Lyon host Ligue 1 leaders PSG at Groupama Stadium on Sunday as they bid to close the gap on the top four. However, with Luis Enrique’s side sweeping past opponents with ease, Lyon face a tough challenge against the visitors, who are expected to earn the victory.
Lyon head into this clash after a commanding 4-1 victory over Montpellier, but their recent form remains inconsistent as they are winless in their last nine matches. Their struggles saw them exit the Coupe de France at the hands of fifth-tier Bourgoin Jallieu, leading to the dismissal of Pierre Sage and the appointment of Paulo Fonseca.
Since Fonseca’s arrival, Lyon have shown attacking improvement, scoring 10 goals across the last three Ligue 1 matches. However defensive frailties persist having failed to keep a clean sheet in four of their last five matches in all competitions.
PSG enter this fixture in exceptional form, having demolished Brest 7-0 in the UEFA Champions League playoff knockout to complete a 10-0 aggregate victory. That emphatic win extended their unbeaten run to seven games across all competitions, during which they have scored an impressive 26 goals.
Domestically, the defending champions have been dominant as they are still on course for an unbeaten season and have won seven of their last eight matches. While their attack has been the most prolific in the league, the Parisians remain shaky at the back, failing to keep a clean sheet in seven of their last eight matches, although they did earn a 1-0 victory at Toulouse last time out.
How the bookies view it: PSG overwhelming favourites
PSG have been installed as overwhelming favourites by the bookies and are valued at 8/13 by BoyleSports to claim the win. A victory for Lyon is priced at 14/5 while a draw is set at 3/1 by BoyleSports.
Head to head: Dominant PSG
PSG have a 37-24 advantage with 16 draws from 77 previous matches against Lyon. The Parisians have won the last four meetings and claimed a 3-1 victory in the reverse fixture back in December, with Ousmane Dembele opening the scoring.
Players to watch: Red hot Dembele
Ousmane Dembele is the leading scorer in Ligue 1 with 19 goals, including 11 in the last seven matches. Having also found the net in the reverse fixture, the forward is well-placed to find the net again, with BoyleSports offering 21/20 odds.
Meanwhile, Georges Mikautadze has scored in consecutive games for Lyon and could be worth keeping an eye on. The striker was also on target in the reverse fixture and is priced at odds of 2/1 to maintain his scoring run.
Probable line-ups
Asides Paul Akouokou and Warmed Omari, who are rated doubtful, Lyon have everyone available for this fixture. Georges Mikautadze is expected to continue in attack alongside Ryan Cherki, Corentin Tolisso and Ernest Nuamah.
PSG also have no fresh injury concerns with only Warren Zaire-Emery still unavailable through injury. Ousmane Dembele is expected to start up top, flanked by Bradley Barcola and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Lyon: Perri, Tagliafico, Niakhate, Mata, Kumbedi, Matic, Veretout, Nuamah, Tolisso, Nuamah, Mikautadze
PSG: Donnarumma, Mendez, Marquinhos, Pacho, Hakimi, Ruiz, Neves, Vitinha, Barcola, Kvaratskhelia, Dembele
Anything else catch the eye?
Three of the last four meetings between Lyon and PSG have produced over 3.5 goals, which is priced at evens with BoyleSports. The Parisians have beaten Lyon by a two goal margin in those three fixtures, so a -1 handicap could be considered at 17/10 with.
PSG have scored in both halves in two of the last three matches against PSG and a repeat is priced at 11/10 with BoyleSports.
This French Ligue 1 match between Lyon and PSG will be played on Feb 23, 2025 and kick off at 19:45. Check below for our tipsters best Lyon vs PSG prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
