Lyon vs Olympiacos: Match Preview and Prediction
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Lyon vs Olympiacos: Match Preview and Prediction

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Lyon vs Olympiacos Prediction is set to be an intriguing match as Lyon returns to European football. They face the reigning UEFA Conference League champions, Olympiacos, on Thursday evening at Groupama Stadium. Both teams have had a rocky start to their seasons, with defensive issues plaguing their performances.

Lyon’s Defensive Challenges

Lyon has struggled in the early stages of the Ligue 1 campaign. They have lost three of their first five games, including a 2-3 home defeat to Marseille. Head coach Pierre Sage faces significant challenges with his team’s defensive line, which has conceded eleven goals in just five matches. This vulnerability could be exploited by Olympiacos’ top scorer, Ayoub El Kaabi.

Olympiacos’ Offensive Edge

Ayoub El Kaabi, the Moroccan striker, has been a standout performer for Olympiacos. He led them to Conference League glory last year and continues to shine with three goals in five Super League 1 appearances this season. His form will be crucial as Olympiacos aims to capitalize on Lyon’s defensive frailties.

Recent Form and Head-to-Head Stats

Neither Lyon nor Olympiacos enters this match in high spirits. Both teams have shown defensive weaknesses, with Lyon allowing three goals in their recent loss to Marseille and Olympiacos conceding twice against Aris. Historically, both teams have scored in three of their last four encounters, suggesting a high-scoring affair.

Betting Insights

For those interested in betting, “Both Teams To Score” at 1.90 odds seems promising. Additionally, there’s significant value in the 3.20 odds for El Kaabi to score anytime for Olympiacos.

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