Progressing in the Coupe de France gets surreal this week as Paris FC plays host to Lyon after a weekend of Ligue 2 division. The match is scheduled for Friday at the Stade Charlety with kickoff at 10 pm.
Lyon is a team that usually contends for top spots in the Ligue 1. They had a slow start to their league campaign this time around and are yet to hit their best.
Meanwhile, Paris has been on a roll in the second division. They are on a long winning streak and are scoring goals almost at open yourselves to outside possibilities.
While it is unlikely that either team will keep a clean sheet, Lyon’s vast experience in Ligue 1 and their strong desire to end their poor run of form should give them an edge over Saint-Étienne.
However, goals are almost certain, as both sides have talented strikers primed to score for their teams. At the end of the game, expect Lyon to win by a small margin.
Paris is amidst an impressive winning streak and is scoring goals at a high rate. They are also in contention for a spot in the top division, so there is a good chance they will be playing among France’s elite next season.
Paris FC vs Lyon Head to Head
Both sides are yet to face each other, and this marks their first encounter. Here is a look at their previous encounter:
Home
- Valenciennes 1-4 Paris FC
- Paris FC 1-0 Bastia
- Paris FC 14-0 CSC Cayenne
- Paris FC 1-0 Caen
- Sedan 2-2 Paris FC
Away
- Lille 0-0 Lyon
- Lyon 1-1 Rangers
- Bordeaux 2-2 Lyon
- Lyon 1-2 Reims
- Montpellier 0-1 Lyo
Paris FC Team News
Everyone is fit for the Paris FC manager Thierry Laurey to select from. The only fitness concern is Cyril Mandouki, who has a hamstring injury. He will miss out on Saturday’s clash against Sochaux.
Lyon Team News
Lyon manager Peter Bosz must choose from a squad with some fitness concerns. Sinaly Diomandé (Ankle injury), Jeff Reine-Adélaïde (Cruciate Ligament Rupture), Lenny Pintor (Cruciate Ligament Rupture), and Jason Denayer (Sprained ankle) will not play here.
Prediction and Odds
We predict that Paris FC will find the net against this Lyon team, but a single goal will likely be insufficient to avoid a loss.
- Lyon Win
- Goals Over 1.5
- Both Teams to Score
