With Henrique suspended, look for summer arrival Nicolas Tagliafico to make his debut here. Lyon will be short-handed in midfield, with all of Maxence Caqueret, Jeff Reine-Adélaïde and Romain Faivre unavailable. Despite those absences, Peter Bosz has stuck doggedly to a 4-3-3 through pre-season. Don't expect many, if any, changes from the side he put out against Inter Milan in the team's final friendly. Veteran acquisitions Thomas Mangani and Romain Hamouma should both bring their experience to bear. Other familiar faces within the Corsican side include former Montpellier defender Clément Vidal and Mickaël Alphonse, late of Dijon. Gaëtan Courtet, who has experience in Ligue 1 with Reims, among other clubs, could also be an option in attack.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Lyon's last 7 games (Ligue 1). Lyon have scored at least 3 goals in their last 4 home matches (Ligue 1). Lyon have won 7 of their last 8 home matches against AC Ajaccio in all competitions. Lyon have been winning at both half time and full time in 6 of their last 8 home matches against AC Ajaccio in all competitions. Lyon have won their last 4 home matches (Ligue 1). Lyon have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 4 matches against AC Ajaccio in all competitions. Lyon have scored at least 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 home matches against AC Ajaccio in all competitions.
Lyon have looked sharp going forward in pre-season, and while there are some fitness issues within the Gones' squad, their individual talent should tell here. Olivier Pantaloni's side kept a jaw-dropping 23 clean sheets last season in Ligue 2, and could provide a stern early test for the hosts. 2:0
Ajaccio 
Ajaccio 
Lyon VS Ajaccio 