Hoffenheim vs Lyon Prediction | Europa League | 22/10

The encounter between Hoffenheim and Lyon is set to kick off at 20:00 on Thursday, 22/10, at PreZero Arena.

This Europa League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

Under 3.5 Goals

Why we predict under 3.5 Goals

Our betting pick is Under 3.5 Goals for the Hoffenheim vs Lyon encounter.

While both teams have attacking potential, this fixture may not turn into a goal fest. A disciplined defensive approach should help keep the total below four goals.

Key Betting Insights

Hoffenheim

• Scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
• Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
• Over 9.5 corners occurred in 4 of Hoffenheim's last 5 matches

Lyon

• Scored 12 goals in their last 5 matches
• Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
• Won 4 of their last 5 matches

Under 3.5 Goals: 8/11

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Match Result

1x2 Odds Comparison

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
	1/1	11/4	11/5	1/2	6/4
	10/11	3/1	12/5	1/2	6/4
	1/1	11/4	2/1	1/2	6/4
	21/20	11/4	9/4	4/9	6/4

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Hoffenheim Preview

Hoffenheim is coming to the clash with Lyon with the current statistics in the Europa League:

• Matches played: 2

• Wins: 0

• Draws: 0

• Losses: 2

• Goals Scored: 2 (Avg. 1)

• Goals Conceded: 5 (Avg. 2.5)

When having a broader look at Hoffenheim's performance in all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:

• Matches played: 44

• Wins: 21

• Draws: 8

• Losses: 15

• Goals Scored: 86 (Avg. 1.95)

• Goals Conceded: 72 (Avg. 1.64)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Hoffenheim

Goals Scored: 86

Goals Conceded: 72

Average Goals Scored: 1.95

Average Goals Conceded: 1.64

Wins: 21

Goal Difference: 14

Date	Game	Result
18/10	Borussia M'gladbach 1 - 2 Hoffenheim	W
15/10	Hoffenheim 2 - 3 Beşiktaş	L
10/10	Hoffenheim 2 - 3 Hamburger SV	L
20/09	Paderborn 3 - 1 Hoffenheim	L
17/09	OFI 2 - 0 Hoffenheim	L

Hoffenheim to win the match: 1/1

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Lyon Preview

On the other hand, Lyon comes into this fixture with the following statistics in Europa League:

• Matches played: 2

• Wins: 2

• Draws: 0

• Losses: 0

• Goals Scored: 5 (Avg. 2.5)

• Goals Conceded: 3 (Avg. 1.5)

Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:

• Matches played: 60

• Wins: 34

• Draws: 11

• Losses: 15

• Goals Scored: 103 (Avg. 1.72)

• Goals Conceded: 63 (Avg. 1.05)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Lyon

Goals Scored: 103

Goals Conceded: 63

Average Goals Scored: 1.72

Average Goals Conceded: 1.05

Wins: 34

Goal Difference: 40

Date	Game	Result
18/10	Lyon 2 - 1 Nice	W
15/10	Lyon 3 - 2 Crystal Palace	W
09/10	Lens 2 - 1 Lyon	L
19/09	Lyon 4 - 0 Rennes	W
16/09	RSC Anderlecht 1 - 2 Lyon	W

Lyon to win the match: 11/5

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Statistical Insights for Hoffenheim vs Lyon

With at least one of the two sides yet to record a match in this competition, a like-for-like statistical comparison is not yet available for this fixture.

Recent form across all competitions still offers a useful reference point:

Key metrics

Team Form

Hoffenheim

Europe - Europa League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W L L L L	0.6
Home	L L W L W	1.2
Away	W L L L W	1.2

Lyon

Europe - Europa League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W W L W W	2.4
Home	W W W W D	2.6
Away	L W D W D	1.6

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Home Win

21/20

49.26%

Draw

3/1

25.64%

Away Win

2/1

32.26%

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Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners, and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Hoffenheim

7

last 5 matches

Lyon

12

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Lyon scored +71% more goals than Hoffenheim in the last 5 matches.

Hoffenheim and Lyon goals scored count, last 5 matches

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Borussia M'gladbach

2

Beşiktaş

2

Hamburger SV

2

Paderborn

1

OFI

0

2

Nice

3

Crystal Palace

1

Lens

4

Rennes

2

RSC Anderlecht

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Goals Conceded

Hoffenheim

12

last 5 matches

Lyon

6

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Hoffenheim conceded +100% more goals than Lyon in the last 5 matches.

Hoffenheim and Lyon goals conceded count, last 5 matches

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Borussia M'gladbach

1

Beşiktaş

3

Hamburger SV

3

Paderborn

3

OFI

2

1

Nice

2

Crystal Palace

2

Lens

0

Rennes

1

RSC Anderlecht

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Key metrics

Corners

Hoffenheim

33

last 5 matches

Lyon

17

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Hoffenheim received +94% more corners than Lyon in the last 5 matches.

Hoffenheim and Lyon corners count, last 5 matches

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Borussia M'gladbach

6

Beşiktaş

7

Hamburger SV

7

Paderborn

5

OFI

8

1

Nice

5

Crystal Palace

4

Lens

3

Rennes

4

RSC Anderlecht

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Cards

Hoffenheim

13

last 5 matches

Lyon

8

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Hoffenheim received +63% more cards than Lyon in the last 5 matches.

Hoffenheim and Lyon cards count, last 5 matches

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Borussia M'gladbach

2

Beşiktaş

5

Hamburger SV

2

Paderborn

1

OFI

3

0

Nice

1

Crystal Palace

1

Lens

4

Rennes

2

RSC Anderlecht

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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.