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The Olympique Lyon players experienced a frightening second last weekend when their colleague Martin Terrier passed out in the first half of the game against Toulouse and had to be knocked out of the field with the stretcher. The club has since given the all-clear for the French Under-21 international, who is already doing better.
Despite the understandable shock moment, the Lyonnais pulled through their home game well and celebrated a 3-0 win, which, however, turned out to be a minor matter after the incident. The actors of the former series master have to demonstrate their professionalism again on Thursday evening. Then in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France there will be a Nice game against Lyon. According to the odds of the bookmakers, the guests are given better chances of progressing.
The favorite role of the team of coach Rudi Garcia is primarily due to the fact that they are fifth in the table ahead of the upcoming opponent from southeast France. Even if the red-blacks are currently only in position twelve, only three points are missing on Olympique. Between Nice and Lyon, we forecast that a duel on an equal footing is imminent.
The fact that it is extremely difficult to beat in front of a home crowd and that there will certainly be a lot of focus on the cup competition speaks for the supposed outsider. The Lyonnais, however, is already in the final of the League Cup, has to prove itself in the Champions League from February and is fighting in the league for a new qualification for the premier class. Before the game Nice vs. Lyon is therefore the tip on a progress of the host that includes the value.
Nice:
OGC Nice may be celebrating a two-month anniversary this weekend. If “Les Aiglons” did not lose the next two matches on Thursday in Coupe de France and on Sunday in Ligue 1, the last competitive game defeat would have been over two months ago.
Oddly enough, Patrick Vieira’s team has to deal with Olympique Lyon twice. Both times, the red-blacks enjoy the right of home, which in terms of a suitable Nice vs. Lyon’s forecast should definitely be taken into account.
So far, “Le Gym” has been extremely strong in its own stadium. Only two of the eleven home games in the top French league so far have been lost. This contrasts with six successes, three draws and one of the best offensives (21 goals). For more than six home games, the Cote d’Azur footballers have been unbeaten at home. The last bankruptcy was in the middle of October in the 4: 4 against industry leader Paris St. Germain.
In addition to the home strength, which has also been confirmed in the course of the Coupe de Frances so far against the lower-class opponents St. Raphael (2: 0) and Red Star (2: 1), it should also be stated that the twelfth of the table is the national cup may pay more attention than the upcoming opponent.
On the one hand, this is due to the fact that last year’s seventh player wants to return to the international stage (last participation in 2017/18) and, in addition, has no further obligations in the European Cup or in the Coupe de la Ligue in the remaining season. Whether the qualification for the Europa League or even the Champions League succeeds in everyday life in the league, must be questioned in view of the great competition and tight constellation.
Personnel coach Vieira, who will not have been entirely satisfied with the 1-1 draw at home against Rennes at the weekend, has to do without Youcef Atal, Riza Durmisi and Gautier Loris. It can be assumed that the coach will send his strongest team onto the pitch and will do everything possible to reach the quarter-finals.
Lyon:
Since Rudi Garcia joined Olympique Lyon, the former French subscription master has definitely regained its radiance. Under the experienced coach, the Lyonnais not only reached the round of 16 in the Champions League, but also the final in the League Cup.
In addition, there is a significant increase in form in Ligue 1 as well as a more courageous offensive football, which is also reflected in the numbers. Out of 21 competitive games with Garcia on the sidelines, 13 were won (three draws, five bankruptcies). In addition, more than two hits per game. The point average is a strong 2.00 across the competition.
The latest form of OL is also impressive. Most recently, seven competitive games were organized in succession. Above all, the attack was extremely fun and effective. At the same time, however, the defensive deficits revealed that the good offensive of the red-blacks want to take advantage of on Thursday. Against this background, it could alternatively make sense to place a bet between Nice and Lyon on at least three goals in the course of the game.
We see the greatest danger on the part of the guests in the fact that people actually dance at all weddings. Should the traditional club, which is considered the favorite by the betting providers, shoot itself into the round of the last eight, a strenuous February with eight games in just 28 days would be just around the corner. Whether the Garcia team could then focus on the Champions League round of 16 against Juventus or the fight for a top three position in Ligue 1 remains to be seen.
Not least because of this, before the round of 16 in the Coupe de France between Nice and Lyon, we would tend to consider the higher odds for the home side to progress, especially since the hospital is also full. Dubois, Kone, Reine-Adelaide, Depay, Solet, Terrier and Lopes must fit during the week. Further changes in the starting XI cannot be ruled out.
Nice vs Lyon head to head matches
23.11.19 L1 Lyon Nice 2 : 1
10.02.19 L1 Nice Lyon 1 : 0
31.08.18 L1 Lyon Nice 0 : 1
19.05.18 L1 Lyon Nice 3 : 2
26.11.17 L1 Nice Lyon 0 : 5