Monaco vs Lyon: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview
The French Ligue 1 is set to resume this weekend, with AS Monaco facing Olympique Lyonnais on Saturday at Stade Louis-II. Currently, Monaco sits in ninth place while Lyon holds the fifth position in the league table. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as they enter the second half of the 2025–26 season.
Match Preview: AS Monaco vs. Olympique Lyonnais
AS Monaco aims to recover their form after an inconsistent start to the season. The team has accumulated 23 points from 16 matches, achieving seven wins, two draws, and seven losses, with a goal tally of 26 scored and 27 conceded. Their recent performances included a brief uplift with a victory over Auxerre in the Coupe de France, yet they ended December with four losses in five league matches.
Key players for Monaco include Folarin Balogun and Ansu Fati, who have scored a total of 13 goals between them in all competitions. Monaco’s home record against Lyon is favorable, having won 38 out of 66 Ligue 1 matches at Stade Louis-II. Their last victory against Lyon at home occurred in May 2025.
AS Monaco’s Recent Form
- Overall Ligue 1 standing: 9th
- Points: 23 from 16 matches
- Recent wins: 1 (vs. Auxerre, Coupe de France)
- Goal statistics: 26 goals scored, 27 goals conceded
Lyon’s Current Form
In contrast, Olympique Lyonnais has shown strong form this season, currently occupying fifth place with 27 points from 16 games. They have secured eight wins, three draws, and five losses, conceding only 16 goals, which demonstrates their solid defensive capabilities.
Lyon concluded December with a 3–0 victory in the Coupe de France and a narrow 1–0 league win against Le Havre. Captain Corentin Tolisso leads the team as the top scorer, supported by Pavel Sulc and Afonso Moreira.
Lyon’s Recent Performance
- Overall Ligue 1 standing: 5th
- Points: 27 from 16 matches
- Recent wins: 2 (vs. Le Havre, Ligue 1; vs. Saint-Cyr Collonges, Coupe de France)
- Goals conceded: 16
Team News
Monaco will miss key players: Denis Zakaria due to suspension, and multiple injuries affecting Takumi Minamino, Folarin Balogun, and several others. The return of goalkeeper Philipp Kohn boosts the squad, while Paul Pogba continues to recover from an injury.
Lyon is facing challenges as new signing Endrick is ineligible for this match. They will also be without Malick Fofana and have some players recovering from injuries.
Possible Lineups
| Monaco | Lyon |
|---|---|
| Hradecky | Grief |
| Kehrer, Vanderson, Henrique, Salisu | Maitland-Niles, Kluivert, Hateboer, Vinicius |
| Teze, Akliouche, Coulibaly | Merah, Morton, Tolisso |
| Golovin, Balogun, Biereth | Moreira, Sulc, Satriano |
As these two teams clash, both sides will be eager to secure a positive result. While Monaco seeks to regain momentum, Lyon hopes to maintain their solid standing in the league. A tightly contested match is expected.
