Lyon tipped to maintain scoring streak as weekend friendlies and Eliteserien clash attract punters

Lyon’s free-scoring pre-season form, Manchester United’s bid to respond after defeat by Wrexham, and title-chasing Bodø/Glimt’s trip to Sandefjord headline a trio of fixtures singled out by Cameroonian betting analyst and journalist Arthur Wandji for this weekend’s betting combinations.

Lyon have emerged from their early summer schedule with a convincing momentum, winning three of their last four friendlies and scoring 13 goals in the process. Their most eye-catching result so far, a 6-3 win over St Gallen, underlined the sharpness of their attack.

By contrast, Wolfsburg arrive with a less imposing build-up. The Bundesliga side have registered two wins in pre-season, but those victories have come against opponents considered to be of a lower standard than Lyon’s recent rivals.

That contrast mirrors the gap between the clubs’ domestic campaigns last season. Lyon finished fourth in Ligue 1 after a strong run-in, securing European qualification, while Wolfsburg narrowly escaped relegation from the Bundesliga and spent much of the year fighting at the wrong end of the table. In their main pre-season test to date, the German side lost 2-1 to Paderborn, raising further questions about their readiness.

With a largely settled squad and an attack already functioning fluently, Lyon are viewed by Wandji as having the stronger case to win this encounter.

Manchester United expected to step up attacking intent against Rosenborg

Manchester United will seek a reaction after a 1-0 defeat against Wrexham in their opening pre-season outing, a result that has increased the scrutiny on their preparations. According to Wandji, Michael Carrick is likely to respond by fielding a more attack-minded line-up.

Players such as Bryan Mbeumo, Mason Mount and Joshua Zirkzee are expected to feature more prominently, giving United greater creativity and cutting edge in forward areas. Even with significant rotation, Wandji argues that the squad depth available to the Red Devils should be sufficient to generate multiple chances.

The planned changes are also set to give opportunities to fringe players eager to impress, potentially raising the intensity and tempo of United’s performance.

Rosenborg come into the meeting on the back of three straight wins, scoring eight goals across those games. That recent record points to a positive, front-foot style that has brought rewards in the Norwegian league.

However, such an attacking approach may leave spaces for a more adventurous United side to exploit, particularly after their cautious display in the loss to Wrexham. Eager to build rhythm and confidence before their broader summer tour, United are expected to increase the pace and ambition of their play.

In this context, Wandji views the prospect of Manchester United scoring at least two goals as realistic, given the openness of Rosenborg’s style and United’s motivation to respond.

Bodø/Glimt’s title push underpins strong case at Sandefjord

In Norway, Bodø/Glimt continue to rank among the standout teams in the Eliteserien and are again involved in the battle for the title. Their attacking strength remains one of the most potent in the division.

Over their last three league matches, Bodø/Glimt have scored six times, maintaining a consistent threat in the final third. Sandefjord, by contrast, have been less reliable when facing sides from the upper reaches of the table, showing fluctuations in performance against the strongest opposition.

Head-to-head meetings between Sandefjord and Bodø/Glimt have tended to be open contests with chances at both ends. Bodø/Glimt have dominated the recent series, winning nine of the last 10 encounters, with the other match ending in a draw. That record reinforces the perception that Bodø/Glimt possess a clearly superior squad and an attacking quality capable of seizing control early.

Sandefjord do, however, have a habit of scoring at home, regularly finding the net in front of their own supporters. That pattern contributes to an expectation of at least two goals in total.

Taking into account Bodø/Glimt’s sustained form, their recent dominance in this fixture and Sandefjord’s tendency to score on their own ground, Wandji highlights a combination bet on an away win with over 1.5 total goals as a solid option.

Odds are subject to change.