Toulouse vs Olympique Lyonnais Prediction, Betting Tips and Odds

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04 October 2023

French Ligue 1
Round 31
14.04.2023
22:00
Stadium de Toulouse
Toulouse, France

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Toulouse seem to have recovered from a poor form earlier this month to win two games in a row. They edged Annecy in the Coup de France and then went on to beat Montpellier in their last Ligue 1 match. Now they face an even tougher challenge as they welcome Lyon to the Stadium de Toulouse for their 31st match. Lyon also recovered from the 1-0 defeat to Nantes in the Coup de France, beating Stade Rennais 3-1 in their last match. With just a european spot left to contend for, Lyon will be desperately searching for a win here and Toulouse are not giving it away without a fight.

Toulouse (WWLLW)

Toulouse will be hoping to grab another win here against Lyon, as they have done in their last 2 matches. Toulouse recorded 3 wins and 2 losses in their last 5 matches and they advanced in the Coup de France competition after defeating Annecy FC 2-1 away from home. Toulouse beat Montpellier 2-1 in their last match. Thijs Dallinga put Toulouse ahead in the 31st minute after coming on to replace Brecht Dejaegere in the 8th minute. Toulouse fought hard to extend the lead, and they finally were rewarded in the 85th minute as Fabres Chaibi slotted home. Montpellier managed to pull one back in the 88th minute through Elye Wahi. According to match statistics, Toulouse had 49% possession, 8 shots on target and 3 corner kicks.

Toulouse are currently in 12th spot on the table, with 38 points from 30 matches. They had 11 wins, 5 draws and 14 losses and a goal ratio of 46:52.

Team streak: without a clean sheet (4), first to score (4/5), less than 4.5 cards (8/10).

Olympique Lyon (WLWDD)

Lyon's statistics are not impressive but they have the quality to do better. Lyon managed 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches. Lyon crashed out of the Coup de France, after losing 1-0 to Nantes. They responded with a 3-1 win against Stade Rennais in their latest game. Corentin Tolisso, Alexandre Lacazette and Bradley Barcola were all on the score sheet in that match. Amine Gouiri put the visitors ahead in the 11th minute, but that did not stop Lyon from scoring 3 goals in the second half. Lyon managed 59% possession, 3 shots on target and 7 corner kicks according to match statistics.

Lyon are 7th in the league, with 47 points from 30 matches played. They had 13 wins, 8 draws and 9 losses, with a goal ratio of 47:33.

Team streaks: first to concede (4/5), less than 4.5 cards (6/8), less than 10.5 corners (8/10).

Head to Head

Lyon and Toulouse have played 20 matches against each other. Lyon won 13 matches, while Toulouse won just 3 and 4 matches ended in a draw.

Lyon have no losses in the last 13 meetings.
Toulouse are without a clean sheet in 14 meetings.
There were more than 2.5 goals scored in 5/6 meetings.
Both teams scored in 5/6 meetings.
Lyon were first to score in 8/10 meetings.
Lyon won the first half in 4/5 meetings.
There were less than 4.5 cards in 5/5 meetings.
There were less than 10.5 corners in 5/5 meetings.

Expected Lineups

Toulouse (4-2-3-1): Benjamin Lecomte, Falaye Sacko, Christopher Jullien, Mamadou Sakho, Issiaga Sylla, Jordan Ferri Joris Chotard, Arnaud Nordin, Teji Svanier, Wahbi Khazri, Elye Wahi.
Lyon (4-1-4-1): Anthony Lopes, Sael Kumbedi, Sinaly Diomande, Castello Lukeba, Nicolas Tagliafico, Corentin Tolisso, Bradley Barcola, Johann Lepenant, maxence Caqueret, Rayan Cherki, Alexandre Lacazette.

Expert Betting Tips

This match is going to be exciting as both sides are in good spirits for the win. Lyon have a better record against Toulouse, but the current spirit of the Toulouse team can not be neglected. Lyon have eyes on the ultimate prize; European football and they know how important every point is from here on. So, both sides should play open attacking football to win the game.