Saint-Etienne vs Lyon: prediction for the Ligue 1 match

In the previous season Saint-Etienne barely avoided relegation from Ligue 1. In the new season Claude Puel is still searching for the right formation. So far team is not successful and in eight rounds Saints got only three draws, they are currently at the bottom of the standings with three points.

Team has a weak defensive line, they are conceding more than two goals per game on average. In the most recent game White-Greens were heavily beaten by Nice (0:3) at home. 

Macon, Moueffek and Sissoko won't play in the match against Lyon. 

Lyon put up a great performance in the first round of the Europa League, where they recorded an away victory over Rangers (2:0). After that club recorded an easy victory over Brondby (3:0) and topped the standings of the group. 

In Ligue 1 Olympique recorded three victories and three draws in eight rounds, which brought them 12 points and a 7th spot. After a victory over Troyes (3:1) visitors had a draw against Lorient (1:1). 

Pintor, Boateng, Emerson, Reine, Denayer and Dembele are unavailable for the match against Saint-Etienne