Jérome Boateng will miss out here through suspension, forcing Peter Bosz to shuffle the deck in defence. Emerson has tested positive for COVID, which should see Henrique start at left wing-back. If Sinaly Diomandé isn't fit, look for OL to move to a 4-2-3-1, with Rayan Cherki and Aouar either side of Lucas Paquetá. Paul Bernardoni, in on loan from Angers, seems to have supplanted Stefan Bajic as first choice, at least until Étienne Green returns from injury. Trauco, Sissoko, and Nordin all missed out on the team's loss to Lens last Saturday and remain doubts here. Pascal Dupraz appears to have little faith in his nominal strikers, and looks ready to again deploy Ryad Boudebouz as a number nine.
Saint-Etienne have lost their last 6 matches (Ligue 1). Lyon have won 5 of their last 6 home matches against Saint-Etienne in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Lyon's last 4 games (Ligue 1). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Saint-Etienne's last 4 away games (Ligue 1). Lyon are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 home matches (Ligue 1).
One of France's biggest derbies, this match will no doubt be diminished owing to both sides' absentees, but the urgency of the situations in which each find themselves will no doubt ensure plenty of passion in this encounter. Lyon were gutted to have conceded a late equaliser in the reverse fixture, and their renewed defensive focus should be more than enough to get three points here. 2:0
Saint-Etienne have lost their last 6 matches (Ligue 1). Lyon have won 5 of their last 6 home matches against Saint-Etienne in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Lyon's last 4 games (Ligue 1). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Saint-Etienne's last 4 away games (Ligue 1). Lyon are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 home matches (Ligue 1).
Jérome Boateng will miss out here through suspension, forcing Peter Bosz to shuffle the deck in defence. Emerson has tested positive for COVID, which should see Henrique start at left wing-back. If Sinaly Diomandé isn't fit, look for OL to move to a 4-2-3-1, with Rayan Cherki and Aouar either side of Lucas Paquetá. Paul Bernardoni, in on loan from Angers, seems to have supplanted Stefan Bajic as first choice, at least until Étienne Green returns from injury. Trauco, Sissoko, and Nordin all missed out on the team's loss to Lens last Saturday and remain doubts here. Pascal Dupraz appears to have little faith in his nominal strikers, and looks ready to again deploy Ryad Boudebouz as a number nine.
One of France's biggest derbies, this match will no doubt be diminished owing to both sides' absentees, but the urgency of the situations in which each find themselves will no doubt ensure plenty of passion in this encounter. Lyon were gutted to have conceded a late equaliser in the reverse fixture, and their renewed defensive focus should be more than enough to get three points here. 2:0