The Round 7 match of the group stage of the Europa League 2025/26 between Young Boys (Switzerland) and Lyon (France) will take place on 22 january at Wankdorf Stadium in Bern. Young Boys vs Lyon: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Young Boys
In the last round of the Europa League, Young Boys upset another French team, narrowly beating Lille (1:0). The club thus ended a short but unpleasant run of two defeats in this European competition. Overall, the club has lost 3 of 6 matches in the current Europa League season, while the number of victories is the same. With 9 points, the club occupies 21st place in the table. Theoretically, it is still possible to climb into the top eight, but first Young Boys must do everything to avoid dropping out of the playoff zone.
- At least 2 goals were scored in 6 of the club’s last 7 Europa League matches.
- The club’s uncompromising run in this tournament lasts 8 matches (5 wins, 3 losses).
- The Swiss side conceded in 5 of their last 7 Europa League meetings.
Potential Young Boys Lineup (4-2-3-1)*
Marvin Keller – Jaouen Hadjam, Loris Benito, Grégory Wüthrich, Saidy Janko – Sandro Lauper, Rayan Raveloson – Alan Virginius, Dominik Peh, Darian Males – Christian Bedia.
Defender Tangui Bayi-Zoukru is suspended. Forward Ebrima Colley and defender Jaouen Hadjam will not help due to injuries.
Lyon
After six rounds of the Europa League, Lyon top the table. Two rivals are behind only on goal difference. The club has won 5 matches and collected 15 points out of a possible 18. The only slip-up came away to Betis in early November (0:2); since then the French side has registered two consecutive wins. The club has already secured a place in the playoffs, but finishing in the direct qualification zone for the round of 16 is not yet guaranteed. Note that Lyon have scored 13 goals in the current Europa League season – the highest tally in the tournament alongside PAOK and Midtjylland. If we look at goals conceded (3), only Viktoria Plzeň (2) have let in fewer.
- At least 2 goals have been scored in 5 consecutive Lyon matches in the Europa League.
- The club’s uncompromising run in this European competition lasts 6 matches (5 wins, 1 loss).
- At least one of the teams failed to score in 5 of Lyon’s last 6 Europa League matches.
Potential Lyon Lineup (5-3-2)*
Rémy Descans – Moussa Niakhaté, Clinton Mata, Nicolás Tagliafico, Afonso Moreira, Ainsley Maitland-Niles – Tyler Morton, Halis Merah, Corentin Tolisso – Pavel Schulz, Martin Satriano.
Defender Moussa Niakhaté is resting after participation in the Africa Cup of Nations. Forwards Ernest Nuamah and Malik Fofana are unavailable due to injuries.
Referee
Aliyar Agaev (Azerbaijan)
Matches – 7 (International matches, 2025/26);
Yellow/Red Cards Shown (counting second yellows) – 28;
Average Yellow Cards Per Match – 4;
Red Cards Shown – 1;
Fouls Average Per Match – 25;
Penalties – 29%.
Young Boys vs Lyon: Match Prediction
Young Boys lack consistency; in the current Europa League season the club has the same number of wins and losses. Nevertheless, even in unsuccessful matches the team rarely leaves the field without scoring. Over the first 6 rounds the Swiss side failed to score only in the away game against PAOK (0:4). The trend is not new — since the start of 2024 Young Boys have scored at least one goal in 9 of 10 past Europa League matches. Notably, in 4 of 5 home fixtures during this period both teams found the net.
Lyon generally demonstrate the highest attacking output in the Europa League alongside two other clubs. The club scored in 5 of 6 past matches this season, averaging 2.17 goals per 90 minutes. At the same time, the French side concede few goals overall, but their defense is far from perfect, especially away from home. In the last 10 away Europa League matches Lyon kept a clean sheet only 3 times.
Prediction: Both Teams To Score
* For each team the starting lineup in its last match in this tournament is indicated.
