{"id":1405016,"date":"2025-10-21T11:40:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T10:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1405016"},"modified":"2025-10-21T11:40:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T10:40:21","slug":"match-preview-lyon-vs-basel-23-10-25-europa-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-lyon-vs-basel-23-10-25-europa-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Lyon vs Basel: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lyon will look to continue their perfect start in European competition as they host Basel at Groupama Stadium. The French side have been dominant so far this season, boasting a flawless defensive record, while Basel arrive with questions lingering over their ability to break down elite opposition. With both teams having not previously met, this Thursday night contest brings intrigue and opportunity for bettors keen to capitalise on clear statistical trends.<\/p>\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n

Based on Lyon’s defensive strength and Basel’s issues creating big chances, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Olympique Lyonnais to win, given their technical superiority and clean sheet record.<\/p>\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Olympique Lyonnais to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/20 @ Bet365<\/a>
(64.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nLyon: 2 wins, 0 goals conceded, Basel creating 0 big chances.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n6\/4 @ Bet365<\/a>
(40.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nLyon yet to concede; Basel struggle to create clear chances.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams To Score: No<\/strong><\/td>\n6\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(45.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nLyon’s perfect defensive record faces Basel’s modest attack.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Our approach: Start with Olympique Lyonnais to win, add Under 2.5 Goals for accumulator potential.<\/p>\n\n

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