Olympique Lyonnais host Crystal Palace at Groupama Stadium on the second matchday of the Europa League league phase, with both sides looking to build on winning starts to the competition.
The French and English clubs meet in a fixture between two ambitious teams, and Lyon will be seeking another home victory. Crystal Palace are appearing in European competition once again, with Pierre Sage returning to a stadium he knows well.
The pre-match assessment also refers to the fixture as a Champions League meeting, although the game is scheduled as part of the Europa League league phase.
Lyon team news
Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca faces uncertainty in defence before the match. Moussa Niakhate remains doubtful and could miss out, while Mohamed Ouedraogo is still receiving treatment and will not be available.
The expected Lyon line-up is:
Goalkeeper: Dominik Greif
Defenders: Zachary Athekame, Clinton Mata, Ruben Kluivert, Abner Vinicius
Midfielders: Corentin Tolisso, Pavel Sulc, Tyler Morton
Forwards: Ernest Nuamah, Lois Openda, Keito Nakamura
Lyon’s proposed side includes a back four, with Corentin Tolisso, Pavel Sulc and Tyler Morton expected to form the midfield. Lois Openda is listed as the central attacking option, supported by Ernest Nuamah and Keito Nakamura.
Crystal Palace team news
Crystal Palace also have several fitness concerns to assess before travelling to France. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson is a doubt, while Jean-Philippe Mateta is expected to be ruled out.
The Eagles will also be without Chadi Riad and Takehiro Tomiyasu, both of whom are unavailable for the fixture.
The expected Crystal Palace line-up is:
Goalkeeper: Walter Benitez
Defenders: Axel Disasi, Chris Richards, Jaydee Canvot
Midfielders: Jefferson Lerma, Adam Wharton, Quinten Timber, Tyrick Mitchell
Forwards: Ismaila Sarr, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Yeremy Pino
The predicted Palace team features three defenders, four midfielders and a front three of Ismaila Sarr, Jørgen Strand Larsen and Yeremy Pino.
The match will be Lyon’s second game of the Europa League league phase. The listed betting odds make Lyon favourites at 2,15, with a draw priced at 3,60 and a Crystal Palace victory at 3,10.