Date and Time: Tuesday, May 25, 18:00 GMT
Venue: Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Team Overview
Lyon Looking to End the Season with Silverware
Lyon have won their last four matches in Ligue 1, beating AS Monaco (3-2), Lille (3-4), Clermont Foot (0-1), and Strasbourg (2-1); these wins came after they lost 4-1 away to PSG in Ligue 1.
| Recent Form | WWWWL |
| Key Players to Watch | Lacazette |
| Team Strengths | Transition attacks |
| Team Weaknesses | Inability to control matches |
PSG Looking to Add to their Silverware
PSG won their last two matches in Ligue 1 as they wrapped up the season on a winning run. They beat Nice (1-2) and Metz (0-2) away from home to finish the season.
The two wins came after three bac-to-back defeats in all competitions, losing 1-0 away to Borussia Dortmund, 0-1 at home to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, and 1-3 at home to Toulouse in Ligue 1.
| Recent Form | WWLLL |
| Key Players to Watch | Moussa Dembele |
| Team Strengths | Controlling possession and the tempo of the match |
| Team Weaknesses | Vulnerable on the counter. |
Head-to-Head Statistics
In the 19 times Lyon and PSG have met in all competitions, PSG have the edge with 13 wins to Lyon’s 4 wins, with two matches ending in draws.
In their last five meetings, PSG have won three times to Lyon’s one win, and the other match ending in a 1-1 draw. PSG have won the last two matches against Lyon 1-4 each.
| Lyon | Draw | PSG |
| 4 | 2 | 13 |
| Statistics | ||
| 18 | Goals | 43 |
| 23 | Yellow cards | 31 |
| 3 | Red cards | 1 |
| Last Matches | ||
| PSG | 4-1 | Lyon |
| Lyon | 1-4 | PSG |
| PSG | 0-1 | Lyon |
| Lyon | 0-1 | PSG |
| Lyon | 1-1 | PSG |
Player Focus
Attackers will be pivotal in this match. Football bet predictions show that the clinical attackers will decide this match for either Lyon or PSG.
For PSG, their attack will need to be precise and clinical to take their chances and penetrate what is expected to be a compact defensive shape by Lyon.
Lyon’s attackers will feed on scraps as PSG dominates the ball and controls the match’s tempo. In this match, they will need to be clinical to take the few chances they create, especially on the counter.
Tactical Analysis
Lyon are expected to line up in their usual 4-1-4-1 formation, which includes three players playing through the middle, two wide players, and a lone striker upfront. Football predictions analysis shows that this formation allows Lyon to have an extra body in midfield and enables them to be solid and compact, especially when without the ball.
PSG will line up in their usual 4-3-3 formation. This shape will allow Enrique’s men to dominate possession, recycle the ball in midfield, and progress the ball into the final third faster and with more precision.
Expert soccer predictions show that PSG will dominate possession, whereas Lyon will play on the counterattack.
Lyon vs. PSG Expert Analysis
In their last ten outings in all competitions, Lyon have kept just one clean sheet. The odds of them managing a shutout against the PSG attack are significantly long. PSG scoring is a safe bet in this match.
Lyon have also not failed to score in their last ten outings in all competitions; it is a safe bet to back Lyon to get a goal in this match.
PSG’s goalscoring abilities are apparent. Free football predictions show that they can be backed to get on the score sheet against Lyon on Saturday. They can also be backed to open the scoring in this match given their front-foot approach to the match.
Betting Odds
Pre-match odds show PSG as the overwhelming favorites to win the Coup de France on Saturday. Football predictions show that PSG will easily dominate the match, create chances, and take them to win the cup. On the 22bet platform, PSG’s odds are pegged at 1.6 compared to Lyon’s slightly longer 5.1, whereas a draw is available at 4.28.
Live prediction football on the 22bet platform will add to the options after kickoff on Saturday; it will offer a beat-by-beat update of the match, adding to the action.
| Lyon | Draw | PSG |
| 5.1 | 4.28 | 1.6 |
Lyon will be the underdogs going up against the fancied PSG in this match. The manager will look to get his side to play with a shape, formation, and approach that will nullify the PSG attack and give them a chance to attack and create chances.
PSG are the football pick to dominate this match. They will play on the front foot, keep the ball, progress it from the back, and press from the front when they lose the ball. This will give PSG the dominance and territorial advantage to create good chances during the match.
PSG will win the match and add to their silverware this season after sealing Ligue 1.
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