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The English Giants welcome French side to the UK on Thursday night in the Europa League.

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Man Utd vs Lyon predictions

Manchester United’s 4-1 defeat at Newcastle on Sunday not only deepened the gloom at Old Trafford but ensured that the Red Devils will have their worst season since the Premier League started in 1992, so it will be interesting to see how they react in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final against Lyon on Thursday.

Players and managers may sniff at such statistics, but it only heightens the expectation for Thursday night because everything is now on the line and United’s campaign will be cast off as a disaster should Ruben Amorim’s side fail to progress to the semi-finals.

They should be in a much healthier position after having to settle for a 2-2 draw in their trip to France.

Joshua Zirkzee, who has since seen his season ended by injury, looked to have given United a priceless advantage, only for goalkeeper Andre Onana to present Rayan Cherki with an equaliser with the last kick of the game.

The fact Amorim has had to recall Onana after his replacement, Altay Bayindir, was equally inept against Newcastle speaks volumes about the problems the Portuguese manager faces and there are also issues at the other end of the pitch, where hit-and-miss Rasmus Hojlund is United’s only fit central striker.

It would therefore represent a leap of faith to back the Red Devils at odds-on to beat Lyon, albeit anyone who has paid more than a passing interest in their performances this season would know that anyway.

Lyon arrive in Manchester having won seven of their last nine games and netted in all of their last 15 matches, so they will surely be positive as they go in search a place in the last four.

United are the only team to remain unbeaten in the Europa League this season – they have won six and drawn five of their 11 matches – but Lyon, who are fourth in Ligue 1, should go after them, which would encourage punters to bank on another high-scoring affair.

Key stat

Just one of Lyon’s last 13 games has featured fewer than three goals.

Man United vs Lyon team news

Man United
Andre Onana is set to return in goal but Joshua Zirkzee is out with a hamstring injury and joins Matthijs de Ligt, Amad Diallo, Ayden Heaven, Lisandro Martinez, Jonny Evans and Toby Collyer on the sidelines.

Lyon
Ernest Nuamah and Malick Fofana have both been ruled out with knee injuries.

Man United vs Lyon predicted line-ups

Man United (3-4-3): Onana; Mazraoui, Maguire, Yoro; Dalot, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dorgu; Garnacho, Hojlund, Fernandes.
Subs: Mount, Lindelof, Mainoo, Eriksen, Shaw, Moorhouse, Amass.

Lyon (4-3-3): Perri; Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico; Veretout, Tolisso, Akouokou; Cherki, Almada, Mikautadze.
Subs: Lacazette, Rodriguez, Diara, Matic, Caleta-Car, Omari, Barisic.

Arsenal head to the Bernabéu on Wednesday night for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final with a significant three-goal lead. But despite their advantage, Mikel Arteta’s side will be aware of Real Madrid’s capabilities of pulling off dramatic comebacks on European nights. I’m tipping Myles Lewis-Skelly to commit 1+ fouls and Kylian Mbappe to register 1+ shots on target at 1.80. 

Lewis-Skelly To Foul?

Lewis-Skelly has shown a consistency in committing fouls, especially away from home. He has committed at least one foul in nine of his last 10 away matches. He’s also committed a foul in each of his last three appearances including the first leg against Real Madrid. With the hosts expected to dominate possession as they chase the game, the chances of Lewis-Skelly being pulled into a challenge or tactical foul are likely.

Adding to that, Rodrygo often draws fouls thanks to his technical ability on the ball. He was fouled twice in the first leg and he’s drawn at least one foul in nine of his last 10 La Liga matches, underlining the challenge Lewis-Skelly may face in trying to contain him.

Many Madrid Chances

Kylian Mbappe has registered at least one shot on target in 20 of his last 21 home matches, a run that includes every Champions League game at the Bernabéu. In this season’s Champions League, Mbappe has had at least one shot on target in 85% of his appearances, showing his consistency at the highest level. In the first leg against Arsenal, he had three shots, two of which were on target.

With Real Madrid needing to attack from the first whistle, it’s likely the Frenchman will be their vocal point going forward. Expect chances to come his way as Madrid push for a route back into the tie.

This clash promises to be another memorable Champions League occasion. Can Real Madrid produce yet another comeback or will Arsenal hold firm and book their place in the semi-finals?

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Real Madrid will begin their comeback on Wednesday night with the visit of Arsenal to Madrid.

