After an opening defeat away at Rennais, Lyon will now host Monaco on August 24. Can Lyon get their first league win this weekend? Or will Monaco make it two wins in two? Our Lyon vs Monaco predictions guide previews this game.
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| ℹ️ Tournament: | French Ligue 1 season 2024-25, Matchday 2 |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Groupama Stadium, Lyon, France |
| 🗓️ Date: | 24 August 2024 |
| ⏰ Time: | 15:00 GMT on Saturday |
Lyon has Ligue 1 betting odds of 2.42 (7/5) to secure a win in this clash. On the other hand, Monaco has odds of 2.65 (5/3) for a win. Lyon vs Monaco odds for a draw are 3.75 (11/4).
Lyon has a solid win record against Monaco. Les Gones did the double over their domestic rival last season. Additionally, Lyon has won six of its previous eight encounters with this opponent.
Les Gones were average during their preseason. In the buildup to the new season, they played six club friendlies and won three games. They drew once and lost twice. Next, Lyon lost their first Ligue game this season 3:0 to Rennes.
Their opening-day defeat makes it their second consecutive game without a win. Lyon last tasted victory in their clash against Union Berlin, which they won by 4:0 goals. Coach Pierre Sage will be keen to get back to winning ways this weekend. Given their record against Monaco, they could grab a win in this encounter.
Lyon heads into this clash with a fully fit squad.
The Red and Whites were also average during the preseason, securing two wins from six games. Overall, they had two wins, two draws, and two losses. Their best performance during preseason came against Barcelona in a match they won 3:0.
Their preseason performance did not matter as Monaco won their first league game 1:0 against Saint-Étienne. The only goal in that game came courtesy of Japanese international Takumi Minamino. Given their recent record against Lyon, Monaco will go into this game, intent on getting a win. Monaco is a solid team, and numerous 24/25 Ligue 1 predictions expect them to compete for the title this season.
Majecki, Golovin, and Diatta will miss this clash due to injuries.
Here are our Lyon vs Monaco betting predictions for the game:
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Historically, matches between these two teams have been high-scoring, typically resulting in at least three goals. As both sides are still finding their footing in the season’s early stages, we anticipate a continuation of this trend. Recent statistics support this prediction, with four of their last seven encounters producing three or more goals.
Moreover, both teams have shown defensive vulnerabilities: Lyon has conceded eight goals in their previous six matches. Similarly, Monaco’s backline has been breached nine times in their last seven outings. Considering these factors, we forecast at least three goals in this upcoming clash.
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Despite a disappointing opening-match defeat, Lyon remains the clear favorite to triumph over Monaco in their upcoming clash. With six wins in their last eight encounters, Les Gones’ historical dominance is a testament to their superiority in this rivalry. Last season, Lyon achieved a double over Monaco, securing victories of 3-2 and 1-0. Lyon has done very little to indicate they can win this game. However, they have repeatedly shown their ability to turn up for this clash. Monaco’s struggle against this opponent is quite evident. They last beat Lyon at the Grouprama Stadium on April 21, 2021. Given that trend, we expect a similar outcome this weekend.
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Lyon scored only five headed goals last season, a mark of their poor usage of set pieces. Despite that poor statistic, they averaged 4.9 corners per game last year. In their opening-day defeat to Rennes, Lyon managed to get seven corners. Given those stats, it is guaranteed that Lyon will win corners, even if they fail to convert them. We expect a similar situation on Saturday, with Lyon getting over 4.5 corners.
These are our Lyon vs Monaco betting picks for this encounter:
Given their previous record against this opponent, Lyon is likely to win this clash. However, they must up their performances and deliver to win. Feel free to use our Lyon vs Monaco betting tips to wager on online soccer betting sites offering Ligue 1 gambling options.
