On the Groupama Stadium in Ligue 1, bottom-placed Lyon goals to construct on their first win of the season once they face Lille on Sunday.
Match Preview
Lyon secured their maiden victory of the season in opposition to Rennes simply earlier than the worldwide break, lifting them off the underside of the desk. Nevertheless, they continue to be in a difficult place regardless of the win.
Whereas Lyon’s latest win was in opposition to a Rennes aspect with ten males for a lot of the sport, their triumph gives hope amidst a good relegation battle in Ligue 1.
The league’s choice to scale back groups to 18 seems justified because the combat in opposition to relegation intensifies.
Lyon is exhibiting indicators of revival, sitting solely six factors behind Tenth-placed Marseille and 9 factors off a European spot.
Nevertheless, they face a tricky schedule forward with matches in opposition to formidable opponents, beginning with Lille.
Lille, then again, has struggled away from residence, securing only one win on the street however remaining unbeaten because the opening day.
Regardless of their away struggles, they discover themselves within the high 4 owing to an unbeaten streak.
Whereas Lille has had success in opposition to Lyon on the Groupama Stadium in latest seasons, their away kind has been peculiar with a string of attracts, together with in European competitions in opposition to comparatively weaker opponents.
Group Information
Alexandre Lacazette is anticipated to return to Lyon’s beginning lineup after his decisive objective in opposition to Lille final season.
In protection, Jake O’Brien, who scored the successful objective of their final match, has been a key determine.
Lyon will miss the companies of full-backs Clinton Mata and Nicolas Tagliafico as a result of damage and suspension, respectively. Johann Lepenant can also be out with a knee damage.
Lille can be with out Benjamin Andre as a result of suspension, becoming a member of Bafode Diakite and Tiago Djalo on the sidelines.
Nevertheless, Tiago Djalo is near coming back from an ACL tear.
Doable Lineups
Lyon potential beginning lineup:(4-3-3)
Lopes;
Kumbedi, Diomande, O’Brien, Henrique;
Alvero, Tolisso, Caqueret;
Cherki, Lacazette, Mama Balde
Lille potential beginning lineup:(4-3-3)
Chevalier;
Tiago Santos, Yoro, Alexsandro, Ismaily;
Bentaleb, Gomes, Cabella;
Zhegrova, David, Ivan Cavaleiro
Prediction: Lyon 1-1 Lille
In a conflict between two former French champions, Lyon’s indicators of enchancment may result in a draw in opposition to Lille, who’ve struggled to safe wins on the street regardless of their unbeaten streak.
