Competence: european league
Market: Goal to score in both halves.
Odd: 7/10 @1xBet
Looking to extend their sensational Europa League run on Thursday night, Lyon will travel to Switzerland to take on BSC Young Boys.
Starting with the hosts, although BSC Young Boys might have opened the 2025/26 campaign with their sights set on regaining their national crown, the Swiss giants have continued in a real rut this season. Last seen over the weekend as 2026 began with another nightmarish display as they fell to a shock 3-1 home defeat against Lausanne, the pressure on Gerardo Seoane’s shoulders has now reached a boiling point. Heading into the festive break with a 3-0 defeat against Lugano, the yellows have lost each of their three consecutive appearances in the national Super League by an aggregate score of 12-3. With that routine underlined by an infamous 6-2 at the hands of Grasshoppers on December 17, BSC Young Boys have unsurprisingly earned a reputation for their glaring defensive issues. With their race to book a Europa League knockout stage ticket appearing to be coming down to the wire, Seoane’s side will be bracing themselves for a stern test here.
As for the visitors, while Lyon may have been dealing with a series of public financial problems behind the scenes last season as they finally held on to their Ligue 1 status, the French giants have enjoyed a stellar run this time around. Last seen in European action claiming a 2-1 home win against the Go Ahead Eagles, Paulo Fonseca’s men have their sights firmly set on mounting a genuine Europa League charge in 2026. Opening Thursday’s clash leading the chase at the top of the European table, Les Gones have recorded 15 points from their six European outings this season and have already clawed their way towards a knockout stage berth. Likewise, after claiming another 2-1 victory against Brest over the weekend, Lyon won their previous six appearances in all competitions by an aggregate score of 13-4. With the atmosphere in their camp red hot, Thursday’s guests will be sure to make another Europa League statement on foreign soil.
Bet: goal to be scored in both halves in BSC Young Boys vs Lyon 7/10 for Thursday’s Europa League match @ 1xBet
