- Lyon are on a 2-game winning streak after winning 4 of their last 5 games in all competitions.
- Hoffenheim have failed to win any of their 1 game at home in the UEFA Europa League, conceding an average of 3.00 goals and scoring 2.00 themselves.
- Lyon have won their only away match in the UEFA Europa League so far, scoring an average of 2.00 goals per match on the road.
Lyon look capable of stealing the win in Germany
After a disappointing 3-2 home defeat to Besiktas in the UEFA Europa League, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim bounced back in fine fashion with a 2-1 victory away at Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga. They're set for an exciting game on Thursday, as Lyon are on a 2-game winning run following a 3-2 win over Crystal Palace in the UEFA Europa League and a 2-1 victory at OGC Nice in Ligue 1.
This TSG 1899 Hoffenheim vs Olympique Lyonnais preview suggests that Olympique Lyonnais have shown a real bite in the late stages of these two games and Les Gones will hope that they can come back to Germany and snag the 3 points in this group game. The UEFA Europa League table doesn't do much for Hoffenheim's chances of winning, as they're bottom of the standings with zero points from two games, while Lyon have won all 2 games so far to sit 8th in the table.
The last time these sides met at Hoffenheim in the UEFA Europa League, they drew 2-2, so it's difficult to say whether we'll see a back-and-forth game or a cagey match, but Lyon have shown that they can punish space on the counter recently, which is why our TSG 1899 Hoffenheim vs Olympique Lyonnais prediction is leaning toward the visitors.
Christian Ilzer's Hoffenheim are a high-octane side
Christian Ilzer has Hoffenheim playing a high-intensity, flexible press, but they've been a little inconsistent this season, winning 1 and losing 4 of their last 5 matches in all competitions. Their flexible press is excellent at creating turnovers, but when the first wave of pressure gets through, the space left behind can be a liability.
Paulo Fonseca's side are organised and play a 4-2-3-1 system, allowing their build-up play to seamlessly flow into overloads and controlled attacking play through the centre of the field. Their forwards are running at players and it's looking like a complete picture right now.
Ernest Nuamah has been in fine form for Lyon of late, scoring 3 of Lyon's 10 goals in the last 5 games in all competitions, while Keito Nakamura is Lyon's top scorer in the UEFA Europa League with 1 goal in 1 game. Lyon will score and have the better quality, so our TSG 1899 Hoffenheim vs Olympique Lyonnais betting tips are to back Lyon to win this at 3.0, with over 2.5 goals at 1.48 and both teams to score at 1.42. For the same reason, the TSG 1899 Hoffenheim vs Olympique Lyonnais prediction also points to goals and a narrow away success.
