Saint-Étienne vs Lyon Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 20.04.2025

• Date and Time: Sunday, April 20, 2025, 19:45 GMT+1
• Venue: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Étienne, France

Saint-Étienne vs Lyon Preview and Team News

Saint-Étienne Team News

Saint-Étienne are in the relegation zone after 29 rounds with just five matches left in the Ligue 1 season. They have 6 wins, 6 draws, and 17 losses so far this season. While they’ve only scored 31 goals in 29 games, they’ve conceded a league-high 67 balls, confirming their defensive issues.

In their last five outings, Saint-Étienne have 1 victory, 2 ties, and 2 defeats. They’ve got 24 points and sit 17th on the table, three points behind 16th-placed Le Havre.

🔜🆚 Une séance sous la pluie ! 🌧️ pic.twitter.com/onbpnDENJU

— AS Saint-Étienne (@ASSEofficiel) April 17, 2025

My prediction shows they’ll continue their struggles, especially coming up against Lyon. They’ll be without Augustine Boakye. The 24-year-old attacking midfielder is nursing an ankle injury.

Saint-Étienne predicted lineup vs Lyon

Saint-Étienne predicted lineup vs Lyon (4-3-3): Larsonneur; Appiah, Bernauer, Nade, Petrot; Bouchouari, Ekwah, Moueffek; Cardona, Stassin, Davitashvili.

Lyon Team News

Lyon are in a good run of form domestically. They have four wins out of their last five outings in Ligue 1 and sit 4th on the table with 51 points. That’s one point behind third-placed Marseille and two behind Monaco in second.. Their race for Champions League places heats up with five matches left in the season.

Lyon go into the weekend against Saint-Étienne after two consecutive wins in Ligue 1, carrying the momentum and confidence they need to take the three points.

✨ Une passe décisive contre Auxerre, et @CorentinTolisso entre dans un club très fermé 🔐

🎯 Top 30 passeurs de l’histoire de l’OL
⚽ Déjà dans le top 30 buteurs
👕 Et aussi dans le top 30 en nombre de matchs sous nos couleurs

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— Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) April 15, 2025

Paulo Fonseca’s men will have to make do without Malick Fofana and Ernest Nuamah. They’ll also have to navigate European action in midweek when they face Manchester United on Thursday.

My prediction reveals that Lyon still have enough for a win at Saint-Étienne this weekend. 

Lyon predicted lineup vs Saint-Étienne

Lyon predicted lineup vs Saint-Étienne (4-2-3-1): Perri; Tagliafico, Niakhaté, Mata, Maitland-Niles; Veretout, Matić; Almada, Tolisso, Cherki; Lacazette.

Saint-Étienne vs Lyon Prediction 

• Pick: Lyon to win
• Odds: 1.62 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Saint-Étienne 0-2 Lyon

Lyon are in a good run of form in Ligue 1. Their confidence is high coming off back-to-back wins, giving them momentum for the upcoming trip to Geoffroy-Guichard.

Saint-Étienne’s struggle, deep in the relegation zone with a poor record for the season, means they will battle to contain Lyon’s attack. Having conceded 67 goals this term points to a poor defensive record. They’ll find it difficult to handle the visitors’ attackers: Rayan Cherki and Alexandre Lacazette. 

The guests will also be motivated by the race for Champions League places as the season’s business end heats up. My prediction backs Lyon to win this match and make it three consecutive victories in Ligue 1.

Saint-Étienne vs Lyon Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Race To 2 Goals – Lyon
• Odds: 1.71 (22Bet)

Led by Lacazette and Cherki, Lyon’s attack will be potent and dynamic when they face Saint-Étienne. 

Coming up against the side with the worst defensive record in Ligue 1, my analysis supports the Lyon attack to create enough chances to bolster their chance of winning.

The guests will look to make a fast start by dominating possession and dictating the tempo of the match. This will boost their chances of racing to a 2-goal lead.

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