Nantes vs Lyon Prediction & Betting Tips (7 April)

Whatever happens, this 2023-2024 season should not leave fond memories for FC Nantes supporters who saw their team fall short of their expectations. Maintained extremely narrowly last season, the Loire club is encountering difficulties again this year, symbolized by already 2 changes of coaches. Arriving during the fall, Jocelyn Gourvennec quickly lost the confidence of his leaders and his latest setbacks against Metz 0-2, Marseille 2-0 and Strasbourg 1-3 precipitated his dismissal. Called in as reinforcement, Antoine Kombouaré obtained his first success last week against a Nice team in full doubt 1-2. This victory also allowed the Canaries to leave the red zone and occupy 14th place in the ranking with 2 units ahead of the Lorient play-off.

In agony in the first part of the season, Olympique Lyonnais also experienced 3 different coaches this season. But he has found real stability and consistency in his performances since the arrival on the bench of Pierre Sage at the end of November. Also well helped by their numerous winter recruits, the Gones have left their competitors behind in the race to maintain their position and they are now in 10th position in the ranking with 7 units ahead of their opponent of the day. Victorious over Lorient 0-2 and Toulouse 2-3 before the international break, the Rhone residents were on the other hand held in check last weekend by a good Reims team 1-1.

Absent for several months already, the attacker Ganago and the young defender Meupiyou will not be in the group. This will also not be the case for the excellent Moses Simon (3 goals, 5 assists) who fractured his leg in the selection and who will not play again until next season. Lacking success since his return from the CAN, Egyptian striker Mohamed found the net again by scoring his 8th goal of the season, from the penalty spot. The other Nantes goal was scored by the young Abline. Playmaker Florent Mollet (4 goals, 3 assists) could also be present in Kombouaré's starting 11.

Suspended last weekend, piston Mata is back as is Brazilian full-back Adryelson who returned to the country for personal reasons. It is therefore a whole group which should make the trip to La Beaujoire this Sunday evening. At the forefront, striker Alexandre Lacazette remains by far the best offensive element of this team with 13 goals in Ligue 1 even if it was the Ghanaian Nuamah (2 goals) who equalized against Reims. Substitute in the Cup, goalkeeper Lopes should find his place in the Lyon cage this Sunday.