Toulouse vs Lyon Prediction & Betting Tips (15 March)

For its second season in a row in the elite, Toulouse FC had to roll up its sleeves since it notably took part in the Europa League where it was eliminated in the play-offs by Benfica last month. In difficulty in the championship during the first part of this exercise, Carles Martinez's men have however recovered well in recent days and they were even able to offer themselves 3 consecutive successes against Monaco 1-2, Lille 3-1 and Nice 2-1. This good series, however, ended last weekend at Le Havre 1-0. In the rankings, the Violets are now in 11th position with a lead of 4 units over the barrage. On the Lyon side, the improvement is confirmed week after week.

After having experienced its worst first part of a season in the 21st century, OL were able to take advantage of the winter transfer window to enlist numerous reinforcements and breathe new life into themselves. And it is very clearly paying off for this team which has distanced itself from a red zone in which it has been stuck for a long time. Largely defeated by Lens 0-3 ten days ago during a meeting which ended a series of 4 consecutive victories, Pierre Sage's men immediately resumed their march forward by winning against Lorient 0-2 last weekend to occupy 10th place in the standings with 6 points ahead of the play-off.

The solid left side Diarra, the right side Desler, the midfielder Schmidt and the winger Zakaria Aboukhlal are still missing from the Toulouse side. Australian international Genreau is on the other hand hoped for after missing the trip to Le Havre last Sunday. Dutch striker Dallinga (14 goals in all competitions including 9 in Ligue 1) should certainly be able to start up front despite his missed match last weekend. On the sides, the former Rennais Gboho and the Norwegian Donnum could be renewed while Magri (4 goals) is now relegated to the bench. Absent during his team's last two meetings, the scorer Alexandre Lacazette (12 goals in Ligue 1) is expected for this poster.

Same situation regarding the winter recruit Mangala who was ill last weekend. The promising El Arouch (in phase recovery) is still absent. On the other hand, coach Pierre Sage will recover the side English right Maitland-Niles who will return from suspension. Winter recruits Benrahma, Orban and Matic will all be traveling to the Stadium, as will the two scorers from last weekend, Mama Baldé and Tagliafico.