Lyon and Paris FC are set to clash this Sunday at the Groupama Stadium in an exciting Ligue 1 matchup. Lyon currently holds the 3rd position in the league table with 45 points. Their previous match ended in a 2-2 draw against Lens in the Copa de Francia.
On the other hand, Paris FC is in 14th place, having accumulated 26 points this season. They come off a recent victory, defeating Nice 1-0 in their last Ligue 1 encounter.
Last Encounters and Team News
The most recent matchup between Lyon and Paris FC ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw. However, Lyon has historically performed well against Paris FC, winning three of their seven meetings overall.
Unavailable Players
- Lyon: Pierre-Yves Hamel (Calf Injury)
- Paris FC: Ilan Kebbal (Yellow Card Suspension)
- Otávio Ataíde (Yellow Card Suspension)
- Hamari Traoré (Knee Injury)
Starting Lineups
Here are the last starting XIs from their previous matches:
| Lyon (vs. Lens) | Rémy Descamps | Maitland-Niles | Moussa Niakhaté | Clinton Mata | Nicolás Tagliafico | Abner Vinícius | Tyler Morton | Noah Nartey | Corentin Tolisso | Roman Yaremchuk | Endrick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris FC (vs. Nice) | Kevin Trapp | Adama Camara | Diego Coppola | Moustapha Mbow | Thibault De Smet | Marshall Munetsi | Pierre Lees-Melou | Jonathan Ikoné | Ilan Kebbal | Moses Simon | Ciro Immobile |
Managerial Records and Team Form
Both managers have significant histories against each other. Paulo Fonseca has faced Antoine Kombouaré twice, securing one victory and one draw. Conversely, Kombouaré has encountered Lyon 37 times, marking ten wins and 19 losses.
Current Form and Key Statistics
- Paris FC: One loss in the last five away games.
- Lyon: Only one loss in the last 13 home matches.
- Lyon: Scored in 18 consecutive home games.
- Paris FC: Only one win in the last seven matches.
- Lyon: Conceded goals in three straight fixtures.
Conclusion
This encounter promises to be an engaging battle, with Lyon looking to maintain their position in the top tier and Paris FC aiming to climb the table. Fans eagerly anticipate how this match will unfold at the Groupama Stadium.
