Henry Roldán
Get ready for an exciting matchday 31 of Ligue 1 this Friday as Toulouse vs Lyon will go head-to-head in the opening game of this weekend. This promises to be an exciting clash as both teams have been improving their game lately. In the previous matchday, Toulouse achieved an important away victory over Montpellier 2-1, while Lyon continue to fight for a place in European competitions after beating Rennes 3-1.
It is also worth mentioning that these two teams faced each other in matchday 10 of the current season, and the game ended in a 1-1 draw. Without further ado, at JefeBet we bring you the preview of the match between Toulouse and Lyon, along with our prediction and the best odds.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Toulouse vs Lyon Ligue 1 Matchday 31 Game on April 14, 2023
- Where: Stadium Municipal, Toulouse, France
- When: Friday, April 14, 2023, 3:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Toulouse (+185) / Tie (+280) / Lyon (+135).
- Asian Handicap: Toulouse (AH -0.25, +140) / Lyon (AH +0.25, -190).
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-165) / Under (+130).
- Both teams score: Yes (-185) / No (+150).
All odds are provided by Draftkings.
Betting on Toulouse
In just one week, Toulouse’s difficult season has turned around with a win over Montpellier that gave them some breathing space from the relegation places and a win over Annecy in the semi-final of the Coupe de France that qualified them for the final of the competition.
These victories could represent a great boost of confidence for the boys coached by Phillipe Montanier, as before the victory over Montpellier they had a rather complicated outlook with only two wins in eight matches.
Now, with those three extra points, they have moved up to 12th place in the standings and, with 38 points, are 12 points ahead of Strasbourg in the last place for a ticket to France’s second division.
Similarly, with eight games left to play, Toulouse cannot rest on their laurels as they are the fifth-highest scoring team in Ligue 1 with 52 goals conceded. In addition, five of their eight remaining games are against teams above them in the standings, and they have lost three straight home games.
Probable lineup (4-5-1): Maxime Dupé; Warren Kamanzi, Rasmus Nicolaisen, Gabriel Suazo, Mikkel Desler; Stijn Spierings, Branco van den Boomen, Zakaria Aboukhlal, Brecht Dejaegere, Fares Chaibi; Thijs Dallinga.
Betting on Lyon
What seemed like a disastrous season for Lyon could end in a spectacular comeback, as they have kept their hopes of qualifying for European competitions alive for the upcoming season. Lyon has now gone six consecutive matches without defeat, while they have lost just one of their last 11 matches in Ligue 1. This performance has them in seventh place with 47 points, just five behind Lille, who are currently in a Conference League place.
The key for Laurent Blanc’s boys has been the offensive awakening that has positioned them as the seventh-best attack in the circuit, registering 47 goals and thus supporting a defense that also ranks as the sixth least beaten in the tournament with 33. As visitors, Lyon has also learned to earn points and in the last eight away matches, they have only suffered one defeat. However, they have conceded 21 of the 33 goals they have received in the league in this condition.
Probable lineup (4-1-3-2): Anthony Lopes; Sinaly Diomande, Dejan Lovren, Castello Lukeba, Nicolas Tagliafico; Corentin Tolisso; Johann Lepenant, Maxence Caqueret, Rayan Cherki; Bradley Barcola, Alexandre Lacazette.
JefeBet Prediction
Toulouse may have had a fantastic week, moving away from relegation and reaching the final of the French Cup. However, these victories do not reflect the team’s poor performance throughout the season. They have been one of the most scored-on teams in the league and have lost three consecutive home games. Therefore, they are likely to suffer their fourth defeat this Friday against Lyon.
The Lions have been on a roll lately, and with the opportunity to qualify for Europe, they should have no problem defeating Toulouse as visitors. Lyon has an excellent defense, and the goals have started to flow. Moreover, they have not lost to Toulouse in 13 consecutive matches, with 11 wins and four draws. For this reason, at JefeBet, we predict a victory for the visitors.
Prediction: Lyon Moneyline (TOU 1 – LYO 2).
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