Monaco vs Lyon prediction and betting tips on May 10, 2025
Game Prediction
Monaco host Lyon in the 33rd and penultimate matchday of France's Ligue 1. Monaco need a win to protect 3rd place and put pressure on 2nd-placed Marseille. Lyon aspire to 6th place.
Monaco vs Lyon key stats and trends
- In the last 10 encounters, Monaco won 4 times, Lyon have 6 wins, and 0 ended in a draw.
- An average of 3 goals scored in the last 10 encounters.
- Monaco have won 7 of their last 10 home matches.
- Monaco score 2 goals and concede 1.2 on average.
- Lyon have lost 3 of their last 5 games, including 2 victories.
- Lyon score 2 goals and concede 1.3 per game
Monaco vs Lyon recent form
Monaco are battling for 2nd place in Ligue 1. Monaco have collected 58 points in 32 games and lie 3rd, 1 point behind 2nd. The club from the Principality has no room for error, as Nice are also 1 point behind and want 3rd place to qualify directly for the Champions League. Performing well at home, ASM remain the favourites on paper.
Lyon have come a long way from their woes of recent seasons. Olympique Lyonnais suffered a huge blow when they lost 1-2 to Lens on Matchday 32. Lyon now have 54 points, 3 short of 6th place, which opens the door to Europe. Lyon have been inconsistent over their last 5 matches, losing 3 and winning 2.
Form
Injury and team news
Monaco has still not recovered the injured Alexander Golovin. Biereth, Al-Musrati and Kehrer are also doubtful.
Lyon have a fairly stable squad for this match. Alexandre Lacazette, suspended last week, will be back.
Predicted line-ups
- Monaco probable line-up: Köhn - Vanderson, Mawissa, Singo, Caio Henrique - Akliouche, Camara, Zakaria, Minamino - Embolo, Balogun.
- Lyon probable line-up: Perri - Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhaté, Tagliafico - Tolisso, Matic - Cherki, Almada, Fofana - Mikautadze.
Monaco vs Lyon pre-game odds and win probablity
Monaco has 54% win probablity sold at 1.84. Lyon has estimated odds of 24% and 4.1. A draw is 28% probable at 4.38.
Correct score prediction: Monaco 2-1 Lyon
Apart from the 0-0 draw with Strasbourg on Matchday 32, Monaco have scored a lot of goals in their previous home games. These include 3-0 Marseille, 2-1 Nice, 3-0 Reims and the extraordinary 7-1 victory over Nantes.
Players to watch: Akliouche and Lacazette
Akliouche Maghnes is the man to watch in the absence of Golovin and the doubt surrounding Biereth. The French midfielder is a real playmaker. He delivered 11 assists and scored 7 goals in 41 appearances.
Alexandre Lacazette will be able to play against Monaco after his suspension last week. The 33-year-old Frenchman is Lyon's top scorer this season, with 13 goals and 2 assists in Ligue 1.
Expert tip: Monaco to win and both teams to score “Yes”.
Odds are 67% and 1.44.
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