Lyon vs Crystal Palace: confirmed lineups, match prediction and betting angles ahead of the Europa League clash on Thursday 15 October at 17:45 UK time.
Lyon vs Crystal Palace Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Europa League |
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Match Date | Thursday 15 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 17:45 UK time |
The starting lineups for the Europa League fixture between Lyon and Crystal Palace have been confirmed.
Lyon Starting XI
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2
Starting XI: Dominik Greif (GK), Felix Bacher (DC), Abner Vinícius (DL), Ruben Kluivert (DC), Zachary Athekame (DR), Khalis Merah (AMC), Tyler Morton (DMC), Corentin Tolisso (MC), Noah Nartey (MC), Keito Nakamura (FW), Ernest Nuamah (FW)
Substitutes: Mads Bidstrup, Noham Kamara, Rémi Himbert, Steeve Kango, Kaïl Boudache, Julien Duranville, Justin Bengui, Pavel Sulc, Tanner Tessmann, Rémy Descamps, Moussa Niakhaté, Clinton Mata
Crystal Palace Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI: Walter Benítez (GK), Chris Richards (DC), Jaydee Canvot (DC), Axel Disasi (DC), Óscar Mingueza (DMR), Tyrick Mitchell (DML), Quinten Timber (MC), Adam Wharton (MC), Ismaïla Sarr (AMC), Jørgen Strand Larsen (FW), Yéremy Pino (AMC)
Substitutes: Lucca Benetton, Daichi Kamada, Remi Matthews, Dean Benamar, Honest Ahanor, Anan Khalaili, Darío Osorio, Dwight McNeil, Will Hughes, Eddie Nketiah
Lyon vs Crystal Palace Immediate Reaction
Lyon
Lyon named a 4-1-2-1-2 shape, with Dominik Greif in goal and a back four of Felix Bacher, Abner Vinícius, Ruben Kluivert and Zachary Athekame. Tyler Morton sits in front of the defence, with Khalis Merah just behind the strikers Keito Nakamura and Ernest Nuamah, while Corentin Tolisso and Noah Nartey operate in central midfield.
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace line up in a 3-4-2-1, with Walter Benítez in goal and a back three of Chris Richards, Jaydee Canvot and Axel Disasi. Adam Wharton and Quinten Timber work in central midfield, with Ismaïla Sarr and Yéremy Pino supporting Jørgen Strand Larsen up front.
Lyon vs Crystal Palace Reactive Bet Builder
The bet builder for this fixture combines four selections: Lyon to win, Jørgen Strand Larsen to score anytime, both teams to score (Yes), and Will Hughes to be shown a card.
Lyon vs Crystal Palace Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Lyon are the marginal pre-match favourites on the data supplied, with the home side edging the head-to-head win probability over Crystal Palace.
Result Prediction: Lyon are the slight favourites, with the result call based on home advantage and the supplied pre-match projections rather than a projected scoreline.
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