The Matchday 14 clash in Ligue 1 between Lyon and Nantes will take place on November 30 at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais. Lyon vs. Nantes: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Lyon
In the previous round, the team played away against Auxerre and once again dropped points with a 0-0 draw. This marked their second consecutive goalless away match in the league, and between these draws, Lyon suffered a home defeat to PSG (2-3). Earlier, the club also drew with another Parisian team, Paris FC (3-3). Due to this prolonged winless streak, Jorge Maciel's side has slipped to 7th place, but the gap to the top 4 is not critical—just two points.
- In their last 7 Ligue 1 matches, the club has secured only 1 win (3 draws and 3 losses).
- At least three goals have been scored in 5 of Lyon's last 7 league games.
- Both teams scored in 5 of the team's last 7 Ligue 1 matches.
Predicted lineup for Lyon (3-5-2)
Dominik Greif – Moussa Niakate, Abner, Clinton Mata – Adam Karabec, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Hales Mera, Tanner Tessmann, Corentin Tolisso – Afonso Moreira, Martin Satriano.
Due to injuries, midfielder Orel Mangala, forwards Malik Fofana, Rachid Ghezzal, and Ernest Nuamah, and defenders Clinton Mata and Ruben Kluivert will miss the match. Assistant coach Jorge Maciel will miss the game due to suspension.
Nantes
Luís Castro's side also hasn't tasted victory in the league for four consecutive matches. Initially, the club suffered two straight losses, followed by identical 1-1 draws with Le Havre (away) and Lorient (home). The team has accumulated 11 points and sits in 15th place, but the two closest opponents from the relegation zone have the same points but slightly worse goal difference. Notably, Nantes has scored only 12 goals in the current league, with only two teams having a worse attacking record.
- The club has not won in 9 of their last 10 Ligue 1 matches (5 draws and 4 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 5 of Nantes' last 7 league games.
- Both teams scored in 7 of the club's last 10 away Ligue 1 matches.
Predicted lineup for Nantes (3-4-3)
Patrick Carlgren – Chidozie Awaziem, Kelvin Amian, Tilel Tati – Junior Mwanga, Louis Leroux, Demen Assoumani, Kwon Hyuk Kyu – Bachiraba Guirassy, Mathis Abline, Youssef El Arabi.
Defender Louis Leroux is sidelined due to injury.
Referee
Abdelatif Herradji (France)
Matches – 6 (Ligue 1, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 28;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.7;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 30;
Penalties – 83%.
Lyon vs. Nantes: Match Prediction
On Thursday, Lyon played in the Europa League, where they thrashed Maccabi Tel Aviv 6-0. Such a victory will certainly boost the players' confidence, positively impacting the outcome of the upcoming league match. The team urgently needs to change their situation in Ligue 1, as they have not won in four consecutive matches. The upcoming opponent is an excellent opportunity to finally secure 3 points.
Lyon predominantly wins at their home ground. This has happened in 9 of their last 12 home Ligue 1 matches. I believe they will triumph again this time, especially since Nantes has won only 3 of their last 21 away league matches. Moreover, Lyon has not lost to this opponent in their last 10 Ligue 1 encounters (7 wins and 3 draws). Notably, in the last five head-to-head meetings at this stadium, the hosts have secured 4 wins and 1 draw.
My prediction: Lyon with a handicap (-1)
