Lyon take on the visitors West Ham in the second leg of UEFA Europa League. The match will be played on Thursday, April 14th at Parc Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon).
Lyon are currently on 10th place in the domestic standings. This is clearly not what was expected when Peter Bos was invited to France last summer. Instead of adding a little with the Dutchman and finally returning to the top 3 (and, therefore, getting the right to play in the Champions League again), an ambitious team with a very good line-up rolled down to the equator of the standings. The more important for the coaching staff is to go as far as possible in the Europa League, and best of all - to win the tournament.
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West Ham also lowered their results in the domestic arena compared to the previous championship. After losing three times in their last five games, including a 2-0 win at Brentford in London last Sunday, the club seems to have dropped out of the race. They are 3 points behind Tottenham, with Spurs still having a match in hand. But a pass to the Champions League can be taken in the Europa League - also with a trophy. They did not always put up the optimal line-up, especially in the group round, but this did not stop them from taking 1st place in the quartet. Then there was a difficult pass experienced and strong Sevilla - 0-1 on the road, 2-0 at home. There was only a draw at home with the French, but this was a good result, given that Cresswell received a “red” at the very end of the 1st half. With ten men, the Hammers even managed to open an account - Bowen scored in the 52nd minute. But Ndombele, who not so long ago played in England, even in London, was able to complete the final 1-1. Both sides now need to play to win in France.
West Ham went out last Thursday to face off against Lyon for the first time. Lyon are missing Cherka and Diomandé, who have been joined by Cacre. West Ham will not be able to use Ogbonna and Lanzini. Bookmakers consider Lyon as the pair's favorite. But West Ham show a decent level of struggle, and it is worth considering the option with a bet that the visitors do not lose.
Prediction for the match: West Ham to win with +0.5 handicap.
