Football Predictions
Lyon are looking to extend their winning run to three games when they travel to Toulouse on Friday night for round 31 of Ligue 1.
Placed seventh on the log, Lyon believes they still have a chance of participating in European football come next year and beating Toulouse who are 12th should be on top of their priority if they are to realize this dream. But their hosts want to build on their last week’s win over Montpellier as they seek to finish among the best teams in the French top flight.
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Toulouse have not won at home in the league in two months, losing their last three at Stadium TFC. Their record against Lyon does not provide much encouragement either, as they are winless in their last 13 meetings, losing 11.
Team news
Hosts Toulouse are expected to welcome back Dutch striker Thijs Dalinga to the starting XI but they will be without defender Mikkel Desler who is suspended for the match.They are however sweating over the fitness of Brecht Dejaegere who was stretched off in their last tie.Like Dallinga, Stijn Spierings, Zakaria Aboukhlal and Gabriel Suazo were all rested after playing in their semi-final against Annecy and could return.
Visitors Lyon will be without the services of midfielder Bradley Barcola who is suspended for the match with the likes of Dejan Lovren, Amir Sarr and Malo Gusto all ruled out of the game due to injuries.
Probable Line ups
Toulouse XI: Dupe; Desler, Rouault, Nicolaisen, Suazo; Van den Boomen, Spierings, Aboukhlal, Sierro, Chaibi; Dallinga
Lyon XI: Lopes; Kumbedi, Diomande, Lukeba, Tagliafico; Tolisso, Lepenant, Caqueret; Cherki, Lacazette, Jeffinho
Verdict
Toulouse might be the hosts and progressed further than Lyon in the French Cup but they are coming against an opposition that has caused problems to some of the best teams in the French top flight. Their record against Lyon isnt the best too and this gives Lyon an edge in this tie.
Verdict: Lyon win
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Anytime goal scorers
Thjis Dalinga
The Dutchman scored his 12th league goal of the season against Montpellier last week in what has been a fruitful first season in France, especially in 2023. In the club’s last six wins, the striker has scored in each occasion and the hosts will be looking for inspiration from him if they are to get anything from their Friday visitors.
Alexander Lacazette
The former Arsenal man has been a revelation for Lyon as they seek to play in Europe next season. He has scored 12 goals in his last 12 appearances for the club and would want to be the key man for his club as they gun for a UEFA Europa League spot even though the Conference League looks a more realistic target at this time of the season.
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