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Real Madrid v Arsenal Preview

Real Madrid’s Form

Real had a sensational 23/24 which culminated in a La Liga and Champions League double. In the summer they then finally completed the long-anticipated signing of Kylian Mbappé on a free transfer from PSG which naturally kept expectation levels high at the club. This season they’ve already won the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup but in La Liga trail Barcelona by 4 points with 7 games remaining.

Ahead of the first leg of the tie they were well fancied in many quarters to overcome Arsenal over two legs and make another Champions League semi-final. However, a second-half flurry of goals from their opponents in the first leg meant they fell to a 3-0 defeat leaving their qualifying hopes in serious jeopardy after taking their recent league form into Europe.

Arsenal’s Form

Ahead of the 24/25 season, there seemed to be a growing pressure on Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side to land a “major” trophy following finishing the 23/24 season trophyless for the fourth successive time. The improvements under Arteta have been considerable but at some point, they need to land another trophy and following another draw in the Premier League at the weekend, this competition is likely their only chance left of a major trophy this season.

While Arsenal put on an exceptional display in the first leg of the tie the job remains only 50% complete. Though their starting side should still be strong coming into this game they could have up to 8/9 players missing out for varying reasons which means their bench could be inexperienced on Wednesday which may put them under pressure if Real score an early goal or two

Arsenal have a strong record against Real Madrid which will put them in good spirits ahead of the second leg and their hopes of reaching the semi-final stage.

Arsenal’s Last Five Results

Arsenal 1-1 Brentford | April 12th | Draw

Arsenal 3-0 Real Madrid | April 8th | Win

Everton 1-1 Arsenal | April 5th | Draw

Arsenal 2-1 Fulham | April 1st | Win

Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea | March 16th | Win

2 Wins, 2 Draws and 1 Loss

Real Madrid v Arsenal Predicted Lineups

Real Madrid Predicted Starting XI(4-2-3-1)

GK: Courtois

RB: Valverde, CB: Asencio, CB: Rudiger, LB: Alaba

CM: Modric, CM: Tchouaméni

RW: Rodrygo, AM: Bellingham, LW: Vinicius

CF: Mbappé

Arsenal’s Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3)

GK: Raya.

RB: Timber, CB: Saliba, CB: Kiwior, LB: Lewis-Skelly

CM: Odegaard, CM: Jorginho, CM: Merino

RW: Saka, CF: Trossard, LW: Martinelli

Real Madrid v Arsenal Head-To-Head Results & Stats

All-Time HeadTo-Head Record

Real Madrid wins: 0

Arsenal wins: 3

Draws: 2

Head-To-Head Results

Aston Villa host PSG in the 2nd leg of their champions league clash at Villa Park on Tuesday night

BET BUILDER FOR THE GAME:

under 4 villa 1st half corners , over 0 psg corners , over 3 corners for PSG & PSG to qualify @ 1.61

Aston Villa vs PSG Preview

Aston Villa are in fifth place in the Premier League standings and have consistently punched above their weight over the past year. The home side thrashed Southampton by a 3-0 scoreline over the weekend and will be confident ahead of this fixture.

PSG, on the other hand, are at the top of the Ligue 1 table and have stepped up to the plate this season. The Parisian giants have been dominant on the domestic front this year and have shown steady improvement in the UEFA Champions League under Luis Enrique.

Aston Villa vs PSG Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• The only match that has been played between PSG and Aston Villa in the UEFA Champions League took place in the reverse fixture and ended in a 3-1 victory for PSG.
• Aston Villa have lost three of their last four matches against opponents from France in major European competitions, with each of these defeats coming in succession.
• PSG have been eliminated in three of the seven ties in which they have managed to win the first leg by a margin of at least two goals in the UEFA Champions League.
• Aston Villa lost the first leg of a European knockout fixture by a margin of at least two goals for the third time last week – they have failed to progress to the next round on each of the two previous occasions.

Aston Villa vs PSG Prediction

PSG put on a clinical show in the first leg and will be intent on extending their lead this week. The Parisians have consistently flattered to deceive in the UEFA Champions League in the past and have a point to prove in this fixture.

Aston Villa can pull off an upset on their day but have a mountain to climb going into this game. PSG have plenty of experience on the European stage and hold the upper hand going into this game.

PSG Prediction

Few clubs are as familiar with the taste of unpredictable elimination from the UEFA Champions League as PSG. With the iconic Remuntada at the Camp Nou as the most glaring example, the Parisian outfit has lost three of the past seven times in which they they held a two-or-more-goals lead heading into the second leg.

