LiontipsMonaco vs Lyon. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
Eight-time champions and six-time French Cup holders for the first time in last seasons are in contention for medals. After their last Ligue 1 title four years ago team dropped in performance and in the last season failed to get to the European competitions.
In the current season team started well in the French Cup, where they beat Nice (2:0), Metz (1:0 pens) and on April 21 beat their today's opposition. They are now on seven-game winning streak.
After 34 rounds of Ligue 1 Monégasques are extremely close to the top spot, they are only two points behind first-placed Lille. Red-Whiteshave 22 wins and five draws, which brings them to 3rd spot. On April Niko Kovac's side beat Metz (4:0), Dijon (3:0), Bordeaux (3:0) and Angers (1:0).
What especially stands out is team's defense - they didn't concede a single goal during April.
Diopand Jovetic, who has a calf injury, are on team's injuried list. Millot, Matsima, Martins, Golovin, Diattaand Matazo are on isolation due to coronavirus.
Olympique, just like their today's opponent, also failed to get to European competitions. Team had a powerful start and couple of times were on top of the league. But the bad run of games at the end of January made Rudy Garcia's team to drop out of Top-3, but Kids still have the chance for medals.
After 34 rounds OL has 19 wins and 10 draws, which gave them 67 points and 4th place in the standings. After victories over Angers (3:0) and Nantes (2:1) Lyon lost home game to Lille (2:3), which we gave our prediction on. We should mention that team has a third-best offensive record in the league - they scored 67 goals this season. Team's best scorer is Depay (18 goals).
Though Depay will miss this game due to suspension. Bard is isolated due to COVID-19.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 1:2
Lyon won 3 out of last 5 head-to-head games
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 out of last 4 head-to-head games
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 out of last 3 head-to-head games teams scored in both halves
СтавкаRed card: yes
In last three H2H games red cards were shown
Tip and bets
A defeat in this game can confirm Lyon's fate as a fourth-placed team. Monaco is on a great winning streak, but team will have a depleted squad for this game, which can be a key factor. Guests will have to do without their main goalscorer, but they will have a high motivation and their reserves should be enough for a positive result.
Our prediction - Lyon to win with a handicap (0).
Head-to-heads between these teams are usually high-scoring, but today will be a decisive match, so everything will be decided by one or two goals. We expect a great game from opponents' defenders.
Second bet is on total under 3 goals.
