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NANTES VS LYON - FRANCE: LIGUE 1 MATCH PREVIEW
FRANCE: LIGUE 1 MATCH DETAILS: NANTES VS LYON
As Nantes prepare to host Lyon on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 21:05 under referee Vernice, this FRANCE: Ligue 1 fixture promises an intriguing contest.
NANTES PREVIEW IN FRANCE: LIGUE 1
Nantes, currently 16th in the standings with 14 points from 20 games, trail the leaders by 34 points. They've earned 5 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 12 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
LYON PREVIEW IN FRANCE: LIGUE 1
Lyon, sitting 4th with 39 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 10 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 5 wins in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR NANTES VS LYON
Recent meetings between Nantes and Lyon have favored Lyon, with Lyon claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-3).
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Lorient, Nantes recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Lopes, Cozza, Youssif, Amian, Leroux, Lepenant, Sissoko, Centonze, Abline, Cabella, Mohamed. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Lyon's last outing came against Lille, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Greif, Niakhate, Mata, Maitland-Niles, Abner, Tessmann, Nartey, Kluivert, Moreira, Endrick, Sulc. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Looking ahead, Nantes are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Nantes and Lyon are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR NANTES VS LYON
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Nantes's fixtures have averaged 3.6 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Lyon's games average 3.1 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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