Still, this PSG team is a different animal than those of the past. Far from the days of Ibrahimovic, Neymar, Mbappe or Messi, Luis Enrique built a team not around a star, but around hard work and commitment, where every player pulls their weight. Per Opta, four different players have been directly involved in five or more goals in the Champions League this season: Ousmane Dembélé (9), Achraf Hakimi (6), Bradley Barcola (6) and Désiré Doué (5). That’s the most they’ve ever had.

Aston Villa host PSG at Villa Park in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday night after PSG’s 3-1 advantage from the first leg. Unai Emery’s side remain unbeaten at home in Europe this season with impressive results against the likes of Bayern Munich and Juventus, keeping hope alive for a dramatic comeback at Villa Park.

I’ve found a great tip for this clash: Youri Tielemans to commit 1+ foul, Ousmane Dembele to register 1+ shots on target, and Desire Doue to have 1+ shot— all combined at 1.75. It’s a great selection, well backed by stats below.

Tielemans For A Reliable Foul

Tielemans has proven this season to be a popular selection in the fouls market. He has committed at least one foul in 32 of his last 43 games across the Champions League and Premier League. In this season’s Champions League alone, he has fouled opponents in seven of his 11 matches. Domestically, he has committed at least one foul in 14 of his last 15 Premier League appearances.

Given PSG’s technical quality in midfield, particularly from players like Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz, Tielemans should be drawn into at least one tactical or misplaced tackle.

Dembele’s Threat Away From Home

Ousmane Dembele has had a very strong European campaign this season with seven goals in 11 Champions League games. His directness and flair make him a constant attacking threat, particularly away from home.

Statistically, Dembele has registered a shot on target in 15 of his last 17 away games in the Champions League and Ligue 1. In Europe, he has recorded at least two shots on target in all of his away matches and has an overall average of 1.63 shots on target per game. With Aston Villa needing to push forward, Dembele’s counter-attacking role becomes likely in helping this tip win.

Doue – PSG’s Rising Star

Desire Doue has introduced himself to the world stage over the last few months and even scored a stunning long-range goal in the first leg last week, a game in which he had six shots towards Aston Villa keeper, Emi Martinez. He has also had at least one shot in 15 of his last 17 matches across the Champions League and Ligue 1 and he’s registered a minimum of one attempt in eight of his last nine Champions League outings. His Ligue 1 form is equally impressive, a shot in each of his last 15 league games, with five goals within that time.

This could be one of the greatest nights at Villa Park if the hosts comeback from behind to beat this PSG side with such quality. It’s a great game for the neutral as we expect plenty of chances and fouls all over the pitch.

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Monday Night football returns with a Premier League Clash between two rivals in the league.

BET BUILDER for the game:

home team double chance & under 20.5 team shots @ 1.86

My analysis
Fulham have kept just two clean sheets in their last 18 matches in all competitions, with those coming at home against Spurs and away at lowly Leicester City. Both teams scored in 12 of those matches while at least three goals were tallied.

The combination of those two items has also occurred in each of Bournemouth’s last five matches in all competitions, as the Cherries have been struggling to get results. Bournemouth haven’t won a single match in regulation in their last eight fixtures, drawing three times. 

In fact, only once in their last seven matches — a 1-1 draw with Wolves in the FA Cup that eventually went to penalty kicks — have Bournemouth been involved in a match that failed to see three goals scored. This is largely down to how they play, posing a real threat on the counter-attack while being leaky in defense.

But it’s not just the results that have me backing this combination play to once again hit on Monday. Rather, it’s the underlying metrics and how these teams match up. Both clubs allow at least four shots on goal per match, with opponents putting better than 35% of their efforts on target.

Bournemouth also do a terrific job of creating mistakes with their pressure, with 87 tackles in the final third, ranking them sixth. Their 42 shots off opponent errors are the most in the Premier League, while Fulham sit ninth in the league with 25 shots allowed from errors.

Bournemouth and Fulham have played five times since the 2022-23 Premier League season started. All five matches have seen at least three goals, and only once has either team failed to score.

They drew 2-2 in December at Craven Cottage, and they’ll once again entertain us while cashing our best bet in the rematch. 

Bournemouth have lost their last four home matches in the Premier League, and their last three home fixtures in all competitions have seen them suffer identical 2-1 defeats.

