PSG will aim to strengthen their grip on top spot as they host resurgent Lyon in a Ligue 1 fixture on Sunday. Both teams have been unconvincing at the back and given their quality up front, there could be goals in this one.
After going three matches across all competitions without a victory, PSG finally got back to winning ways in midweek. They claimed a 3-0 Champions League victory over Salzburg following a 0-0 draw with Auxerre in their previous Ligue 1 fixture.
The good news for PSG is that they are still unbeaten and remain one of the leading scorers in Ligue 1. Luis Enrique’s men like to score early and have found the net in the first half in six of their last seven matches in the league.
Lyon are one of the most in-form teams in Ligue 1 as they have recovered from their early season struggles to win three of their last four matches. Pierre Sage’s men earned a 3-0 victory at Angers last time out in the league and followed it with a 3-2 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League.
The goals have come easily for Lyon lately as they have scored at least three goals in three of their last four matches across all competitions. Like PSG, Lyon also like early goals and have scored in the first half in their last four Ligue 1 matches.
How the bookies view: PSG to win
PSG are considered overwhelming favourites among the bookies and are priced at 4/11 by BoyleSports to claim the win. A victory for Lyon is valued at 4/1 while BoyleSports are also offering 15/4 for a draw.
Head to head: PSG have the edge
PSG have gotten the better of Lyon in recent meetings and have won four of the last five matches. The Parisians did the double last season, with the clash at the Parc des Princes ending in a 4-1 win.
Players to watch: Eyes on Ramos
Goncalo Ramos has been in good form since returning to full fitness after a period on the sidelines and was on target at Salzburg in midweek. The striker netted a brace against Lyon last season and could be worth keeping an eye on at evens with BoyleSports.
As always, Lyon will look to Alexandre Lacazette to provide the spark in attack, with the striker scoring five times in the last seven Ligue 1 matches. The Frenchman is priced at odds of 9/4 by BoyleSports to get on the score sheet.
Probable line-ups
PSG have no major injury concerns and could keep faith with Ramos in attack. The striker could be supported by Lee Kang-In and Bradley Barcola while Marquinhos should continue at the back.
Benrahma remains the only major injury concern for Lyon and will miss Sunday’s clash. Rayan Cherki should feature in attack alongside Lacazette and Georges Mikautadze while Tolisso should start in midfield.
PSG: Donnarumma, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes, Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves, Lee, Barcola, Ramos
Lyon: Perri, Maitland-Niles, Mata, Caleta-Car, Abner, Matic, Tolisso, Veretout, Cherki, Mikautadze, Lacazette
Anything else catch the eye?
Two of the last three matches between PSG and Lyon have produced over 3.5 goals and a repeat is priced at 4/5 by BoyleSports. Both teams have a knack for early goals and could be backed to score in the first half at 23/10 with BoyleSports.
PSG have scored in both halves in five of their last seven Ligue 1 home matches and a repeat is priced at 4/5 with BoyleSports.
This French Ligue 1 match between PSG and Lyon will be played on Dec 15, 2024 and kick off at 20:45. Check below for our tipsters best PSG vs Lyon prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
