Lyon vs FC Basel Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26
This is going to be the first-ever battle between these clubs.
Lyon are all set to host FC Basel at the Groupama Stadium for their Round 3 league phase fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. This is going to be a new challenge and interesting contest between these sides.
Olympique Lyonnais have started their UEL campaign on a positive note. They first defeated FC Utrecht and then secured a win against RB Salzburg.
Lyon did pretty well in both of their European competition games this season. They will be at home and will be keen to use it to their advantage.
FC Basel, on the other hand, have kicked off their UEFA Europa League journey on an average note. They fell prey to SC Freiburg in their opening game of the competition, but then secured a win against VfB Stuttgart in their second game.
They will now be looking to keep their form intact. However, it is not going to be an easy fixture for them.
Kick-off:
- Location: Lyon, France
- Stadium: Groupama Stadium
- Date: Thursday, October 23
- Kick-off Time: 10:15 p.m. IST/ 04:45 p.m. GMT/ 12:45 p.m. ET/ 09:45 p.m. PT
- Referee: Manfredas Lukjančukas
- VAR: In use
Form:
Lyon: W-W-W-L-L
Basel: L-L-W-W-W
Players to Watch
Pavel Sulc (Lyon)
Pavel Sulc is coming in after scoring a brace for Olympique Lyonnais in the previous Ligue 1 game, but it was not enough for them to get a win. He is going to play an important role both in the midfield and in the attacking front for the hosts. Sulc will cause problems for the opponent’s defence.
Albian Ajeti (FC Basel)
Albain Ajeti is going to play an important role in the final third for FC Basel. He will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against Lyon in their upcoming UEFA Europa League fixture. A top performance by Ajeti can help Basel bag three important points.
Match Facts
- These clubs are going to face each other for the first time.
- FC Basel are on a three-match winning streak.
- Olympique Lyonnais are on a two-match losing run.
Lyon vs Basel: Betting Tips and Odds
- Lyon to win @6/10 William Hill
- Martin Satriano to score @13/2 Unibet
- Goals under 3.5 @8/13 bet365
Injury and Team News
Remy Deschamps, Orel Mangala and Ernest Nuamah will not be in action for Lyon as they are injured.
FC Basel will miss out on the services of Keigo Tsunemoto and Finn van Breeman as they are injured.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 0
Lyon won: 0
Basel won: 0
Draws: 0
This will be their first-ever meeting.
Predicted Lineups
Lyon predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Greif (GK); Maitland-Niles, Mata, Kluivert, Abner; Morton, Tolisso; Karabec, Sulc, Fofana; Satriano
Basel predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Hitz (GK); Vouilloz, Adjei, Daniliuc, Schmid; Koindredi, Leroy; Agbonifo, Shaqiri, Otele; Ajeti
Match Prediction
These clubs are going to make it an entertaining clash. We predict Olympique Lyonnais are likely to come out on top and secure a win against FC Basel in their upcoming UEFA Europa League contest.
Prediction: Lyon 2-1 Basel
Telecast Details
India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network
UK: TNT Sports
US: Paramount+, TUDN
Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports
When and where is Lyon vs Basel Europa League match?
Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon, France. Kick-off is scheduled for 05:45 p.m. BST.
Where and how to watch UEFA Europa League live in India?
Sony Liv and Sony Sports Network will come up with the live streaming of all matches.
Where and how to watch UEFA Europa League live in UK?
TNT Sports will stream all the games for the fans in the United Kingdom.
For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram.
