Football Betting Tips: Olympique Lyonnais vs Paris Saint-Germain
One of the oldest rivalries in French football reunites as high flying PSG take on Lyon in what promises to be an early season clash of the titans. PSG top the table and have started the season strongly, both domestically and in Europe whilst Lyon have lacked consistency in their opening 5 league games. With 23 goals scored between them, they are the two highest scoring sides in Ligue 1 this season and goals look pretty much guaranteed.
Ligue 1
Lyon vs PSG
Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Sunday 22nd September
Match Winner Odds:
Lyon
It has been a mixed start to the season for Lyon as they once again look to balance Champions League football in with their domestic campaign. They got off to a flyer this term, winning their first two matches – bagging 9 goals in the process. However, they haven’t won a match in any competition in over a month and won’t be relishing the magnitude of the task in front of them here.
Historically, their home form is very good and they will be looking to utilise the potent atmosphere at the Parc de Olympique to their advantage
Moussa Dembélé has bagged 5 goals in 4 appearances and along with Memphis Depay they are one of the most devastating strike forces in the division and PSG will be need to be wary of the many threats they carry.
Form: Last 5 Ligue 1 Matches: D D L W W
PSG
PSG are still very much the dominant force in French football and they will once again mount their campaign to combine domestic success with European glory this season. Much has been made of the relationship with record signing Neymar and his relationship with the club but for the time being the Brazilian looks to be staying and PSG are sure to benefit from that on the pitch.
Their win over Real Madrid in midweek was a real barometer of the progress they have made under Thomas Tuchel and despite a surprise defeat to Rennes earlier in the season; they have dominated the rest of their matched and sit top of the table on goal difference.
In Kyllian Mbappe, Edinson Cavani and Neymar they possess one of the most potent strike forces in Europe and if they fire, Lyon could be in for a long evening.
Form: Last 5 Ligue 1 Matches: W W W L W
Predicted Starting Line Ups:
| Lyon | PSG |
| Anthony Lopes (GK) | Keylor Navas (GK) |
| Kenny Tete | Thomas Meunier |
| Marcelo | Thiago Silva |
| Joachim Andersen | Presnel Kimpembe |
| Houssem Aouar | Layvin Kurzawa |
| Leo Dubois | Idrissa Gueye |
| Lucas Tousart | Marquinhos |
| Jeff Reine-Adelaide | Marco Verratti |
| Bertrand Traoré | Angel di Maria |
| Memphis Depay | Neymar |
| Moussa Dembele | Mauro Icardi |
Odds and Predictions
Both sides will fancy their chances coming into this one and have been banging in the goals lately.
Both teams to score – YES – 0.45
Moussa Dembele has been banging in the goals for Lyon this season and he is known as a big game player.
Moussa Dembele to score anytime – 1.39
With 23 goals scored between them this season, goals look guaranteed with both managers also favouring the attacking approach.
Over 2.5 goals to be scored in the match – 0.49
PSG will go into the game as heavy favourites and whilst Lyon will push them all the way, the defending champions should have too much about them for their hosts here.
PSG to win the match – 0.90
Score Prediction
Lyon 1 – 3 PSG – 12.25
Top Betting Tip
This should be an excellent game between two expansive sides and whilst Lyon will certainly trouble PSG, the Parisian outfit should pick up all three points here.
PSG to win the match and both teams to score – 2.15
