Lyon vs. West Ham – The first legs of Ham and Lyon’s quarter-final did not disappoint.

Despite losing Cresswell to an early bath just before the break, West Ham managed to score first through Jarrod Bowen, who returned from injury, but Tottenham Hotspur loanee Tanguy Ndombele equalised for Les Gones.

Peter Bosz’s team just drew 2-2 with Strasbourg in Ligue 1, but it cost them dearly. Three key players had to be substituted at the Stade de la Meinau due to injury.

Lyon’s place in a Europa League semi-final for the first time since 2016-17 is far from guaranteed, but they enter the second leg on the back of a five-game unbeaten run, four of which ended in draws.

Even though Lyon has only won one of their last six games in all competitions, they are one of only two teams to have lost in the group stage of the Europa League this season, along with Eintracht Frankfurt. After Cressell’s dismissal, no one from West Ham asked for another invitation to vent. The quick turnaround for Brentford’s Premier League match, however, clearly hurt them in the London derby.

David Moyes’ side is now a long shot to finish fourth. Brentford won 2-0 on their own turf thanks to two goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Ivan Toney. Moyes may opt for the Europa League.

West Ham‘s chances of qualifying for Europe in 2022-23 are dimmed by the fact that they have only won three of nine games since the start of March, all at the London Stadium.

The loss at the Brentford Community Stadium was West Ham’s fifth in a row away from home, with only two goals scored, but Lyon’s recent injury woes can be exploited.

But West Ham have been knocked out of Europe the last three times they have lost a home knockout game. No matter how bad Lyon’s team is, the Groupama Stadium is tough.

Lyon vs. West Ham – Betting Analysis

Lyon’s thin midfield is vulnerable to West Ham’s attacks, and Moyes’ first-choice backline is also unavailable.

We simply cannot separate the two teams over 90 or 120 minutes, ultimately backing Bosz’s side to hold their nerve from 12 yards to progress.

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Our Predictions: Both Teams to Win

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