Young Boys vs Lyon predictions, Jan 22, 2026

UEFA Europa League, on Thursday,

Young Boys

Lyon

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In the upcoming UEFA Europa League clash on January 22, 2026, Young Boys will host Olympique Lyon at their home ground. As the match approaches, recent form reveals a contrasting narrative for both teams. Young Boys have struggled, securing only 2 victories in their last 5 matches, which raises questions about their consistency and ability to perform under pressure. Their tactical setup has shown a reliance on counter-attacking football, which may be put to the test against Lyon’s robust attacking prowess.

Conversely, Olympique Lyon enters the fixture with an impressive streak, winning all of their last 5 matches. This run underscores their offensive strength and cohesive play, making them a formidable opponent. Lyon’s ability to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities could pose significant challenges for Young Boys, who may need to focus on defensive discipline to contain the visitors.

Bookmakers reflect this disparity in form, offering odds of 4.07 for a Young Boys victory compared to 1.8 for an away win for Lyon. The model predicts a 52.1% probability of an away win, suggesting that Lyon will likely carry the momentum into this encounter. While Young Boys have the advantage of home support, the outcome remains uncertain, and both teams have something to prove in this crucial match.

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Young Boys
24.3%
Draw
24.5%
Lyon
51.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:2

Outrights of UEFA Europa League Lyon: 7.34% Young Boys: 0.87%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 3.1 3.8 2.02
betsson 4.2 4 1.82
WilliamHill 3.9 3.7 1.83
Pinnacle 4.1 3.94 1.8

Latest Results

07.01.26 Young Boys – FC Dinamo Bucureşti – 0:2
21.12.25 FC Lugano – Young Boys – 3:0
17.12.25 Young Boys – Grasshoppers – 2:6
14.12.25 Young Boys – FC Luzern – 2:0
11.12.25 Young Boys – OSC Lille – 1:0
11.01.26 OSC Lille – Olympique Lyon – 1:2
03.01.26 AS Monaco – Olympique Lyon – 1:3
21.12.25 Olympique Lyon – FC Saint-Cyr Collonges Au Mont d`Or – 3:0
14.12.25 Olympique Lyon – Le Havre AC – 1:0
11.12.25 Olympique Lyon – Go Ahead Eagles – 2:1

Facts

  • Young Boys has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Lyon is on a winning streak and currently in very good shape (last 5 games: 5 wins).
  • Lyon may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Young Boys has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, Lyon is a strong favorite.
  • The teams have not played against each other recently.
  • Standings

    League phase

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Lyon 6 5 0 1 13:3 10 15
    2 Midtjylland 6 5 0 1 13:5 8 15
    3 Aston Villa 6 5 0 1 10:4 6 15
    4 Betis 6 4 2 0 11:4 7 14
    5 Freiburg 6 4 2 0 9:3 6 14
    6 Ferencvaros 6 4 2 0 11:6 5 14
    7 Braga 6 4 1 1 10:5 5 13
    8 FC Porto 6 4 1 1 9:5 4 13
    9 Stuttgart 6 4 0 2 12:5 7 12
    10 AS Roma 6 4 0 2 10:5 5 12
    11 Nottingham 6 3 2 1 11:6 5 11
    12 Fenerbahce 6 3 2 1 9:5 4 11
    13 Bologna 6 3 2 1 9:5 4 11
    14 Plzen 6 2 4 0 6:2 4 10
    15 Panathinaikos 6 3 1 2 9:7 2 10
    16 Genk 6 3 1 2 7:6 1 10
    17 Crvena zvezda 6 3 1 2 5:5 0 10
    18 PAOK 6 2 3 1 13:10 3 9
    19 Celta Vigo 6 3 0 3 12:9 3 9
    20 Lille 6 3 0 3 10:7 3 9
    21 Young Boys 6 3 0 3 8:12 -4 9
    22 Brann 6 2 2 2 6:7 -1 8
    23 Ludogorets 6 2 1 3 11:14 -3 7
    24 Celtic 6 2 1 3 7:11 -4 7
    25 Din. Zagreb 6 2 1 3 8:13 -5 7
    26 Basel 6 2 0 4 8:9 -1 6
    27 FCSB 6 2 0 4 7:11 -4 6
    28 G.A. Eagles 6 2 0 4 5:11 -6 6
    29 Sturm Graz 6 1 1 4 4:8 -4 4
    30 Feyenoord 6 1 0 5 7:13 -6 3
    31 Salzburg 6 1 0 5 5:11 -6 3
    32 Utrecht 6 0 1 5 3:9 -6 1
    33 Rangers 6 0 1 5 3:11 -8 1
    34 Malmo FF 6 0 1 5 3:12 -9 1
    35 Maccabi Tel Aviv 6 0 1 5 2:18 -16 1
    36 Nice 6 0 0 6 4:13 -9 0

    UEFA Europa League Outrights

    1. Aston Villa: 4.17 (17.62%)

    2. AS Roma: 7.75 (9.47%)

    3. FC Porto: 8.75 (8.39%)

    4. Betis: 9 (8.16%)

    5. Nottingham: 9.5 (7.73%)

    6. Lyon: 10 (7.34%)

    7. Bologna: 14 (5.24%)

    8. VfB Stuttgart: 21 (3.5%)

    9. Freiburg: 22.5 (3.26%)

    10. Lille: 22.5 (3.26%)

    11. Fenerbahce: 23.5 (3.12%)

    12. Braga: 29 (2.53%)

    13. Celta Vigo: 30 (2.45%)

    14. Midtjylland: 41 (1.79%)

    15. Plzen: 51 (1.44%)

    16. Panathinaikos: 54 (1.36%)

    17. Celtic: 59 (1.24%)

    18. Genk: 59 (1.24%)

    19. PAOK: 67 (1.1%)

    20. Basel: 74 (0.99%)

    21. Din. Zagreb: 74 (0.99%)

    22. Feyenoord: 74 (0.99%)

    23. Ferencvaros: 74 (0.99%)

    24. Young Boys: 84 (0.87%)

    25. Brann: 91 (0.81%)

    26. Crvena zvezda: 101 (0.73%)

    27. Utrecht: 101 (0.73%)

    28. Ludogorets: 138.5 (0.53%)

    29. Nice: 151 (0.49%)

    30. G.A. Eagles: 151 (0.49%)

    31. FCSB: 226 (0.32%)

    32. Malmo FF: 251 (0.29%)

    33. Salzburg: 251 (0.29%)

    34. Maccabi Tel Aviv: 501 (0.15%)

    35. Rangers: 1376 (0.05%)

    36. Sturm Graz: 1501 (0.05%)

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