An Interesting fixture is on the cards as Lyon and Toulouse go head-to-head at Groupama Stadium on Saturday, 18 January 2025. View our free Lyon vs Toulouse predictions below.
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Lyon vs Toulouse predictions: Hosts to emerge victorious
Key stats
- Lyon have won four consecutive home games across all competitions.
- Toulouse are without a win in their last17 meetings with Lyon (D2, L15).
- Eight of the last 10 clashes between these teams produced goals at both ends.
- At least three goals were scored in eight of Lyon's last nine games.
Correct score prediction: Lyon 2-1 Toulouse
Lyon have won four consecutive encounters between these teams and two of those were by a 2-1 scoreline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers favour Lyon
- HOME: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Lyon are coming off a disappointing defeat at the hands of Bourgoin Jallieu, a team in the fifth tier of French football. However, Pierre Sage's men have been impressive at home, winning four games in a row at Groupama Stadium.
As it stands, Lyon are sixth in the French top flight, two places ahead of Toulouse.
Given their winning streak at home, it is unsurprising that Lyon are the expected winners at 3/4 (1.75). Teams with these odds usually have a 57.1% probability of winning.
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We have also established that eight of Lyon's last nine matches went above the 2.5-goal line. Given that at least three goals were scored in nine of the last 10 skirmishes between these outfits, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 4/6 (1.67). That one has a 60% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided affair
Lyon came out on top the last four times these teams squared off against each other. They are also unbeaten in their last 17 encounters with Toulouse (W15, D2).
France Ligue 1 29/09/24
Toulouse
Lyon
France Ligue 1 15/03/24
Toulouse
Lyon
France Ligue 1 10/12/23
Lyon
Toulouse
France Ligue 1 14/04/23
Toulouse
Lyon
France Ligue 1 07/10/22
Lyon
Toulouse
Lyon preview: Looking to get back to winning ways
Nicolas Tagliafico and Maxence Caqueret are expected to be sidelined for the hosts due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Perri (GK), Vinicius, Niakhate, Caleta-Car, Mata, Maitland-Niles, Veretout, Tolisso, Fofana, Cherki & Lacazette.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
L
Monaco
2
Lyon
0
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
L
Lens
2
Lyon
1
France Ligue 1 26/04/25
W
Rennes
1
Lyon
4
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
L
St Etienne
2
Lyon
1
UEFA Europa League 17/04/25
L
Man Utd
5
Lyon
4
Toulouse preview: A clean bill of health
Niklas Schmidt will be back to the team after missing the last Ligue 1 game for Toulouse due to a red card suspension.
Rasmus Nicolaisen is also expected to make the matchday squad after shaking off his injury, giving Carles Martinez’s side a weekend with no injury concerns.
Predicted lineup: Restes (GK), McKenzie, Cresswell, Sidibe, Donnum, Casseres Jr., Canvot, Suazo, Gboho, Aboukhlal & King.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
D
Lens
1
Toulouse
1
France Ligue 1 03/05/25
W
Rennes
1
Toulouse
2
France Ligue 1 27/04/25
D
Nantes
0
Toulouse
0
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
L
Reims
1
Toulouse
0
France Ligue 1 12/04/25
L
Lille
2
Toulouse
1