Prediction for match Maccabi Tel Aviv — Lyon

Match Analysis: Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Lyon

On November 27 in the UEFA Europa League, Maccabi Tel Aviv faces Lyon. The 1X2 odds are as follows: Lyon's victory is priced at 1.79, a draw at 4.01, and a win for Maccabi Tel Aviv at 4.81. Probability distribution: Lyon - 54.99%, draw - 24.55%, Maccabi Tel Aviv - 20.46%. Lyon has a significant edge in terms of winning chances, which is reflected in the odds and percentages.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Maccabi Tel Aviv averaged 44.6% possession, committed 15.4 fouls, 1.8 offsides, and received 1.8 yellow cards per game. Lyon, over the same period, showed 52.4% possession, 11 fouls, 2.6 offsides, and 2.8 yellow cards. Recent matches for Maccabi Tel Aviv include: 2-6 against Beitar Jerusalem (09.11.2025), 0-2 against Aston Villa (06.11.2025), 3-1 against Ironi Kiryat Shmona (27.10.2025). Lyon played: 0-0 against Auxerre (23.11.2025), 2-3 against PSG (09.11.2025), 0-2 against Real Betis (06.11.2025). These results highlight different playing styles: Maccabi Tel Aviv tends to foul more, while Lyon shows higher possession and receives more yellow cards. This could impact the game's dynamics.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Regarding total goals: Maccabi Tel Aviv exceeded the over 2.5 total in three out of five matches, Lyon did so in two out of five. Average goals scored and conceded: Maccabi Tel Aviv scores 1.2 per game and concedes 2.6, while Lyon scores 1 and concedes 1.6. On average, Maccabi Tel Aviv's matches see 3.8 goals, Lyon's see 2.6. By halves: Maccabi Tel Aviv's second half has gone over 1.5 goals four times out of five, the first half only once. Lyon's second half saw two over 1.5 goals, and the first half also twice. By intervals: Maccabi Tel Aviv scores most often between 46-60 minutes (38%), and concedes most in the final 76-90 (36%). Lyon is most effective between 16-30 minutes (38%) and concedes most between 46-60 minutes (33%). Based on this data, betting on over 2.5 goals at 1.94 seems justified: both teams tend to have high-scoring second halves, and the average goal figures are quite high, especially for Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Corners Statistics

Regarding corners: Maccabi Tel Aviv averages 4 corners per game, Lyon 5.2. In the last 5 matches, Maccabi Tel Aviv exceeded the over 9.5 corners total twice, Lyon three times out of five. Odds for total corners offer: over 9.5 at 1.92, under 9.5 also at 1.92. In corner outcome bets, Lyon is the favorite with odds of 1.62. Considering the average figures and frequency of exceeding the total, it's logical to look at the over 9.5 corners option, as well as Lyon's edge in corners.