Lyon – Marseille – France Ligue 1 Prediction and Preview

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Lyon – Marseille: 22nd January 2017

Olympique Lyonnais (4th)

Bruno Genesio band had a first part of the season quite complicated in that many medical issues have influenced the results. The end of 2016 was more successful, lyonezii accounting for 7 wins and one defeat (1-2 vs. PSG) at the end of October until the last stage of the tour. Thus, Lacazette & co. They entered the new year with great thoughts, but he broke his plans Caen.

Lyon lost on Friday against an opponent quite affordable (Caen ranks 16th). Sure, everybody lose, but OL did get three goals (2-3). Much for a band that started in the summer with the second chance to conquer the ultimate trophy.

Genesio’s offensive can not be criticized for many. Moreover, average goals scored by Lyon last six competitive matches is over 2.60.

Nicolas Nkoulou and Rachid Ghezzal, two very important players for the band on “Parc Olympique Lyonnais” field will not be present at the match against Marseille, both being away at the African Cup. Also, chances are small enough to be recovered Mouctar Diakhaby injury suffered in dispute with Caen. In these circumstances, Lyon’s defense could creaked again.

Olympique de Marseille (6th)

The situation if the team prepared for Rudi Garcia is similar in many respects to the opponent in this round. After a tour in which knew not taste defeat at home (all the while receiving a single goal) marseiezii journeyed in hope that 2017 may accede to a European Cup. Unfortunately for fans of the “Stade Velodrome ‘first game in return it was a cold shower, AS Monaco imposing an emphatic 4-1!

Lyon similarities continue: Bedimo and Hubocan, two essential parts in the defense thought Garcia are injured, and this was seen in the game mentioned above. The two will not be present in any dispute Sunday evening. In addition, Diaby and he continues to have physical problems and N’Jie Clinton has gone to the competition that is taking place these days in the black continent.

Marseille had a first part of the season more successful than anticipated (8 wins, 6 draws and 5 defeats). Also, problems in the management appear that they have solved since coming businessman American Frank McCourt, which is why the failure suffered against the current leader of Ligue 1 would have to affect the players more than necessary.

French media speculated these days as Rudi Garcia forced unavailability, little will change its playing style, preferring a more cautious approach. It remains to be seen to what extent these rumors are true, but most likely, the difficulties of Lyon’s defense will lead to a further strategy based on three strikers.

Probable Teams:

Lyon (4-4-2): Lopes – Rybus, Morel, Yanga-Mbiwa, Raphael – Valbuena, Gonalons, Tousart, Cornet – Fekir, Lacazette.

Marseille (4-3-3): Pele – Sakai, Fanni, Rolando Doria – Lopez, Vainqueur, Anguissa – Thauvin, Gomis, Cabella.

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Our tip: Lyon win
Odds: 1.73

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