Fulham haven’t been consistent, but they’re the better side dealing with fewer injuries. The Cottagers still have a shot at European football next season, and will get the result. 

Only five clubs in the league have earned more corners than the Cherries this season, and they earned seven corners in the reverse fixture while Fulham earned just one.

Bournemouth have taken more corners than every other opponent in their last seven matches aside from Manchester City, as their high pressing leads to odd man rushes that tend to get blocked out for them.

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Spurs will host German outfit Frankfurt in London on Thursday night which looks the pick of the Europa fixtures.

We have taken ekitike over 2.5 shots & Eintracht over 8.5 team shots

Probable Lineups for Tottenham vs Frankfurt

Tottenham Expected Lineup: Vicario, Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Spence, Bergvall, Bentancur, Maddison, Johnson, Heung-Min Son, Solanke

Frankfurt Expected Lineup: Santos, Kristensen, Tuta, Koch, Theate, Skhiri, Larsson, Bahoya, Gotze, Brown, Ekitike

Postecoglou’s Struggle with Unpredictability

Ange Postecoglou is under increasing pressure at Spurs, and the recent unpredictability of his side has been a central issue. They’ve won almost as many games in the Europa League in 2025 as they have in the Premier League, and are struggling for form. For that reason, it’s difficult to be confident of a win against Frankfurt, even at home.

On paper, they should have too much for their German opponents, who have also been inconsistent. Yet, with not a single clean sheet in their last eight matches, Die Adler will sense an opportunity.

Dino Toppmoller’s side have averaged two goals per game over the last six in the UEL, both home and away. Therefore, while the Lilywhites are the favourites, they’ll have their work cut out at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Our Analysis: Form of Both Teams

Tottenham Hotspur are almost as close to the Premier League relegation zone as they are to the Champions League. They got back to winning ways at the weekend, relegating Southampton, but their form has been dreadful. Nine wins in 20 games across all competitions is concerning, and they struggle with defensive stability. 

Eintracht Frankfurt have also had their troubles. Their form in 2025 has been marked by inconsistency, with nine wins, five losses, and three draws. However, a commanding victory over Ajax in the last round will give them plenty of hope in London.

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A positive first-leg performance was definitely not seen in the last 16 though, when Spurs were woeful away to AZ Alkmaar and were lucky to leave with only a one-goal deficit, but they made amends with a 3-1 win at home to book their spot in the quarter-finals.

Spurs were largely impressive in the UEL league phase, finishing fourth, and they are third-favourites to win the competition, but before even reaching the final, they will need to come through two challenging tests, as Lazio are set to await the winners of this tie, if they see off Bodo/Glimt.

This is the host’s first European quarter-final since 2019 when they knocked Manchester City out on away goals on the way to the final after one of the most dramatic second legs in Champions League history.

Barcelona host Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night in what promises be a huge Champions League game. The visitors will fancy their chances after having made it all the way to the final last season before losing to Real Madrid. However, Barcelona are a team in form with 32 goals so far in the competition, averaging 3.2 goals per game. I’m tipping there to be Over 2.5 Match Goals and Yamal to have 1+ shot on target at 1.75. 

Barcelona’s Goal Threat

Barcelona have scored 83 goals in La Liga alone, averaging 2.76 per game. They have also seen four of their last five matches end with over 2.5 goals, underlining their attacking threat.

One key man to watch is Raphinha, who has racked up 11 goals in just 10 Champions League appearances this season — an impressive return that has him top of the goalscoring charts, one goal in front of Harry Kane and Serhou Guirassy.

Dortmund’s Attacking Quality

Dortmund have scored 28 Champions League goals this campaign (2.33 per game) and 52 in the Bundesliga (1.85 per game). 64% of their domestic fixtures so far have seen over 2.5 goals which backs our tip nicely. Similarly, three of their last five games across all competitions have ended with over 2.5 goals, indicating they’re just as capable of contributing to a high-scoring affair.

As previously mentioned, their striker Guirassy has played every Champions League game so far scoring 10 goals and four assists. Barcelona’s defence should be wary of his ability in front of goal as shown so far this season. 

Confident Yamal Ready to Shine

The young talent, Yamal has made his mark in Europe with an impressive six goals contributions in nine games. He always seems to be involved in attack with an average of 3.66 shots per game in the competition. He’s hit the target on 15 occasions during this timeframe, averaging 1.66 shots on target per game and continues to be a constant threat. In his last Champions League outing against Benfica, he grabbed a goal, an assist, and two shots on target.

