Lyon 3-2 Crystal Palace: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a finely balanced League Phase meeting between a Lyon side with home control and a Palace team arriving in improved all-competition form. Lyon’s major issue is replacing Openda’s direct threat, while Palace must cover substantial absences through the spine, notably Henderson, Mateta and Doucouré. Expect Lyon to have longer spells on the ball, with Palace dangerous once Wharton or Timber can find Kamada and Pino after turnovers. The result may turn on which improvised attacking unit adapts better inside the penalty area.

Injuries and absences

Openda’s absence is Lyon’s defining attacking loss, likely forcing Šulc or another rotating forward to operate without a fixed reference point. Palace have broader availability problems through goalkeeper, midfield and striker, leaving Benítez, Wharton, Timber and Strand Larsen with demanding responsibilities.

Form (last 5)

Lyon vs Crystal Palace stats

Last meetings

• 2023-08-05Crystal Palace 2-0 Lyon

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