Lyon starts Europa League with two wins

Lyon began their Europa League campaign with two victories, defeating Anderlecht 2-1 away and Crystal Palace 3-2 at home. The team, led by manager Paulo Fonseca, aims to secure maximum points in the first three rounds of the competition.

Lyon's recent league performance

Lyon recently beat Nice 2-1 in the league on Sunday, approaching their upcoming match against Hoffenheim with confidence. This win added momentum to their European campaign.

Hoffenheim's mixed Bundesliga performance

Hoffenheim, Lyon's upcoming opponent, recently defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-1 at home. However, they have lost four of their first six Bundesliga matches, indicating inconsistency in their domestic form.

Hoffenheim's European struggles

Hoffenheim's European campaign has been challenging so far, with losses to OFI Crete (2-0) and Beşiktaş (3-2) in their opening matches. They remain without points in the competition and have conceded five goals in two games, showing defensive weaknesses.

Past encounters between Lyon and Hoffenheim

Lyon and Hoffenheim have met three times in European competitions, with all matches ending in draws. Their Champions League encounters in 2018 ended 3-3 in Germany and 2-2 in Lyon, and a Europa League match in November 2024 also finished 2-2.

High-scoring history and Lyon's challenge

Each of the three encounters between Lyon and Hoffenheim has seen at least two goals from each team, with fourteen goals scored in total. To maintain their unbeaten record, Lyon must secure their first victory against Hoffenheim in this match, which will be broadcast at 21:00 on Canal+.