PSG vs Lyon prediction: FRANCE: Ligue 1 betting tips on match 2024-04-20 19:00.
[p]Ligue 1’s most dominant force in recent years will host the most successful club of the last ten rounds when PSG face Lyon over the weekend, with both sides coming into this H2H after impressive victories in their last match. PSG overcame a first-leg deficit during the week to see off the mighty Barcelona 4-1 and keep their hopes of a maiden UEFA Champions League triumph alive, while Lyon continued their fine domestic form by fighting back from 3-1 down to beat Brest 4-3 in dramatic fashion, securing victory as late as the 105th minute.[/p]
[p]The Parisians now return to their league duties, where it seems just a matter of time before the runaway leaders wrap up their tenth Ligue 1 crown from the last 12 seasons. They may feel they could’ve done so already if it weren’t for four draws in their last six league games (W2), three of which came at home, which has prevented manager Luis Enrique from being able to solely focus on their European dreams. [/p]
[p]Lyon have continental aspirations of their own as the season draws to a close. A top-six finish would be an amazing achievement in hindsight by coach Pierre Sage and his squad, considering they occupied the relegation zone as recently as the end of January. [/p]
[p]The Kids have won eight of their ten league games since then (D1, L1), making them Ligue 1’s most potent side in that time. A trip to the Parc des Princes could be their sternest test to date, and a victory against the odds could have ramifications beyond the league campaign, since these two sides are set to meet in the Coupe de France final at the end of the season. [/p]
[p]Players to watch: PSG’s Vitinha has been in great goalscoring form recently, especially after the restart since four of his last five goals have come in the first ten minutes of the second half. He’ll be engaging in a midfield battle with Lyon’s Corentin Tolisso, who has netted five times against PSG in his career, his most against any opposition. [/p]
[p]Hot stat: The home side on the day won just one of the last seven H2Hs.[/p]