Lyon vs Monaco prediction: FRANCE: Ligue 1 betting tips on match 2024-04-27 17:00.
[p]Lyon were thrashed by Paris Saint-Germain last weekend (4-1) but could still qualify for Europe via Ligue 1 even if they don’t beat PSG in next month’s Coupe de France final. Given the terrible start that they made to the season, starting the round one point behind seventh place (the last European qualification spot if they lose the final) is some achievement, after winning four of their last six league games (D1, L1).[/p]
[p]It’s a similar story at home, where Les Gones have lost only one of their last five Ligue 1 fixtures (W3, D1), although conceding first in two of the last three (W1, D1, L1) might be a worry ahead of this clash with Monaco. However, Lyon let in the opener during last season’s corresponding meeting and went on to win 3-1, sealing a fifth successive H2H league victory at the Groupama Stadium.[/p]
[p]If ever Monaco were primed to triumph in Lyon, now might be the time to take their opportunity as they’ve gone eight Ligue 1 matches unbeaten (W6, D2) to emerge as clear favourites to clinch the runners-up spot and return to the UEFA Champions League group phase for the first time since 2018/19. After defeating Lille 1-0 on Wednesday, three points here would put them on the cusp of confirming that achievement. [/p]
[p]Getting those points here will likely be tricky, especially as they’ve won on just one of their last eight league visits (L7), with that victory in 2017 seeing a certain Kylian Mbappé on the scoresheet. Les Monégasques have enjoyed travelling of late however, winning their last five league away games, though they haven’t won six in a row since a run that concluded in February 2021![/p]
[p]Players to watch: Lyon’s Nicolás Tagliafico netted before being dismissed against Brest earlier this month (W 4-3) and may pose an attacking threat after the break as all four of his Ligue 1 strikes have come in the second half. Similarly, Youssouf Fofana, who netted Monaco’s winner against Lille, has registered his last five league goals on or beyond the 60th minute.[/p]
[p]Hot streak: Lyon have a perfect home league record in which they have scored first this term (W5).[/p]