Lyon v Rangers predictions, free tip & analysis

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Lyon v Rangers in the Europa League on Thursday.

Where to watch

BT Sport 3, 5.45pm

Best bet

Lyon
1pt 19-20 Betfair

Match preview

While Lyon's domestic performances have been questionable this season, they have been red-hot in the Europa League and can maintain their 100 per cent record with a win against Rangers.

Les Gones have won all five of their Group A matches, scoring 15 goals in the process, and will progress to the knockout stage as section winners.

Peter Bosz is likely to rotate his side with a place in the last 32 already locked in but even a second-string side with the likes of Rayan Cherki and Islam Slimani involved could cause problems.

And given Rangers cannot move up or down in the group, they are likely to ring the changes as well.

Lyon were comfortable 2-0 winners in the reverse fixture in Glasgow in September but four of their six league victories have come at home this term and they are more formidable opponents at the Groupama Stadium.

Key stat

Lyon have lost only two of their last seven matches in all competitions.