Lyon have seen over 2.5 goals in 10 of their last 12 matches against Monaco in all competitions. Monaco have scored at least 3 goals in their last 3 matches (Ligue 1). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Monaco's last 4 games (Ligue 1). Monaco have won their last 3 matches (Ligue 1). Lyon are undefeated in their last 5 home matches (Ligue 1).
Both of these teams will be missing several key players, but one has to feel that Lyon have the necessary ingredients for a result in front of their fans. That said, it would be foolish to rule out a Monaco side who were unbeaten in all competitions across September. This looks to be the showpiece encounter of the weekend in France. 2:1
Anthony Lopes will miss out here after being sent off in the derby before the break. Emerson's return from suspension should see him slot back in at left-back. With both Islam Slimani and Moussa Dembélé not fit for this match, Tino Kadewere could be handed a first start of the season. Lucas Paquetá won't play after his late return from the break. With Caio Henrique fit again, Cesc Fabregas is the visitors' only injury absence. There is some doubt around the availability of Aleksandr Golovin. The Russian missed out playing for his country after being forced off against Bordeaux before the break. Sofiane Diop and Aurélien Tchouameni are both absent owing to an accumulation of bookings. Defender Guillermo Maripán misses out after playing for Chile on Thursday evening.
Anthony Lopes will miss out here after being sent off in the derby before the break. Emerson's return from suspension should see him slot back in at left-back. With both Islam Slimani and Moussa Dembélé not fit for this match, Tino Kadewere could be handed a first start of the season. Lucas Paquetá won't play after his late return from the break. With Caio Henrique fit again, Cesc Fabregas is the visitors' only injury absence. There is some doubt around the availability of Aleksandr Golovin. The Russian missed out playing for his country after being forced off against Bordeaux before the break. Sofiane Diop and Aurélien Tchouameni are both absent owing to an accumulation of bookings. Defender Guillermo Maripán misses out after playing for Chile on Thursday evening.
Lyon have seen over 2.5 goals in 10 of their last 12 matches against Monaco in all competitions. Monaco have scored at least 3 goals in their last 3 matches (Ligue 1). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Monaco's last 4 games (Ligue 1). Monaco have won their last 3 matches (Ligue 1). Lyon are undefeated in their last 5 home matches (Ligue 1).
Both of these teams will be missing several key players, but one has to feel that Lyon have the necessary ingredients for a result in front of their fans. That said, it would be foolish to rule out a Monaco side who were unbeaten in all competitions across September. This looks to be the showpiece encounter of the weekend in France. 2:1