Hoffenheim vs Lyon prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
On October 22, 2026, Hoffenheim and Lyon will meet in the third round of the Europa League league phase. The visitors will try to pick up points away against their neighbors.
Hoffenheim vs Lyon: team news and expert analysis
The club from Sinsheim could have returned to the Bundesliga's top four, but settled for fifth place in the spring. Now, however, they have started losing too often right from the outset. Olympique had a stronger 2025/2026 campaign, finishing fourth in Ligue 1 in the spring. They have also made an unbeaten start this season, heading into the international break in second place—above PSG.
The Germans also suffered defeat in European competition. They were completely outplayed, losing 0-2 to OGC Nice. After the "FIFA window," they scored twice at home against Beşiktaş but conceded even more, eventually losing 2-3.
The French side began their campaign in the Champions League. After edging past Sparta Prague, albeit with some difficulty, they then lost to Fenerbahçe, suffering defeat at home after drawing in Istanbul. In the current tournament, they opened with an away win over Anderlecht. At home against Crystal Palace, they prevailed in a shootout, winning 3-2.
Previous matches: Hoffenheim vs Lyon
The clubs met in the Champions League in 2018 and crossed paths in the Europa League two seasons ago. Every encounter ended in a high-scoring draw.
The visitors are not widely fancied, but they look strong compared with their opponents. They should avoid defeat away from home (odds – 1.78).
Hoffenheim vs Lyon: key statistics and trends
- Hoffenheim have lost both of their previous matches in the competition
- Hoffenheim score an average of 1.83 goals and concede 2.33 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 100% of Hoffenheim's matches, while the average total is 4.17 goals per game
- Lyon have won three of their six matches in European competition
- Lyon score an average of 1.86 goals and concede 0.71 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 57% of Lyon's matches, while the average total is 2.57 goals per game
Hoffenheim vs Lyon: possible starting lineups
Hoffenheim play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Baumann - Roths, Haidari, Kabak, Coufal - Burger, Avdullahu - Hlozek, De Ketelaere, Wimmer - Lemperle
Lyon play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Descamps - Ouédraogo, Niakhaté, Mata, Kluivert - Nartey, Morton, Tessmann - Nakamura, Openda, Budash
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