PSG vs Lyon Prediction and Betting Tips | December 15th 2024

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will welcome Lyon to Parc des Princes in a high-profile Ligue 1 clash on Sunday. The hosts are at the top of the table with 10 wins in 14 games. Les Gones have seven wins and are in fifth place in the standings with 25 points, nine fewer than the league leaders.

Les Parisiens have drawn their last two league games and were held to a goalless draw by Auxerre. They returned to winning ways after three games on Tuesday, recording a 3-0 away win over RB Salzburg in the UEFA Champions League. Gonçalo Ramos scored in the first half while Nuno Mendes and Désiré Doué scored in the second half. Achraf Hakimi provided two assists.

The visitors are unbeaten in their last nine games in all competitions, recording four consecutive wins. They won 3-0 away at Angers last week, thanks to goals from Nicolás Tagliafico, Rayan Cherki, and Georges Mikautadze.

They met Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Europa League and recorded a 3-2 home win. Cherki was on the scoresheet in the first half while Malick Fofana and Ernest Nuamah added goals after the break.

PSG vs Lyon Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

The two teams have a long-standing rivalry and have crossed paths 109 times in all competitions. The hosts have the upper hand in these meetings, recording 49 wins. Les Gones have 34 wins and 26 games have ended in draws.
PSG are unbeaten in their last 16 league outings, recording 12 wins.
Lyon have two wins in their last nine league meetings against the league leaders, with both being registered in away games.
The visitors have scored at least three goals in their last four games across all competitions.
The capital club have the best attacking record in Ligue 1, scoring 37 goals, 11 more than the visitors.

PSG vs Lyon Prediction

Les Parisiens recorded their first win after three games and will look to build on that form. They have suffered one loss in their last 21 home games in Ligue 1 and are strong favorites. They have won 11 of their last 14 Ligue 1 home meetings against the visitors.

Senny Mayulu is sidelined with a calf injury for Luis Enrique. Lucas Hernández made an appearance from the bench in the Champions League while Presnel Kimpembe is a doubt.

Les Gones head into the match on a four-game winning streak, scoring 14 goals, and will look to continue their prolific run here. They are unbeaten in their last nine away games in all competitions, recording five wins.

They have a clean bill of health and Pierre Sage is expected to field a strong starting XI.

While both teams have been in good touch, the defending champions are expected to make the most of the home advantage to eke out a narrow win.

Prediction: PSG 3-2 Lyon

PSG vs Lyon Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - PSG to win

Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals

Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes

Tip 4: Both teams to score - Yes