Lyon v Monaco prediction
Team pages: Lyon · Monaco · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Lyon v Monaco, Ligue 1 on Sat, 28 Nov 2026 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Lyon host Monaco in Ligue 1 on Saturday 28 November (kick-off 16:00 UK).
The key numbers
Lyon have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
11 of Lyon’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in 10 of Lyon’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). At home, Lyon have five wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 2.00 points per game, scoring 2.13 and conceding 1.38. Lyon have scored 13 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Lyon have conceded five goals, the fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.
10 of Monaco’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 11 of Monaco’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). Away from home, Monaco have five wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 9 away matches in all competitions — 1.89 points per game, scoring 1.89 and conceding 1.56. Monaco have scored 10 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Monaco have conceded six goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Lyon (first) and Monaco (fifth) are level on points, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Lyon the stronger side, 45 rating points above Monaco (Lyon 1795, Monaco 1750, after at least 327 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 22 March 2026, finished Lyon 1–2 Monaco.
Team news
Predicted Lyon XI (4-2-3-1): D. Greif, Z. Athekame, F. Bacher, Abner, M. Niakhaté, M. Bidstrup, C. Tolisso, T. Morton, E. Nuamah, P. Šulc, L. Openda — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Zachary Athekame (4.8 per match over nine appearances, two goals and three assists) and Corentin Tolisso (4.5 per match over 13 appearances, two goals and four assists) have been Lyon’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Lyon (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Zachary Athekame averages 2.4 tackles per 90 over 1035 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last 10 appearances. Corentin Tolisso averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 963 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Monaco XI (4-2-3-1): L. Hrádecký, S. Sané, F. Nazinho, Vanderson, E. Dier, L. Camara, A. Golovin, D. Zakaria, S. Idumbo-Muzambo, M. Coulibaly, P. Brunner — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Paris Josua Brunner (6.0 per match over eight appearances, seven goals and one assist) and Mamadou Coulibaly (5.2 per match over four appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Monaco’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Monaco (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Paris Josua Brunner averages 3.3 shots per 90 over 660 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last eight appearances. Mamadou Coulibaly averages 1.6 key passes per 90 over 276 minutes.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Ligue 1 · Parc Olympique Lyonnais
- Head-to-head (last 6): Lyon 3 · draws 0 · Monaco 3 · 2.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Lyon 4W 0D 1L · Monaco 2W 2D 1L
Lyon v Monaco (Ligue 1): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Lyon for / against | Line | Monaco for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 2 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.88 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.25 for · 5.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.5 for · 5.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.63 for · 11.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11.5 for · 13.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5.63 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.38 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.75 for · 13.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.75 for · 11.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.5 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.75 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
Lyon
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Kluivert n 8 | 68.4 | 2 | 0.3 | — |
| N. Tagliafico n 8 | 63.8 | 1.9 | 2.1 | — |
| M. Ouédraogo n 8 | 55.4 | 1.6 | 1.4 | — |
| M. Fofana n 8 | 41 | 1.6 | 1.4 | — |
| M. Niakhaté n 8 | 84.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loïs Openda n 8 | 58.8 | 2.9 | 1.7 |
| Ernest Nuamah n 8 | 73.1 | 2 | 1.1 |
| Keito Nakamura n 8 | 43.3 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| M. Fofana n 8 | 41 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| K. Boudache n 8 | 38.5 | 1.5 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keito Nakamura n 8 | 43.3 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Ernest Nuamah n 8 | 73.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| P. Šulc n 8 | 58.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Zachary Athekame n 8 | 80.9 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| C. Tolisso n 8 | 73 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| K. Merah n 8 | 43.6 | 4.9 |
| M. Bidstrup n 8 | 53 | 4 |
| R. Kluivert n 8 | 68.4 | 2.5 |
| Keito Nakamura n 8 | 43.3 | 2.3 |
| Zachary Athekame n 8 | 80.9 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. Greif n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
| R. Descamps n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
Monaco
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Soubeir n 7 | 22 | 2.9 | 0.6 | — |
| M. Detourbet n 8 | 37 | 2.4 | 1.8 | — |
| Flávio Nazinho n 8 | 82.6 | 1.8 | 0.7 | — |
| A. Golovin n 8 | 80.4 | 1.8 | 1.3 | — |
| D. Zakaria n 8 | 70 | 1.6 | 0 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Josua Brunner n 8 | 82.5 | 3.3 | 2 |
| F. Balogun n 8 | 57 | 3.2 | 1.4 |
| M. Abline n 8 | 45.3 | 2.2 | 0.7 |
| Pape Cabral n 7 | 17.3 | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| T. Minamino n 8 | 68.5 | 2.1 | 1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Josua Brunner n 8 | 82.5 | 1 | 0.1 |
| Edan Diop n 8 | 68.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Ansu Fati n 8 | 56.3 | 0.8 | 0 |
| M. Biereth n 8 | 26.8 | 0.8 | 0 |
| A. Golovin n 8 | 80.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Pape Cabral n 7 | 17.3 | 6 |
| A. Soubeir n 7 | 22 | 4.7 |
| Vanderson n 8 | 74.1 | 3.6 |
| Edan Diop n 8 | 68.1 | 3.1 |
| L. Camara n 8 | 86.1 | 2.7 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Hrádecký n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Lyon v Monaco — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-03-22 Lyon 1–2 Monaco
- 2026-01-03 Monaco 1–3 Lyon
- 2025-05-10 Monaco 2–0 Lyon
- 2024-08-24 Lyon 0–2 Monaco
- 2024-04-28 Lyon 3–2 Monaco
- 2023-12-15 Monaco 0–1 Lyon
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Lyon and Monaco?
- In their last 6 meetings, Lyon won 3, Monaco won 3 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Lyon and Monaco?
- Recent form — Lyon 4W 0D 1L; Monaco 2W 2D 1L.
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