Young Boys – Lyon: a European showdown that couldn’t come at a better time for Lyon 
Thursday night the Stadion Wankdorf hosts a clash between two sides well placed to reach the Europa League knockout stages.
Young Boys are stuck in a rough patch domestically, while Lyon — against expectations — sit near the top of the French top flight and lead their Europa League group.
Young Boys: a team in full-on slump 
Since beating Lucerne in mid-December, the Bern side has collapsed in the Super League: three straight defeats, 12 goals conceded and a defence that’s leaking worryingly.
Their latest loss, a 3-1 home defeat to Lausanne, was defined by Olivier Mambwa’s early red card — it changed the whole game.
In Europe it’s steadier: three wins, three losses, and 21st place that keeps them in the hunt for the top 24.
Their biggest threat remains Chris Bedia, the former Hull City striker, with 12 goals in 19 league appearances.
Lyon: a hot run that demands respect 
In early December Lyon lost at Lorient and still looked like they were searching for an identity.
Since then they’ve rattled off six straight wins in all competitions and arrive in Switzerland brimming with confidence.
Their 2-1 win over Go Ahead Eagles on matchday six has all but sealed a top-eight spot in Europe.
Lyon even top the overall table, three points clear of Stuttgart.
Corentin Tolisso, quiet in the domestic league, has turned up in the Europa League: four goals in four games, playing higher up and exerting more influence.
Probable lineups
Young Boys:
Keller ; Andrews, Wüthrich, Benito, Mambwa ; Gigovic, Lauper, Fassnacht, Sanches, Monteiro ; Bedia
Lyon:
Grief ; Maitland‑Niles, Mata, Kluivert, Tagliafico ; Tessman, Morton, Abner, Sulc ; Endrick, Moreira
Key points
- Young Boys are coming off three heavy league defeats.
- Lyon have won their last six matches in all competitions.
- Lyon top their Europa League group.
- Bedia is the main danger for the Swiss side.
- Lyon can secure their place in the top eight.
Match Prediction Young Boys – Lyon
Lyon to win
Young Boys turn up in poor form and can’t find their usual solidity.
Lyon, by contrast, have been moving with confidence and control for weeks.
Given the current form, Lyon look to have all the cards to walk out of Bern with the three points.
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