Lyon vs Clermont Prediction: Mid-table Lyon looking to move up against Struggling Clermont

On Sunday, Olympique Lyon and Clermont Foot will face off in the 17th round of the French Ligue 1.

In their first game back in Ligue 1, Lyon crushed Stade Brestois 4-2 on the road on Wednesday. Prior to that, Laurent Blanc's team had a respectable run of success in their five friendlies played during the 2022 FIFA World Cup break, winning two and drawing one. Lyon is now eighth in the standings with 24 points from 16 games, six points behind AS Monaco for the final Conference League qualification slot.

Clermont lost at home to LOSC Lille 2-0, underlining their ongoing struggles. They have now lost five of their last nine games in all competitions, drawing four others. Since defeating Auxerre 2-1 in early October, Pascal Gastien's team has not scored in a domestic match. Clermont has 19 points after 16 games and is placed 11th in Ligue 1.

Lopes; Tagliafico, Lukeba, Diomande, Kumbedi; Caqueret, Faivre; Toko Ekambi, Dembele, Tete; Lacazette.

Diaw; Seidu, Wieteska, Cisse; Khaoui, Gastien, Magnin, Neto Borges; Allevinah, Rashani; Kyei.

Occasionally, Lyon's defence still appears a little shaky, but considering Lacazette's current form and the kind of innovation they can muster in the middle of the field, they will have enough on New Year's Day to defeat Clermont.