Match Preview

Ajax thrashed Lyon 4-1 at the Amsterdam Arena in the first leg of the Europa League semifinals, and the Dutch outfit are clear favourites to complete the task and qualify for the final. Both sides played outrageously attacking the football in the first leg, but Lyon's defence was especially porous and Ajax could easily have scored more than four goals. That state of mind definitely affects our Lyon vs Ajax betting tips.

For Ajax, the achievement in Europa League will be especially important because they are close to losing out to Feyenoord in the Eredivisie title race. For Lyon, though, winning the Europa League trophy could be even more crucial because they won't qualify for the Champions League from the French league, as we can state in our Lyon vs Ajax preview.

Lyon's recent results:

• Lyon 1-2 Monaco

• Angers 1-2 Lyon

• Ajax 4-1 Lyon

• Lyon 3-2 Nantes

Ajax's recent results:

• Schalke 3-2 Ajax

• PSV 1-0 Ajax

• Ajax 4-1 Lyon

• Ajax 5-0 Go Ahead Eagles

Odds

Lyon 1.65

Ajax 4.75

Draw 4.00

(Odds taken from Bet365)

Lyon vs Ajax Predictions and Betting Advice

Both teams are expected to play open and entertaining football once again and that is important to note when making Lyon vs Ajax picks. Lyon's defence had been exposed by the likes of Bertrand Traore, Kasper Dolberg, and Amin Younes who starred for Ajax, but Lyon are likely to welcome the top scorer Alexander Lacazette back. The logical outcome would be another goal fest, and the odds on over 3.5 goals looks quite tempting at 2.10. Lyon will try and produce the improbable comeback and won't stop attacking if they score a goal. The odds on Lyon to win by two goals or more (which still might not be enough) are good at 2.37.

Our Tips

Over 3.5 goals 2.10 Bet365

Lyon to win by two goals or more 2.37 Bet365