Prediction for match Lyon — Celta

Match Analysis: Lyon vs Celta

The Europa League will see a clash between Lyon and Celta on March 19, 2026. According to the 1X2 odds, Lyon is the favorite with odds of 2.12, a draw is priced at 3.50, and a Celta win is at 3.86. The probability percentages are distributed as follows: Lyon 46.41%, draw 28.11%, Celta 25.49%. These numbers reflect Lyon's advantage, but a draw is also considered quite possible by the bookmakers, while Celta's chances of winning are lower but not negligible.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Lyon played as follows: March 15, 2026, Havre vs Lyon 0-0, March 12, 2026, Celta vs Lyon 1-1, March 8, 2026, Lyon vs Paris FC 1-1. During the same period, Celta's results were: March 15, 2026, Real Betis vs Celta 1-1, March 12, 2026, Celta vs Lyon 1-1, March 6, 2026, Celta vs Real Madrid 1-2. Over a five-match series, Lyon has an average possession of 61%, an average of 2 yellow cards, 11 fouls, and 1.8 offsides per game. Celta has 42.6% possession, 2.4 yellow cards, 9.6 fouls, and 2.6 offsides. In their last head-to-head on March 12, 2026, the teams drew 1-1.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, both teams have had over 2.5 goals in 2 out of 5 games, and under 2.5 goals in 3 out of 5. The average number of goals scored by both Lyon and Celta is 1.2 per game, with Lyon conceding 1.4 and Celta 1. The average total goals per match is 2.6 for Lyon and 2.2 for Celta. In the first half, over 1.5 goals occurred only once in 5 games for both teams, while in the second half, Lyon surpassed 1.5 goals three times, and Celta once. Lyon most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minutes (57%), while Celta scores most often between the 16th and 30th minutes (40%). Lyon concedes most often at the end of the match (76-90 minutes, 33%), and Celta has two peaks: 0-15 and 76-90 minutes at 33% each. Considering both teams have an average goal rate above 2.0, and over 2.0 goals have been frequent, a bet on over 2.0 goals at 1.53 seems logical for this match.

Corners: Numbers and Potential Bets

Lyon averages 4.8 corners per game, while Celta averages 3.4. For over 9.5 corners, Lyon surpassed this in 2 out of 5 games, and Celta in 1 out of 5. The total closest to the average sum of their corners (8.2) is over 8.5 corners at odds of 1.58, under 8.5 at 2.17. Lyon is the favorite on corners with odds of 1.53. Based on the statistics, a bet on over 8.5 corners seems justified, considering both teams' combined figures and playing style. Also, individual stats show Lyon consistently surpassing 4 corners, while Celta often remains in the 3-4 range. Overall, activity on corners is expected to be around the average line.