Benfica vs Lyon: result 2-3 and analysis
International Champions CupRegular Season - 3Kick-off on August 1, 2018 at 08:05 PM (UTC)Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz), Lisboa
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What was the result of Benfica vs Lyon?
Lyon won 2-3 on August 1, 2018.
Goalscorers
- 40′MarceloLyon
- 45′B. TraoréLyon
- 59′PizziBenfica
- 64′MarceloBenfica (o.g.)
- 83′M. TerrierLyon
Official lineup for Benfica vs Lyon
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Benfica
- 19F. Ferreyra
- 5L. Fejsa
- 11F. Cervi
- 18E. Salvio
- 21Pizzi
- 34André Almeida
- 3Álex Grimaldo
- 6Rúben Dias
- 33Jardel
- 83Gedson Fernandes
- 99O. Vlachodimos
Lyon
- 9M. Díaz
- 10B. Traoré
- 8H. Aouar
- 11M. Depay
- 28T. Ndombélé
- 6Marcelo
- 15J. Morel
- 22F. Mendy
- 23K. Tete
- 29L. Tousart
- 30M. Gorgelin
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Benfica have 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats; Lyon have 10, 2 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2018 | Juventus(home) | 1-1 | International Champions Cup |
| Jul 26, 2018 | Borussia Dortmund(away) | 2-2 | International Champions Cup |
| May 16, 2018 | Hwaebul(home) | 3-0 | AFC Champions League Two |
| May 13, 2018 | Moreirense(home) | 1-0 | Primeira Liga |
| May 5, 2018 | Sporting CP(away) | 0-0 | Primeira Liga |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2018 | Nice(home) | 3-2 | Ligue 1 |
| May 12, 2018 | Strasbourg(away) | 2-3 | Ligue 1 |
| May 6, 2018 | Estac Troyes(home) | 3-0 | Ligue 1 |
| Apr 28, 2018 | Nantes(home) | 2-0 | Ligue 1 |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Dijon(away) | 5-2 | Ligue 1 |
How many goals should we expect?
Benfica score 1.6 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Lyon score 2.3 and concede 1.0.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benfica | 1.6 | 1.5 | 5 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
| Lyon | 2.3 | 1.0 | 7 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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