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France Ligue 1

Nantes

Lyon

Match Events

Endrick

25'

P. Sulc

Kelvin Amian

37'

60'

Endrick

61'

Endrick

Ali Youssef

66'

76'

Dominik Greif

Mohamed Kaba

82'

Matthis Abline

90'

Preview

Nantes vs Lyon: Can the Canaries Halt Lyon's Rampant Form in Ligue 1?

Nantes host Lyon in Ligue 1, with the home side desperately seeking to arrest a concerning three-match losing streak. Lyon, in contrast, arrive on a formidable run of three consecutive wins, showcasing a potent attacking threat.

This fixture pits a Nantes side in defensive disarray against a Lyon team brimming with confidence and attacking prowess. Lyon's possession-based approach, averaging over 55% ball possession and a high pass completion rate, will likely see them try to control the game and probe Nantes' fragile backline. Nantes, who struggle to maintain possession and concede frequently, will likely adopt a deep defensive block, hoping to frustrate Lyon and perhaps catch them on a rare transition. However, given Lyon's recent scoring form and Nantes' defensive frailties, it's hard to see the home side holding out for long.

Team statistics

France Ligue 1

Nantes

Lyon

Matches played

3 - 5 - 12

Results

12 - 3 - 5

15%

Win %

60%

Goals scored

1.7

1.8

Goals conceded

Shots on target

4.4

Shots off target

4.1

Blocked shots

3.5

43.5

Ball possession

55.4

79.4

Pass accuracy

85.1

12.6

Fouls

14.2

3.4

Goalkeeper saves

2.5

1.9

Yellow cards

1.9

0.1

Red cards

0.3

League averages

Key points

• Nantes have lost 60% of their games this season and 70% at home.
• Lyon have won their last three matches, scoring an average of 2.7 goals per game.
• Nantes conceded an average of 1.8 goals per game overall, but 2.1 at home and 2.7 in their last three.

AI Prediction

Lyon's recent form is simply too strong to ignore, especially against a Nantes side that has been consistently conceding goals. The odds favour the visitors, aligning with the statistical evidence of Lyon's dominance and Nantes' struggles. While Nantes did show some attacking intent in their last home outing, their defensive record is too poor to suggest they can contain Lyon's potent attack.

AI

Confidence

Pick

Recent Win% (20)
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72%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

27%

O/U

53%

BTTS

40%
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70%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

47%

O/U

47%

BTTS

70%
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70%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

40%

O/U

63%

BTTS

70%

H2H

Ligue 1

Match date	Team	Score	Team	O/U 2.5	BTTS
11/30/2025	Nantes	L 0 - 3 W	Lyon AWAY	O	N
1/26/2025	HOME Nantes	D 1 - 1 D	Lyon	U	Y
10/6/2024	Nantes	L 0 - 2 W	Lyon AWAY	U	N
4/7/2024	HOME Nantes	L 1 - 3 W	Lyon	O	Y
12/20/2023	Nantes	L 0 - 1 W	Lyon AWAY	U	N

Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Nantes

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	Lorient	1 - 2	L	O	Y	N
HOME	Nice	1 - 4	L	O	Y	N
HOME	Paris FC	1 - 2	L	O	Y	N
AWAY	Marseille	2 - 0	W	U	N	N
AWAY	Angers	1 - 4	L	O	Y	N
HOME	Lens	1 - 2	L	O	Y	N
AWAY	Lyon	0 - 3	L	O	N	N
HOME	Lorient	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
AWAY	Le Havre	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
HOME	Metz	0 - 2	L	U	N	Y

Nantes are in a tough spot. Their overall season record paints a picture of struggle, with 60% of their games ending in defeat and a significant goal difference deficit. At home, this trend is even more pronounced, as they've lost 70% of their matches, conceding a worrying 2.1 goals per game. Recent form offers no solace, with three straight losses, conceding an alarming 2.7 goals per outing. Their last home game was particularly dire, a heavy 4-1 defeat where they conceded five goals in a single outing, despite a high shot count.

