PSG vs Lyon Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 2nd April 2023
Lyon are aiming for an upset this coming Sunday, when faced with Ligue 1 leaders PSG at Parc des Princes. It will be a surprise to see the latter slip up, though, considering the difference in the table between the two sides.
Sitting top of the table, PSG have claimed 66 points after 28 rounds, while Lyon have amassed 41 points and presently rank as number 10 in the Ligue 1.
Despite being the outsiders of the match, Lyon will want to keep their momentum as they have been unbeaten in the Ligue 1 for a while. Although it will be a difficult task for them at Parc des Princes, their current form gives them hope to end up with at least a point after the clash with PSG.
PSG are confident they will be scoring goals in their next assignment in the Ligue 1, as they show off very admirable numbers from their past ten matches. The hosts scored two goals on average per match, or 20 goals in total, while allowing 15 goals against, for an average of 1.5 per outing. They managed one clean sheet along the way.
Lyon scored 16 goals, conceded 11 and managed three clean sheets in their previous ten matches.
The last time these two sides facing off here came up against each other, PSG came away with a 0-1 win. Rest assured they have a similar outcome in mind at Parc des Princes.
PSG vs Lyon Prediction
PSG Form
In their previous three games, PSG lost 2-0 against Bayern Munich, beat Brest 1-2, before losing 2-0 against Rennes. In their last six Ligue 1 home matches, PSG won four times. They've drawn once and lost once, while scoring 13 and conceding nine goals.
Lyon Form
In their previous three matches, Lyon drew 0-0 with Lorient, 3-3 with Lille and 1-1 with Nantes. Lyon won half their previous six away matches in the Ligue 1, as well as seeing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored 12 goals whilst conceding seven.
Going forward, PSG and Lyon are both in decent form, while at the same time being generous in defence. We are confident, both teams will find the back of the net this coming Sunday.
PSG won seven matches, scored 24 goals and conceded 17 in their last 14 games against teams from the top half of the Ligue 1 table. This earned them 24 points. Lyon won two of their last 12 matches against teams from the top half of the Ligue 1 table, scoring 12 and conceding 17 goals. They collected ten points from these. PSG show off a record of 21 wins, three draws and four defeats in the Ligue 1 this season. Lyon have a record of 11 wins, eight draws and nine defeats in the Ligue 1.
PSG vs Lyon Stats
- PSG have not lost 44 of the last 46 home matches
- PSG have scored in 44 of the last 46 home matches
- PSG have won 10 of the last 12 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- PSG have won 11 of the last 13 home matches
- In 7 of the last 9 home matches PSG played, both teams scored
- In 8 of the last 9 matches Lyon played, both teams scored
- Lyon have not lost 13 of the last 15 matches
- In 8 of the last 10 Lyon away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 4 away matches in a row Lyon played, both teams scored
- In 7 of the last 9 Lyon matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
PSG vs Lyon Squads
PSG Squad
Christophe Galtier will choose the starting lineup for the upcoming game against Lyon from the players listed below (the information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the Ligue 1 this season):
Alexandre Letellier (0/0), Gianluigi Donnarumma (0/28), Lucas Lavallee (0/0), Sergio Rico (0/0), Achraf Hakimi (4/21), El Chadaille Bitshiabu (0/7), Juan Bernat (1/21), Marquinhos (2/24), Nordi Mukiele (0/19), Nuno Mendes (1/19), Presnel Kimpembe (0/11), Sergio Ramos (0/24), Timothee Pembele (0/5), Carlos Soler (3/18), Danilo Pereira (2/23), Ismael Gharbi (0/3), Marco Verratti (0/21), Renato Sanches (2/16), Vitinha (0/26), Warren Zaire-Emery (2/16), Hugo Ekitike (3/19), Ilyes Housni (0/1), Kylian Mbappe (19/24), Lionel Messi (13/23), Neymar (13/20).
Lyon Squad
Listed below is the full squad of Lyon players that the manager Laurent Blanc will choose from for the upcoming game:
Anthony Lopes (0/22), Kayne Bonnevie (0/0), Remy Riou (0/7), Castello Lukeba (1/25), Dejan Lovren (0/11), Henrique (0/4), Jerome Boateng (0/6), Malo Gusto (0/17), Nicolas Tagliafico (1/26), Sael Kumbedi (0/11), Sinaly Diomande (0/16), Thiago Mendes (1/23), Corentin Tolisso (0/21), Houssem Aouar (1/11), Jefferson (0/2), Johann Lepenant (1/23), Maxence Caqueret (1/26), Alexandre Lacazette (17/25), Amin Sarr (1/8), Bradley Barcola (3/18), Djibrail Dib (0/0), Moussa Dembele (3/21), Rayan Cherki (3/25).
PSG vs Lyon Team News
PSG could be looking at three players on the injured and absent list ahead of their upcoming match against Lyon.
Renato Sanches, Nuno Mendes and Presnel Kimpembe are all absent from the PSG squad that faces Lyon at Parc des Princes.
Lyon have three on the list of injured and absent players before their next match against PSG on Sunday.
Corentin Tolisso, Henrique and Malo Gusto all face a spell on the sidelines for Lyon due to various injuries.
PSG vs Lyon Lineups
PSG vs Lyon H2H
PSG celebrated a 0-1 win in their most recent meeting with their upcoming opponent. Are we in for something similar at Parc des Princes on Sunday? PSG hold a 6-1-3 advantage against Lyon from their latest encounters. The bookies best betting odds on a home win are at 6/13.
PSG vs Lyon Results
Both teams found the back of the net six times in the past ten matches between home side PSG and Lyon. Best priced odds on BTTS with the bookies are at 17/25.
PSG vs Lyon Betting Tips
Alexandre Lacazette enjoys a great season with 17 league goals to his name, and he will be a handful for even the best of defences.
PSG claimed all three points seven times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing one along the way. They endured defeat in two of the games in this run. Lyon won six of their last 10 games away, while drawing two and losing two in this series of matches. Lyon should be in with a good chance of getting on the scoresheet on Sunday, as PSG only managed one clean sheets in their previous 10 matches at home. The visitors claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 away games.
Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the last ten encounters between these two teams. PSG managed an average of two goals, with Lyon averaging 1.1 goals in these games. Both teams to score was a winning bet six times in this run of matches. PSG saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten outings for Lyon, who managed to score 2.1 times in those matches.
