Lyon vs Nantes Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds │17 MARCH, 2023

Prediction for the Ligue 1 Lyon vs Nantes match, which will take place on March 17th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Lyon

After losing to Auxerre, Lyon played four matches in two tournaments. The Kids defeated Grenoble 2:1 in the Coupe de France, Angers 3:1 in the national championship, sealed a 0:0 draw with Lorient, and 3:3 with Lille. Lyon is 10th in the Ligue 1 standings before the 28th round. They have 40 points, seven behind Rennes, in the European Cup. Their chances of qualifying for the European Cup through the championship remain minimal, given the high competition and the current handicap. The Coupe de France becomes a priority for Lyon, but they will try to improve their Ligue 1 position as well.

Nantes

After dropping out of the Europa League by Juventus, Nantes played four matches in two tournaments. In the Coupe de France, Nantes beat Lans, one of the competitors for a place in the Champions League. Still, in the country's championship, Nantes have only one point in three rounds: a draw 2:2 with Nice, a defeat by PSG 2:4 and Rennes 0:1. Nantes is 11 points behind Lyon, occupying 14th place, but six points ahead of Auxerre in the relegation zone. Nantes' away statistics are 16th in the division, +2=5-7, 14:22 goal difference.

Expert Betting Tips

Lyon is still hoping to fight for the European Cups. Nantes is only concerned about keeping their place in the elite. They have recently become a comfortable opponent for Lyon, and the hosts' tonus is better than their opponent's. Nantes gained only one point in the last three games in Ligue 1. The bookmakers believe in the home team, and we agree. They will earn three points and catch up with Lorient, Reims, and Nice.