lost 1-3 to Lausanne in their last match in the Swiss Super League, suffering their third consecutive defeat in the league, leaving them in a very poor state. Notably, the Young Boys’ defensive performance has severely declined recently; they have conceded 12 goals in their last three matches, averaging 4 goals conceded per game, with their defense appearing virtually non-existent. Furthermore, the absence of key defender Jaouen Hadjam due to injury and Tanguy Zoukrou’s suspension undoubtedly adds to the woes of an already weak defense.On the Europa League front, the Young Boys unexpectedly defeated Lille 1-0 at home in their last match, achieving a record of 3 wins and 3 losses after six rounds, still keeping a glimmer of hope for qualification.
Lyon, on the other hand, managed to secure a 2-1 victory at home against Brest in their last Ligue 1 match, achieving a remarkable six consecutive wins across all competitions. During this period, Lyon scored 13 goals and conceded only 4, displaying excellence in both attack and defense. Particularly in attack, Lyon can create excellent scoring opportunities through precise passing from midfielders and also leverage quick breakthroughs from wingers to tear apart opponents’ defenses. Meanwhile, Lyon’s set pieces have also become a significant weapon, accounting for 32% of their scoring.Additionally, the arrival of new signing Endrick has added new vitality to the team’s attack. The Brazilian rookie scored on his debut, showcasing an impressive performance.
Undoubtedly, Lyon is clearly superior to the Young Boys in terms of strength, form, and overall performance. Furthermore, in both offensive and defensive play as well as tactical execution, Lyon outshines the Young Boys. Considering all these factors, it is reasonable to expect that the in-form Lyon will secure all three points.
Young Boys’s Last 5 Games: WLLWW
25-12-12 Young Boys 1-0 Lille
25-11-28 Aston Villa 2-1 Young Boys
25-11-07 PAOK Salonika 4-0 Young Boys
25-10-24 Young Boys 3-2 Ludogorets
25-10-03 FCSB 0-2 Young Boys
Lyon‘s Last 5 Games: WWWWW
26-01-19 Lyon 2-1 Brest
26-01-12 Lille 1-2 Lyon
26-01-04 Monaco 1-3 Lyon
25-12-22 Lyon 3-0 Saint-Cyr Collonges
25-12-14 Lyon 1-0 Le Havre
Prediction: Lyon wins away