Lyon

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
HOME	Lille	1 - 0	W	U	N	N
AWAY	Metz	5 - 2	W	O	Y	N
HOME	Stade Brestois 29	2 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Monaco	3 - 1	W	O	Y	N
HOME	Le Havre	1 - 0	W	U	N	Y
AWAY	Lorient	0 - 1	L	U	N	Y
HOME	Nantes	3 - 0	W	O	N	Y
AWAY	Auxerre	0 - 0	D	U	N	Y
HOME	Paris Saint Germain	2 - 3	L	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Stade Brestois 29	0 - 0	D	U	N	N

Lyon are hitting a purple patch. Their season record is strong, boasting 60% wins and a healthy positive goal difference, buoyed by an impressive home record where they've won 80% of their games. Crucially, their recent form is outstanding, with three wins on the bounce, netting an impressive 2.7 goals per game. While their last away match saw them score five goals, their most recent outing overall was a more subdued 1-0 victory, suggesting they can grind out results as well.

Over

Under

Yes

Odds

1x2

HOME

4.75

DRAW

3.6

AWAY

1.75

2.5 OVER/UNDER

OVER

2.1

UNDER

1.73

BTTS

YES

1.95

1.8

Lineups

Nantes

(3-4-2-1)

Anthony Lopes

Nicolas Cozza

Ali Youssef

Kelvin Amian

Dehmaine Tabibou

Mohamed Kaba

Johann Lepenant

Fabien Centonze

Matthis Abline

Rémy Cabella

Mostafa Mohamed

Afonso Moreira

Pavel Šulc

Endrick

Noah Nartey

Tyler Morton

Tanner Tessmann

Abner Vinícius

Moussa Niakhaté

Clinton Mata

Ainsley Maitland-Niles

Dominik Greif

Lyon

(4-3-3)

Average Player Rating

Injuries / suspensions

Nantes

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
J. Kone	Inactive	Missing Fixture	0 / 0
D. Machado	Injury	Questionable	0 / 1
F. Guilbert	Lacking Match Fitness	Missing Fixture	0 / 0

Lyon

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
R. Kluivert	Muscle Injury	Missing Fixture	1 / 2
T. Goncalves	Inactive	Missing Fixture	0 / 0
O. Mangala	Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 0
R. Ghezzal	Muscle Injury	Questionable	0 / 0
M. Fofana	Ankle Injury	Missing Fixture	2 / 1
E. Nuamah	Knee Injury	Missing Fixture	- / -
N. Tagliafico	Ankle Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 3
C. Tolisso	Muscle Injury	Missing Fixture	11 / 4
R. Yaremchuk	Calf Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 1

League table

France Ligue 1

#	Team	Played	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
1	Lens	16	12	1	3	27	13	14	37	WWWWW
2	Paris Saint Germain	16	11	3	2	35	14	21	36	WWLWW
3	Lille	16	10	2	4	30	17	13	32	WWWLW
4	Marseille	15	9	2	4	35	15	20	29	LDWWW
5	Lyon	16	8	3	5	22	16	6	27	WLWDL
6	Rennes	16	7	6	3	27	24	3	27	WLWWW
7	Strasbourg	16	7	2	7	25	20	5	23	LLLWL
8	Toulouse	16	6	5	5	24	19	5	23	WWDLD
9	Monaco	15	7	2	6	26	26	0	23	LWLLL
10	Angers	16	6	4	6	17	18	-1	22	WWLWW
11	Stade Brestois 29	16	5	4	7	21	27	-6	19	LWWWL
12	Lorient	16	4	6	6	19	28	-9	18	WWDDL
13	Nice	16	5	2	9	19	28	-9	17	LLLLL
14	Paris FC	16	4	4	8	21	29	-8	16	LDDLL
15	Le Havre	16	3	6	7	13	22	-9	15	LDLLD
16	Auxerre	16	3	3	10	11	22	-11	12	WDDLL
17	Nantes	16	2	5	9	14	28	-14	11	LLLDD
18	Metz	16	3	2	11	17	37	-20	11	LLLLW

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Nantes vs Lyon: Can the Canaries Halt Lyon's Rampant Form in Ligue 1?

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Key points

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H2H

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Odds

Lineups

Nantes

Lyon

Injuries / suspensions

Nantes Injuries / suspensions

Lyon Injuries / suspensions

League table