Olympique Lyonnais - Nantes predictions

With bookies pricing a home win at 1.83, it’s clear the match may yet go either way. The hosts have a distinct advantage, of course, but both a draw and an away win are quite possible outcomes.

At 4.29 betting odds, an away win would be a huge surprise and we’re positive Nantes are well aware of it themselves.

The odds of 2.98 did not exactly see Olympique Lyonnais as favourites to win their last away game in the Ligue 1. However, the hosts rose to the occasion and recorded a narrow Toulouse victory after a stalemate in the first half.

Nantes will have been disappointed with the fact they only drew 2:2 in the previous round of the Ligue 1. They were seen as firm favourites against Saint-Étienne with 1.84 betting odds stacked in their favour. They were on the right path towards victory after taking the lead in the first half but it all came to nothing as rivals managed to hold them to a draw.

The hosts are here after a series of home games marked by a high concession rate. For instance, they yielded more than 5 goals over the previous 3 matches at Groupama Stadium.

With 3 points between them and a Europa League qualifying spot, the hosts’ goals for this season are clear. They should be able to wrestle 3 points away from Nantes this Sunday.

Nantes are 1 point behind a Europa League qualifying spot. It’s too early to make any strong claims about their form this year, but most bookies are sceptical about their chances at Olympique Lyonnais. They’ll need to work hard if they want to end the season on a high note.

In terms of head-to-head stats, the closest point of reference right now is from last season when Olympique Lyonnais walked away with a decisive victory. This is an entirely new campaign but most top online bookies are still expecting the match to end in their favour.

This will no doubt be an exciting match because both squads will be able to come out in full force. No players have been sidelined due to injury or suspension, and this goes for both sides.

Despite the risks involved, the strongest prediction in terms of value is an HT/FT bet that the hosts will take lead in the second half. It’s as risky as you might expect, though the 3.93 odds offer a decent return.