Toulouse vs Lyon Ligue 1 Match Analysis and Predictions
The 26th round of France’s Ligue 1 kicks off with Toulouse welcoming Lyon for a pivotal match.
Both teams are neck-and-neck in the mid-table, making this encounter crucial for their season ambitions.
Match Overview
Toulouse currently holds the 11th position in the Ligue 1 table with 29 points from 25 matches, just two points behind the tenth spot.
With only four points separating them from the relegation zone, Toulouse needs to stay focused and aim for more points.
In their last five matches, they achieved three wins, one draw, and suffered one defeat.
Furthermore, Toulouse was knocked out of the UEFA Europa League playoffs by Benfica with a 1-2 aggregate score.
Lyon occupies the 10th place in the Ligue 1 table, only two points ahead of Toulouse.
Similarly, they have a narrow gap from the relegation zone, with just six points separating them.
This season, Lyon has concentrated solely on domestic tournaments, reaching the semi-finals of the Coupe de France.
In their previous five matches, Lyon secured four victories and suffered one loss.
Recent Form
- Toulouse: LWDWWL
- Lyon: WWWWLW
Prediction: Toulouse 1-2 Lyon
Out of their 26 encounters, Lyon emerged victorious 17 times, with an average of 65%.
Having won four of their last five matches and being in top form, Lyon is favored to win this encounter.
- Prediction: Lyon Win
The goal statistics suggest a 54% chance for this match to end with three or more goals.
In their 26 past encounters, 19 matches concluded with three or more goals, averaging 73%.
Therefore, it’s likely that both teams will contribute to a tally of over 2.5 goals.
- Betting Tip: Over 2 Goals
Possible Lineups
Toulous: (3-4-2-1)
Restes;
Mawissa, Costa, Keben;
Kamanzi, Spierings, Sierro, Suazo;
Magri, Gboho;
Dallinga
Lyon: (4-3-3)
Lopes;
Mata, O’Brien, Caleta-Car, Tagliafico;
Caqueret, Diawara, Tolisso;
Fofana, Balde, Benrahma
