Sparks will fly as Olympique Lyonnais and Monaco go toe-to-toe with each other at Groupama Stadium this weekend. View our free Lyon vs Monaco predictions below.
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Lyon vs Monaco predictions: A high-scoring affair
Key stats
- Three of the last four encounters between Lyon and Monaco went north of the 2.5-goal threshold.
- At least three goals were scored in six of Lyon's last nine games, and in four of Monaco's last five matches.
- Lyon came out on top in their last three meetings with Monaco.
- Monaco opened the scoring in four of the last five skirmishes between these outfits.
Correct score prediction: Lyon 3-2 Monaco
Monaco lost the last six Ligue 1 clashes between these teams at Groupama Stadium, and they conceded at least three goals in five of those encounters.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Lyon
- HOME:13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
- DRAW:14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY:17/10 (2.70) – 37%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Lyon's Ligue 1 opener did not go as well as they had hoped, as they suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat at the hands of Stade Rennais. On the other hand, Monaco defeated Saint Etienne by a single goal last weekend.
Despite their disappointing performance last weekend, Lyon are the expected winners at 13/10 (2.30). Teams with these odds usually have a 43.5% probability of winning.
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We have also established that Monaco drew first blood in four of their last five clashes with Lyon. On that note, Monaco to score first has an appealing look at 9/10 (1.90). That one has a 52.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Monaco avoid a fourth straight defeat?
Monaco have lost their last three meetings with Lyon, as well as their last three trips to this stadium. The last time they defeated Lyon in a Ligue 1 game at Groupama Stadium was in April 2017.
France Ligue 1 28/04/24
Lyon
Monaco
France Ligue 1 15/12/23
Monaco
Lyon
France Ligue 1 19/05/23
Lyon
Monaco
France Ligue 1 11/09/22
Monaco
Lyon
France Ligue 1 05/02/22
Monaco
Lyon
Lyon preview: Hoping to bounce back from disappointing season opener
There are no injured or suspended players for Olympique Lyon ahead of this match.
Predicted lineup: Perri (GK), Vinicius, Niakhate, Caleta-Car, Mata, Mangala, Matic, Caqueret, Benrahma, Nuamah & Mikautadze.
France Ligue 1 30/08/24
W
Strasbourg
3
Lyon
4
France Ligue 1 24/08/24
L
Monaco
2
Lyon
0
France Ligue 1 18/08/24
L
Rennes
3
Lyon
0
Elite Club Friendlies 03/08/24
W
Union Berlin
0
Lyon
4
Elite Club Friendlies 31/07/24
D
Torino
0
Lyon
0
Monaco preview: Sights set on their third consecutive victory
There are a few absentees for Monaco ahead of this clash. These are: Krepin Diatta (thigh), Radoslaw Majecki (ankle) and Aleksandr Golovin (ankle).
Predicted lineup: Kohn (GK), Vanderson, Kehrer, Salisu, Jakobs, Minamino, Camara, Magassa, Ilenikhena, Embolo & Balogun.
France Ligue 1 01/09/24
D
Lens
1
Monaco
1
France Ligue 1 24/08/24
W
Lyon
0
Monaco
2
France Ligue 1 17/08/24
W
St Etienne
0
Monaco
1
Elite Club Friendlies 12/08/24
W
Barcelona
0
Monaco
3
Elite Club Friendlies 04/08/24
L
Genoa
2
Monaco
1
Player to watch: Takumi Minamino
Takumi Minamino was impressive in Monaco's season opener against Saint-Etienne last weekend. Even though his first goal was cancelled, the Japanese midfielder ended up scoring the only goal of the game.
Minamino has five direct goal involvements (3 goals, 2 assists) in his last eight appearances for Monaco. It will be interesting to see how the former Liverpool and Southampton player fares against Olympique Lyonnais this weekend.
