Nantes v Lyon prediction
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Nantes v Lyon, Ligue 1, is cancelled — this match is not being played as listed. No free pick is offered while the fixture stands like this.
The match
Nantes host Lyon in Ligue 1 on Saturday 11 April (kick-off 01:00 UK).
Form and the table
Six of Nantes’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in six of Nantes’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). At home, Nantes have one win, one draw and five defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 0.57 points per game, scoring 0.86 and conceding 1.43. Nantes have scored 28 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2019/20 so far). Nantes have conceded 31 goals, the seventh-fewest of the 20 clubs.
Eight of Lyon’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in seven of Lyon’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Lyon have five wins, no draws and three defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.88 points per game, scoring 2.50 and conceding 1.50. Lyon have scored 42 goals, the third-most of the 20 clubs (2019/20 so far). Lyon have conceded 27 goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Nantes (13th) and Lyon (seventh) are three points apart, 2019/20 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Lyon the stronger side, 278 rating points above Nantes (Lyon 1753, Nantes 1475, after at least 321 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 18 January 2020, finished Nantes 3–4 Lyon.
Team news
Predicted Nantes XI (3-4-3): P. Carlgren, K. Amian, S. Sow, L. Perrin, J. Lepenant, B. Pierret, I. Sissoko, W. Younoussa, I. Ganago, T. Robinet, K. Corredor — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Ludovic Blas (6.3 per match over four appearances, three goals and one assist) and Imrân Louza (3.7 per match over four appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Nantes’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Nantes (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), Ludovic Blas averages 1.8 key passes per 90 over 345 minutes. Imrân Louza averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 360 minutes.
Predicted Lyon XI (4-3-3): D. Greif, Z. Athekame, F. Bacher, Abner, M. Niakhaté, T. Morton, C. Tolisso, T. Tessmann, E. Nuamah, K. Nakamura, K. Boudache — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, M. Depay (6.2 per match over six appearances, five goals) and H. Aouar (4.9 per match over seven appearances, one goal and three assists) have been Lyon’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Lyon (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), M. Depay averages 3.3 shots per 90 over 484 minutes, with a shot in six of the last six appearances. H. Aouar averages 1.3 key passes per 90 over 618 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last seven appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The Numbers
- Kick-off: · Ligue 1 · Stade de la Beaujoire
- Head-to-head (last 6): Nantes 2 · draws 2 · Lyon 2 · 2.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Nantes 1W 2D 2L · Lyon 3W 0D 2L
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Nantes v Lyon — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2020-01-18 Nantes 3–4 Lyon
- 2019-09-28 Lyon 0–1 Nantes
- 2019-04-12 Nantes 2–1 Lyon
- 2018-09-29 Lyon 1–1 Nantes
- 2018-04-28 Lyon 2–0 Nantes
- 2017-08-26 Nantes 0–0 Lyon
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Nantes and Lyon?
- In their last 6 meetings, Nantes won 2, Lyon won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Nantes and Lyon?
- Recent form — Nantes 1W 2D 2L; Lyon 3W 0D 2L.
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