The Matchday 33 clash in Ligue 1 between Monaco and Lyon will take place on May 10 at the Louis II Stadium in Fontvieille. Monaco vs. Lyon: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Monaco
In the last round, Monaco defeated Saint-Etienne 3-1 and reclaimed the 3rd spot in the Ligue 1 standings. This victory narrowed their gap to second-placed Marseille to just one point. Monaco extended their unbeaten run in the league to four matches (2 wins, 2 draws), and their home unbeaten streak in this tournament now stands at seven games, six of which were victories. Overall, in the current Ligue 1 season, Monaco has been outstanding at home, ranking second among the best home teams in the competition, behind only PSG, with 36 points from 16 matches.
- The club has not lost in 8 of their last 9 Ligue 1 matches (5 wins, 3 draws).
- Monaco has scored at least twice in 9 of their last 10 home games in this tournament.
- At least three goals have been scored in 7 of Monaco's last 8 home matches in Ligue 1.
Predicted lineup for Monaco (4-4-2)
Philippe Kohn – Caio Henrique, Christian Mavissa Eliebi, Wilfried Singo, Jordan Teze – Soungoutou Magassa, Denis Zakaria, Maghnes Akliouche, Takumi Minamino – Myron Boadu, Folarin Balogun.
Lyon
The team extended their uncompromising streak in the league to 13 matches (8 wins, 5 losses), suffering a 1-2 defeat to Lens in their previous game. As a result of this setback, Lyon fell out of the European spots in the Ligue 1 standings, dropping from 5th to 7th position. Their gap to Monaco has increased to four points, and dropping points in this game will end their chances of finishing in the top three. Nevertheless, the team managed to score again, extending their scoring streak in the tournament to 14 matches. In terms of scoring, Lyon is even ahead of Monaco this season, having scored 63 times, with only PSG (85) and Marseille (67) scoring more.
- Both teams scored in Lyon's last 7 Ligue 1 matches.
- The club has scored at least 2 goals in 11 of their last 13 league matches.
- On the road, Lyon has failed to win in 6 of their last 9 matches in the top French division (1 draw, 5 losses).
Predicted lineup for Lyon (4-5-1)
Lucas Perry – Nicolas Tagliafico, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakate, Ainsley Maitland-Niles – Nemanja Matic, Corentin Tolisso, Thiago Almada, Malik Fofana, Rayan Cherki – Georges Mikautadze.
Referee
Benoit Bastien (France)
Matches – 16 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 66;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.1;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 44%.
Monaco vs. Lyon: Match Prediction
The upcoming match is crucial for both teams in their quest for European competition spots. The result is particularly important for the visitors, who put their European participation at risk with a loss to an unmotivated Lens. Lyon's chances of reaching the Champions League spots are slim, given their gap not only to Monaco but also to the three other competitors: Nice, Lille, and Strasbourg.
Monaco also faces a challenging schedule towards the end of the season, with an away game against Lens, against whom they traditionally struggle. William Still's side already demonstrated in the last round that they are not giving away points, despite losing motivation, by defeating Lyon. Given the motivation, we can expect activity from both teams, who are known for their attacking style and rank among the league's highest-scoring clubs. Neither Lyon nor Monaco is known for a solid defense. I am confident that neither side will keep a clean sheet in the upcoming match.
Statistics also suggest a high-scoring encounter: at least three goals have been scored in 7 of Monaco's last 8 home Ligue 1 matches and in Lyon's last 7 away matches in the competition. Therefore, my prediction is Both Teams to Score – Yes + Total Over 2.5.
