Monaco goals to briefly safe the second spot in Ligue 1 as they face Lyon at Stade Louis II on matchday 16.
The current 2-1 victory over Rennes places Monaco inside touching distance of Good, whereas Lyon, regardless of a 3-0 win towards Toulouse, stays on the backside of the league desk.
Match Preview
Monaco has bounced again this month with a 100% file after a difficult finish to November. Adi Hutter has steered the group to 30 factors after 15 Ligue 1 matches, hinting at a promising season forward primarily based on historic benchmarks.
Monaco’s house performances have been notably robust, profitable six out of seven video games at Stade Louis II this season.
Nonetheless, defensively, they’ve proven vulnerability within the late phases of matches, conceding targets past the ninetieth minute in some situations.
Lyon, alternatively, secured their first house win of the season underneath interim coach Pierre Sage. Regardless of the win, they sit on the backside of the desk and are in dire want of factors to climb out of the relegation zone.
Lyon faces a troublesome problem as they’re but to safe any factors towards top-half groups this season. Their defensive frailties have been evident, conceding six targets of their final two away video games and registering the second-most targets conceded this season (27).
Workforce Information
Monaco will miss Vanderson and Aleksandr Golovin on account of suspensions. Accidents to Eliesse Ben Seghir, Myron Boadu, and Eliot Matazo will even hold them out of the squad.
Lyon will probably be with out Johann Lepenant on account of a knee sprain, whereas Remy Riou is coping with a muscle damage.
Doable Lineups
Monaco: (3-4-2-1)
Kohn;
Singo, Maripan, Zakaria;
Diatta, Fofana, Camara, Jakobs;
Minamino, Akliouche;
Balogun
Lyon: (3-4-3)
Lopes;
O’Brien, Sarr, Caleta-Automobile;
Mata, Tolisso, Caqueret, Tagliafico;
Moreira, Lacazette, Cherki
Prediction: Monaco 2-0 Lyon
Regardless of lacking Golovin, Monaco holds a defensive edge towards an inconsistent Lyon aspect. With Monaco’s higher defensive solidity and Lyon’s lack of constant high quality, Monaco is prone to safe a snug win at house.