Lyon entertain Monaco at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1 action on Sunday (April 28).
The hosts saw their unbeaten run across competitions end last week with a 4-1 loss at Paris Saint-Germain. Nemanja Matić was at fault for an own goal in the third minute, while Ernest Nuamah scored a consolation goal in the 37th.
Monaco, meanwhile, are unbeaten in eight league outings and made it four wins on the trot by beating Lille 1-0 at home. Youssouf Fofana scored the only goal of the game in the 61st minute.
They are five points ahead of third-placed Brest. Monaco, meanwhile, are ninth in the standings.
Lyon vs Monaco Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths 125 times across competitions. Monaco lead 54-46.
- Their last 17 meetings have seen Lyon win 11 times and Monaco six.
- No team has played fewer draws than Lyon (5) in Ligue 1 this season.
- Monaco have had four consecutive wins in Ligue 1 and kept three back-to-back clean sheets.
- Lyon have scored at least three goals in four of their last six games across competitions.
- Monaco are unbeaten in eight away games in Ligue 1, winning seven.
- Monaco have outscored Lyon 56-39 in 30 league games. They also have the better defensive record, conceding 11 goals fewer goals than the visitors (49).
Lyon vs Monaco Prediction
Lyon have one loss in six Ligue 1 games. In their last outing, it was the first time they conceded four goals since losing 4-1 at home to PSG in September.
They have won their last five Ligue 1 home games with the Principality club, scoring 15 goals. Nicolas Tagliafico is unwell and faces a late fitness test.
Monaco, meanwhile, have been in good touch recently, winning six of their last eight league games. They have been on a five-game winning streak in away games, scoring 14 goals.
Eliesse Ben Seghir and Wilfried Singo remain suspended, while Caio Henrique and Aleksandr Golovin are sidelined with injuries.
Both teams have been in good touch recently. Lyon have a solid home record in the fixture, while Monaco have been in good form in away games. Considering that and their goalscoring run, a high-scoring draw could ensue.
Prediction: Lyon 2-2 Monaco
Lyon vs Monaco Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Takumi Minamino to score or assist any time - Yes