AS Monaco vs Lyon Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Ligue 1 2025-26

Les Rouges et Blancs are on a two-match winning run against Les Gones.

AS Monaco are all set to take on Olympique Lyonnais for their matchweek 17 contest of the 2025-26 Ligue 1. This is going to be an entertaining game, which will take place at the Stade Louis II.

Les Rouges et Blancs have been very inconsistent with their performances lately. They started the season on a positive note, but are not in the best form at the moment.

AS Monaco were outplayed by Marseille in their previous French league outing. It was another underwhelming performance by them. They will now be looking to make a comeback.

Les Gones have performed well in their last three games and will be keen to continue their winning run. They secured a 1-0 win against Le Havre in their previous league outing.

Lyon are in fifth place on the Ligue 1 points table at the moment. A win in the upcoming game can play a crucial role for them going forward.

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— Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) December 31, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Monaco, France
• Stadium: Stade Louis II
• Date: Saturday, January 3
• Kick-off Time: 9:30 p.m. IST/ 04:00 p.m. GMT/ 11:00 a.m. ET/ 08:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Jérôme Brisard
• VAR: In use

Form:

Monaco: W-L-W-L-W

Lyon: W-L-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Folarin Balogun (AS Monaco)

The 24-year-old is going to play an important role in the attacking front for AS Monaco. In 12 Ligue 1 appearances this season, he has scored four goals and has an assist to his name as well. Folarin Balogun will be looking to put up a top performance and get his side a win.

Pavel Sulc (Lyon)

From controlling the ball well in the midfield to helping his side in the final third, Pavel Sulc is going to play a crucial part for the visitors. In 15 league games this season, he has scored six goals and has two assists to his name. He has scored goals in three back-to-back matches for Lyon and will be keen to find the net yet again.

Match Facts

• Olympique Lyonnais are on a three-match winning streak.
• AS Monaco have won two of their last three games.
• Les Gones have won three of their last five fixtures against Les Rouges et Blancs.

Monaco vs Lyon: Betting Tips and Odds

• Lyon to win
• Goals under 3.5
• Pavel Sulc to score

Injury and Team News

Paul Pogba, Ansu Fati and Takumi Minamino are not going to be in action for AS Monaco. They are injured. Lamine Camara and Krepin Diatta are on national team duty for the AFCON 2025 games.

Olympique Lyonnais will miss out on the services of Malick Fofana and Ernes Nuamah due to their injuries. Moussa Niakhate is on international duty. Newly joined on-loan player from Real Madrid, Endrick, might come on as a substitute.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 128

Monaco won: 56

Lyon won: 47

Draws: 25

Predicted Lineups

AS Monaco predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Hradecky (GK); Vanderson, Kehrer, Salisu, Henrique; Ilenikhena, Zakaria; Akliouche, Biereth, Golovin; Balogun

Lyon predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Greif (GK); Hateboer, Mata, Tagliafico, Abner; Merah, Morton, Tolisso; Sulc, Satriano, Moreira

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs will be looking for a win here. We predict it will be Olympique Lyonnais. They are likely to defeat AS Monaco in their upcoming Ligue 1 clash.

Prediction: Monaco 1-2 Lyon

Telecast Details

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UK: Ligue 1 Pass

USA: beIN SPORTS

Nigeria: MBS Sports

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