Olympique Lyon vs Benfica Lisbon
The scent of revenge will be so overpowering when Lyon host Benfica this weekend. They met the fourth week of UCL, Parc OL.
The host collapsed in the previous week when performing at da Luz. They surrendered with a 2-1 position because they conceded a quick goal in minute 4 ‘through the action of Rafa Silba, and again lost in 85 minutes’ through Pizzi action, while one goal was scored by Memphis Depay in minute 70′.
Apart from the disaster, Lyon immediately on the winning track with the results against Metz (2-0) and Toulouse (2-3). This trend is expected to be able to arouse the morale of children, especially if they currently rank 3 with a collection of 4 numbers, just two points difference from RB Leipzig at the top of Group G and only scored a goal from Zenit St Petersburg in second.
The pressure to win is even greater because Benfica is only one point behind in the caretaker position. Therefore, competition is predicted to continue so openly until the end of the group stage.
Benfica will also arrive with an impressive record in local competition after winning streaks over Tondela (0-1), Portimonense (4-0), and Rio Ave (2-0). The chart marked the end of the injury crisis that had hit at the beginning of the competition, even leaving only three players who are still undergoing treatment.
Lyon itself is still adapting to the new coach, Rudi Garcia. They immediately implemented a new formation, 4-4-2, by relying on Memphis Depay and Moussa Dembele on the front lines, while Joachim Andersen and Youssouf Kone were paired in the back line. This condition is predicted to be a burden, although tomorrow they will play at home. In other words, the draw could be the best choice to face Benfica who appear so impressive lately.
Our Prediction: Under 2.5
Odds: 2.20