Henry Roldán
This Sunday, Ligue 1 enters its final stretch with a very interesting match to be played for matchday 29 between PSG vs Lyon.
The Parisians suffered a shocking 0-2 defeat at home against Rennes before the international break. Meanwhile, Lyon managed to salvage a point with a 1-1 draw against Nantes in its last home match.
The last time these two teams met, on matchday 8 of the current season, PSG came out on top with a 1-0 victory. Without further ado, JefeBet brings you the ultimate preview of the PSG vs Lyon showdown.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the PSG vs Lyon Ligue 1 Matchday 29 Game on April 2, 2023
- Where: Parc des Princes – Paris, France.
- When: Sunday, April 2, 2023, 1:45 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: PSG (-240) / Draw (+450) / Lyon (+550)
- Asian Handicap: PSG (-1.0, -170) / Lyon (+1.0, +125)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-195) / Under (+155)
- Both teams score: Yes (-135) / No (+110)
All odds are provided by Draftkings.
Betting on PSG
Despite leading the Ligue 1 standings, PSG urgently needs to win this Sunday in front of its fanbase to calm the waters down.
The team got eliminated from the Champions League at the hands of Bayern Munich in the round of 16, and now the Parisians have a six points lead over Marseille at the top of the standings. However, that gap could widen to nine points after Olympique drew against Montpellier on Friday.
Another motivational factor for Christophe Galtier’s team is that it lost its first home game just last week against Rennes, having earned points in all 13 of their previous home games.
Moreover, no other team has celebrated more goals at home than PSG with 34, but the team has been experiencing some defensive problems, and it has allowed 17 of the 28 goals scored this season.
Possible lineup (3-5-2): Gianluigi Donnarumma; Juan Bernat, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, Danilo Pereira; Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Marco Verratti, Timothee Pembelé, Fabian Ruiz; Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé.
Betting on Olympique Lyon
Looks like Lyon is going to miss out on European places for the second season in a row. Its performance has been lackluster, especially at the beginning of the championship.
Although it has gone four matches without losing, its last three matches have ended in a draw. Moreover, it has only won four out of its last ten clashes in Ligue 1.
This performance has positioned the team in 10th place in the standings with 41 points, completely safe from relegation but nine points away from Rennes, who is in sixth place, which grants a spot for the Conference League.
Despite having the sixth-best defense in the championship, it has not been enough for Laurent Blanc’s team to close crucial matches favorably, especially at home. In fact, the team has reached a tie in three of its last four matches, including two 0-0 draws.
However, things change when the Lions hit the road. Lyon has only lost one of its last seven away matches and, in only one of those games, it did not manage to score goals.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Rémy Riou; Sinaly Diomande, Dejan Lovren, Castello Lukeba, Nicolas Tagliafico; Johann Lepenant, Maxence Caqueret, Corentin Tolisso; Bradley Barcola, Amin Sarr, Alexandre Lacazette.
JefeBet Prediction
Lyon is not an easy opponent to face, but it is far from being the dangerous team it was in previous seasons, one that could complicate any team in any possible scenario.
That is why this Sunday, at a stadium as complicated as PSG’s home ground, it seems almost impossible for the Lions to be able to continue with its effective performance of the last few days.
Meanwhile, the Parisians have only lost one match at home, and with the chance to move nine points away from Marseille, attaining a win is almost a must for the team.
Goals have been flowing without problems at the team’s home ground, and Lyon certainly does not have the best offense in the league, especially playing away, so PSG’s defensive shortcomings will take a back seat this Sunday.
Moreover, in head-to-head meetings, PSG has not suffered much against Lyon, winning eight of their last 10 meetings, including three of their last four.
Prediction: PSG Moneyline (PSG 2 – 1 LYO).
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