Lyon to host Crystal Palace at Groupama Stadium in Europa League group game on October 15
Olympique Lyonnais will host Crystal Palace at the Groupama Stadium on October 15 in their second group-stage match of the UEFA Europa League 2026-27, with both sides having won their opening fixtures in the competition.
Lyon began the campaign with a 2-1 victory over Anderlecht, taking an early lead in that match before conceding in the second half and ultimately securing three points. Paulo Fonseca’s side arrive at home following a 1-2 defeat to RC Lens in Ligue 1, a result the preview described as breaking their momentum. Crystal Palace opened their European programme with a 4-0 win over Lech Poznan and also defeated Nottingham Forest in their most recent Premier League outing, but the preview noted the Eagles have been inconsistent. The match will be played at Lyon’s Groupama Stadium, giving the hosts home advantage for this UEL fixture.
The preview highlighted Keito Nakamura as a key attacking figure for Lyon, describing the 26-year-old as one of the main men up front after he scored in Lyon’s opening Europa League fixture. The article said Nakamura will be expected to step up and deliver a strong performance to help his side in the Groupama Stadium encounter. No further personal statistics were provided beyond his status as a goalscorer in the opening match.
For Crystal Palace the preview singled out Daichi Kamada, described as a 30-year-old midfielder who can control possession and contribute goals. The piece stated Kamada put in a strong performance against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League and will shift his attention to the European competition. The preview framed Kamada as central to Palace’s chances in this away fixture.
Squad availability was detailed for both clubs: Lyon will miss Lois Openda, Mohamed Ouedraogo and Moussa Niakhate through injury, and Axel Disasi is set to sit out due to suspension. Crystal Palace are without Dean Henderson, Chadi Riad and Jean-Philippe Mateta because of injury, and Takehiro Tomiyasu was listed as not yet confirmed for the squad due to a lack of fitness. The preview also published projected lineups as follows: Greif (GK); Athekame, Bacher, Kluivert, Abner; Bidstrup, Morton, Tolisso; Nuamah, Sulc, Nakamura and Benitez (GK); Canvot, Richards, Lerma; Khalaili, Wharton, Timber, Mitchell; Kamada, Pino; Larsen.
The article predicted a closely contested game, noting neither club will back down and that Lyon will have the home advantage despite their recent domestic loss. It concluded with a forecast in favor of the visitors, giving Crystal Palace a 2-1 win and listing the prediction as Lyon 1-2 Crystal Palace.
The preview confirmed the fixture is scheduled for October 15 at the Groupama Stadium and stated that, in India, the match will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV. For further updates the piece directed readers to follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube and to download the Khel Now Android or iOS apps or join their Whatsapp and Telegram communities.