Nantes vs Lyon Prediction & Preview

Nantes is set to host Lyon at the Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday. Let’s delve into the match preview:

Nantes’ Recent Form:

Nantes secured a 2-1 victory over Nice in their last league match, lifting them to 14th place in Ligue 1.

They are currently five points above the relegation zone. Interestingly, all of Nantes’ domestic points in 2024 have come from away games, and they’ve scored just two goals at home in all competitions this year.

Their six-match losing streak at Stade de la Beaujoire is their longest in club history, and another defeat on Sunday would make them one of only eight teams in the French top-flight to lose seven successive home fixtures.

Lyon’s Recent Form:

Lyon, on the other hand, earned a hard-fought point last weekend by coming from behind to draw 1-1 with Reims.

Under manager Pierre Sage, they are unbeaten in their last four matches across all competitions. Lyon’s away form has been impressive, with a five-match winning streak in away games.

They are currently 10th in the league but have made up ground under Sage’s leadership. Their next four top-flight fixtures after Sunday are against sides currently above them in the table, including Brest, Paris Saint-Germain, Monaco, and Lille.

Head-to-Head:

Nantes has secured victory in 40 Ligue 1 matches against Lyon, marking the second-highest number of wins for them against a single opponent in this competition, just one less than their tally against Strasbourg.

Lyon, meanwhile, has secured 22 Ligue 1 victories over Nantes since the start of the new millennium, the second-most against a single opponent in the top flight this century, one fewer than Toulouse.

In summary, Nantes will aim to distance themselves from the relegation zone, while Lyon seeks to continue their winning ways and climb the table. It promises to be an intriguing clash at Stade de la Beaujoire