Lyon vs Crystal Palace

Lyon have recorded three wins, two draws, and one defeat in their recent matches. Their most recent outing was a defeat against Lens, following a run that included a victory over Rennes and an away win in this competition against Anderlecht. Crystal Palace enter the fixture with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six matches. They arrive on the back of a league win against Nottingham Forest, having previously suffered a friendly defeat to Bristol City and earned a goalless draw against Leeds. Crystal Palace also secured a victory over Lech Poznan in this competition during their recent run.

• Lyon have reported L. Openda, M. Niakhate, and M. Ouedraogo as out due to injury.
• Crystal Palace face a long list of absences with C. Doucoure, C. Riad, D. Henderson, E. Guessand, J. Lerma, J. Mateta, T. Tomiyasu, and Z. Gozo all ruled out.
• Jørgen Strand Larsen has been a key contributor for Crystal Palace, recording 4 goals and 1 assist in their recent matches.
• Lyon goalkeeper D. Greif has recorded 18 saves across his recent appearances.

With both sides dealing with multiple absences and showing mixed recent form, this match presents a balanced challenge. Lyon have the advantage of two additional days of rest, while Crystal Palace have shown scoring potential in their recent outings. Our records do not suggest a clear lean, as both teams face significant squad adjustments.

There is no head-to-head record available for this fixture, leaving their historical competitive relationship unknown.