AS Monaco vs Lyon: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :December 13, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 12:21 AM

AS Monaco have scored second most goals in the Ligue 1 so far

AS Monaco faced a big setback last season after finishing 6th but this season, they have fought their way back. They are currently third in the points table and are in the race for the Ligue 1 title as well. Their attack has been rampant so far with 31 goals in 15 games. They never had goalscoring as they scored second most goals in 2022-23 as but their defense this time has been complimenting them which has been different.

Lyon have been awful throughout the season but they finally clinched a win in the last game. They won 3-0 against Toulouse and looked like a solid team after ages. They are currently bottom of the table with just 2 wins from 15 games. Lyon will be looking to continue their momentum and move out of the relegation zone as soon as possible.

Kick-Off:

Saturday, 16 December 2023 at (1:30 AM IST)

Location: Stade Louis II, Monaco

Form:

AS Monaco (in all competitions): W-D-L-W-W

Lyon (in all competitions): W-L-L-L-W

Player to Watch

Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon)

Alexandre Lacazette has looked a shadow of himself this season but last match was a glimpse of what he can do. He scored an emphatic hat-trick to give his team a win after ages. Lacazette has ability to win games on his own and Monaco need to keep him tightly marked.

Takumi Minamino (AS Monaco)

The former Liverpool winger has been a sensation for Monaco this season. He struggled in his debut season but has come out all guns blazing this season. He has scored five goals and has provided four assists this season. Minamino has been the heart beat of Monaco’s attack and he is going to be a big threat for Lyon’s defence.

Match Facts

AS Monaco haven’t lost in last 4 home games
AS Monaco are third in the league at the moment
Lyon are bottom of the table

Injury and Team News

AS Monaco will have to deal with some major absences from this clash. They will be without seven names. Embolo, Henrique, Seghir, Matazo, Boadu are injured while Golovin and Vanderson are suspended.

Lepenant and Riou are also out of Lyon’s camp due to injuries.

Head to Head (Last 24 games)

AS Monaco- 8

Lyon- 12

Draw- 4

Predicted Lineup

Lyon Predicted lineup:

Lopes; O’Brien, Sarr, Caleta-Car; Mata, Tolisso, Caqueret, Tagliafico; Moreira, Lacazette, Cherki

AS Monaco Predicted lineup:

Kohn; Singo, Maripan, Zakaria; Diatta, Fofana, Camara, Jakobs; Minamino, Akliouche; Balogun

Match Prediction for AS Monaco vs Lyon

AS Monaco are favourites for this game against the bottom-placed team in the league Lyon. Monaco are stronger in every department and will be looking to cash in three points from this clash to strengthen their position in top three. Lyon have also won a game after ages and will be looking to continue momentum but we expect AS Monaco to grab the win in this clash.

Prediction: AS Monaco 2-1 Lyon

Telecast for AS Monaco vs Lyon

India – Sports 18 Network

UK– BT Sport

US – ESPN+

Nigeria – Canal+

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