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Manchester City vs Lyon Betting Tips, Preview & Odds - Raheem Sterling to fire City to victory

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 11 Aug 2020

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Ralph Staniforth 11 Aug 2020

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Manchester City and Lyon compete for a spot in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals
Manchester City have scored 2+ goals in 14 of their last 17 UEFA Champions League games
Raheem Sterling has scored 11 goals in his last 12 appearances
Lyon have lost 2 of their last 4 UEFA Champions League games

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Manchester City clash with Lyon in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals in Lisbon on Saturday night. City are desperate to win the competition and they look good to reach the semi-finals.

Manchester City Form & News

Manchester City ended the Premier League season in second place, scoring an incredible 102 goals along the way. Pep Guardiola’s men won 5-0 against Norwich City in their last league match of the campaign, with Gabriel Jesus, Kevin De Bruyne (2), Raheem Sterling, and Riyad Mahrez scoring.

City followed up their 2-1 away success over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 with a 2-1 victory in Manchester. Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus both scored thanks to horror mistakes from Raphael Varane.

Left-back Benjamin Mendy is available after suspension but striker Sergio Agüero remains injured.

Olympique Lyon Form & News

Olympique Lyon were sitting in fourth spot when the Ligue 1 season was cancelled. Rudi Garcia’s charges gave PSG a tough time in the French League Cup final, but lost on penalties after the match ended 0-0.

Lyon took a 1-0 advantage to Juventus last week. The French club ended up losing in Turin 2-1, but advanced on away goals.

Lyon left-back Youssouf Kone is injured and midfielder Lucas Tousart has been sold to Hertha Berlin.

Rudi Garcia has been playing with three at the back which could continue in Lisbon.

Manchester City vs Lyon Head to Head

These clubs last met in the 2018-19 UEFA Champions League group stage. Lyon claimed a 2-1 victory in Manchester and grabbed a 2-2 draw on home soil.

Manchester City vs Lyon Odds

Manchester City are priced at 1.28 to win, while Lyon are available at 12.00 to do the same. A draw pays 6.50.

Manchester City vs Lyon Match Up

Manchester City are an incredible attacking side. Lyon are likely going to struggle to contain that attack, especially if Kevin de Bruyne takes control of the match.

Manchester City vs Lyon Stats

Man City have won 6 of their last 7 matches (all competitions).
Man City have won their last 3 matches (UEFA Champions League).
Man City have scored 2+ goals in 14 of their last 17 matches (UEFA Champions League).
Man City have seen BTTS in their last 6 matches (UEFA Champions League).
Man City’s Raheem Sterling has scored 11 goals in his last 12 matches (all competitions).
Lyon have lost 2 of their last 4 matches (UEFA Champions League).
Lyon have conceded 2 goals in 3 of their last 4 matches (UEFA Champions League).
Lyon have seen BTTS in 14 of their last 16 matches (UEFA Champions League).

Man City vs Lyon FAQ

Where can I watch the Manchester City vs Lyon live stream online?

Our live streaming calendar shows you how to watch the Man City vs Lyon live stream online.

Where is Manchester City vs Lyon being played?

Man City vs Lyon is being played at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal.

When is Manchester City vs Lyon being played?

Man City vs Lyon is being played at 21:00 SAST on Saturday 15 August 2020.

What competition are Manchester City vs Lyon playing in?

Man City vs Lyon are playing in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.

What happened the last time these sides met?

These clubs met in the 2018-19 UEFA Champions League group stage. Lyon won 2-1 in Manchester despite being outplayed and secured a 2-2 draw in France.

Verdict

Man City v Lyon

Manchester City will be too strong for Lyon, while Raheem Sterling is being backed to score again.

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Ralph is from South Africa and studied Sports Science post school at ETA (Education Teachers Academy) in Cape Town.

He has always had a great passion for sport and this led him into the world of sports journalism, while coaching on the side. Since 2012 Ralph has worked as a journalist and covered many topics from business to sport.

Over the last seven years he has interviewed numerous top rugby and cricket players and coaches in South Africa.

Ralph has been betting on sports for the last ten years. He’s knowledgeable on numerous topics including football, rugby, cricket, tennis and golf.

He supports Manchester United (football), Cheetahs (rugby), Knights (cricket) and has a newly found appreciation for Dominic Thiem on the tennis courts.