Bitesize Prediction: BSC Young Boys vs Lyon – 22/01/26

Competition: Europa League

Market: Goal to be scored in both halves

Odds: 7/10 @ 1xBet

Looking to extend on their sensational Europa League romp on Thursday evening, Lyon will travel to Switzerland when they meet BSC Young Boys.

Starting with the hosts, while BSC Young Boys might have opened up the 2025/26 campaign with their sights set on recapturing their domestic crown, the Swiss giants have continued on a real rut this season. Last seen over the weekend getting 2026 underway with another nightmare display as they slumped to a shock 3-1 loss at home against Lausanne, the pressure on Gerado Seoane’s shoulders has now reached a boiling point. Heading into the festive break with a 3-0 defeat against Lugano, the Yellows have lost each of their previous three consecutive domestic Super League appearances by an aggregate score of 12-3. With that rut underlined by an infamous 6-2 drumming at the hands of Grasshoppers on December 17th, BSC Young Boys have unsurprisingly gained a reputation for their glaring defensive issues. With their race to book a Europa League knockout stage ticket looking like it will go right down to the wire, Seoane’s side will be bracing themselves for a stern examination here.

As for the visitors, while Lyon might have been dealing with a string of public financial issues behind the scenes last season as they eventually clung to their Ligue 1 status, the French giants have enjoyed a stellar run this time around. Last seen in European action clinching a 2-1 victory at home against the Go Ahead Eagles, Paulo Fonseca’s men have their sights firmly set on mounting a genuine Europa League charge in 2026. Opening up Thursday’s showdown leading the chase at the top of the European table, Les Gones have registered 15 points from their six European showdowns this season and they have already cruised their way to a knockout stage ticket. Likewise, landing another 2-1 win against Brest over the weekend, Lyon have won all of their previous six appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 13-4. With the mood in their camp at a red-hot high, Thursday’s guests will be confident of making another Europa League statement on foreign soil.

Bet: Goal to be scored in both halves at BSC Young Boys vs Lyon 7/10 for Thursday’s Europa League matchup @ 1xBet