Hamburg v Lyon Tips

Lyon have lost a lot of players and fallen out of the league to League 2 due to financial issues. With a club in downfall, it could be worth looking at Hamburg here, who will be looking to start their pre-season games with a win.

2 clean sheets for the opening friendlies for Lyon. Hamburg looks like a threat but has lost the recent 2 matches. Lyon is making their 3rd friendly, and the form can be fine for them to get 3 points. The French side will win.

Lyon have lost their last three away games, and Hamburg, discounting their 6-1 thrashing of relegation-threatened Ulm, have not been any better, losing two back-to-back. Lyon have since won two and lost two friendlies. I think a draw is imminent.

Hamburg's friendlies this summer have seen many goals, three out of four precisely. This is just a summer test and should see a few goals.

Hamburg takes on Lyon in a friendly match. Hamburg suffered two defeats in friendlies before this clash: 1-0 against Copenhagen and 2-1 against Sturm Graz. Lyon played two friendlies before this one, recording a narrow 1-0 win over Villefranche and a 0-0 draw with RWDM Brussels. Lyon’s last two official matches also saw under 2.5 goals scored.

Hamburg are a tough side, but Lyon have been sharp in transition and capable of scoring even against stronger opposition. Both teams should find the net, and Lyon’s quality could be decisive in a high-scoring affair. Pick: Lyon & BTTS ??' Yes