This clash between Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund is a must-watch, promising plenty of goals and showcasing some of the brightest talents in European football. 

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What a game we have at the Emirates Stadium tonight as Arsenal host the defending champions Real Madrid. This is the first leg with the 2nd taking place next week at El Bernabeu, the Gunners will not want to head to Spain chasing a result. This could mean we see a tighter game than normal from these two typically entertaining sides, however with Arsenal’s defensive injuries expect Mbappe and Vinicius Jr to play an important role.

I’ve put together a strong bet builder including the following picks: Mbappe 1+ SOT, Saka 1+ Shot, Vini Jr 1+ Shot, Bellingham 1+ Tackle and Camavinga 1+ Foul at 1.70.

The Trophy the Gunners Want

The Champions League trophy is one that has evaded Arsenal, fans would love the chance to celebrate lifting the iconic cup. However, they are up against the best side in Champions League history. Mbappe has had a Shot on Target in every UCL game this season apart from his last game against Atletico Madrid. The French forward is up against an Arsenal defence who are missing a vital player in Gabriel who injured his hamstring against Fulham.

Coincidentally, Saka is now back in action after recovering from his hamstring injury and should be set to make his first start tonight. He looks great for a shot on target as he has seen at least one in his last nine home games, however we are just going for a shot in this bet builder. We are also backing Vinicius Jr to have a single shot, he has had one in every Champions League game this season.

Pressure on Madrid

After their shock home defeat to Valencia on the weekend, the LaLiga title looks to be in the hands of Barcelona. This may be playing on the minds of the Madrid players who will need to bounce back and focus on the game at hand. This is where the last two selections come in, we’ve gone for a Bellingham tackle. He has seen at least 1 in 16/18 away league or UCL matches. Camavinga has conceded at least 1 foul in his last six away matches and will be up against a tricky Arsenal side who will be gunning for a goal.

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PSG welcome the English Giants Villa to Paris on Wednesday Night.

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Dembele over 2.5 shots , psg or draw , under 12 shots for the away side , over 4.5 SOT home team @ 1.72

For reasons I’m about to detail, I’m going to back PSG, but there’s no value on the moneyline, so instead I’m taking PSG -1 on the handicap spread.

Before we break down PSG, we need to understand this Aston Villa team. First up, their group stage performance. Finishing eighth was a real achievement but Bayern Munich were the only true S-tier team that they faced with Juventus, currently fifth in Serie A, the next best. They were fortunate to play the likes of Young Boys, Bologna, Celtic, and Club Brugge, who they then met again in the Round of 16. That’s a real dip in quality compared with who PSG faced in the group stages, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich and Man City, before beating Liverpool in the Round of 16. 

Unai Emery has a fantastic record in European competition and knows how to progress in these tournaments but this Villa side doesn’t look as set up for Europe as his Sevilla team did. Villa are conceding nearly 1.5 goals per game in the Premier League, and while they’ve had four clean sheets in their past five, they’re still not elite at the back.

A look at Villa’s current seven-game winning streak shows two games against Championship clubs in the FA Cup, two against Club Brugge in this competition and just one win against a top-eight Premier League team.

Meanwhile, PSG have swept all before them domestically and are unbeaten in Ligue 1 as they march their way to the title. In 28 Ligue 1 games, they’ve conceded just 26 and scored a staggering 80 goals. Their attack is terrifying and with the pace and guile of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Bradley Barcola, and Ousmane Dembele, they’re going to be able to get at Villa.

That front three is as good as any in world soccer right now and we saw them tear Liverpool apart home and away in the last round. The ability they have to hit teams on the counter is undeniable given the breakaway speed that they possess, but they are also all intelligent players, who have displayed great awareness of space and have the talent to find their teammates.

The much-praised attack is also built on a good backline with two excellent fullbacks, and a truly exceptional midfield. Joao Neves, Vitinha, and Fabian Ruiz have been impossible to play against at times this season and Liverpool simply weren’t able to contain them in the last round. They are top-class at keeping possession of the ball, as well as knowing exactly when to get it forward to their attackers.

We have two excellent Spanish coaches in Luis Enrique and Emery, but it’s going to be PSG who come out on top, by multiple goals. They have an elite front three and a midfield that can dictate play and keep Villa from finding their rhythm. On home soil in front of a loud and passionate fanbase, they’ll dice the visitors apart and win by a margin of at least two, and it wouldn’t be a shock if they ended up winning by three or four.