Lyon vs Monaco Prediction 19.05.2023

• Competition: France Ligue 1
• Date: 19.05.2023
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
• Venue: Parc Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon)

Three games until the end of the season, Monaco occupies the 4th position in the table with 65 points won, in a good position to secure a place in the Europa League next season. For the greater part of the season, they were also competing for the top 3 positions, but after two consecutive defeats against Lens and Montpellier and a draw the previous week against Lille lost their chance to find themselves in the Champions League. Exactly in that match against Lille, Monaco's biggest weakness in the second part of the season was seen. A small number of created goal chances and a lot of lack of ideas in attack. In the summer transfer window, Monaco is probably waiting for an overhaul of the team, because remaining without a place in the Champions League does not satisfy the appetites of this club, which in previous years was a permanent participant in that competition.

On the other side, Lyon undoubtedly has an unsuccessful season behind them, and by losing to Clermont 2:1 last week, they reduced their chances of winning the 5th position to a minimum. Even that would probably not satisfy the ambitions of this club, which just 3 years ago played in the semi-finals of the Champions League. At the beginning of the season, it seemed that an excellent roster was formed, capable of attacking the very top, but it soon became clear that there was nothing to come of it. Soon, the legendary French football player and coach Laurent Blanc replaced Peter Bosz on the bench, so we will see if he will lead the seven-time champion of France next season.

Lyon vs Monaco pick: OVER 2.5 GOALS

The main characteristic of Lyon this season is inconstancy, large amplitudes in the game, and unreliable defense. They are able to play several good matches in a row, and then lose to big underdogs. They really have nothing to lose in this match and I expect them to play aggressively and offensively from the first minute. Their job will not be easy because of having a similar team against them, which has played a slightly better season. This is a clash of two offensively potent teams, in whose mutual matches in previous years a large number of goals were seen, and there is no reason why it should not be the same this time.