Lyon vs Stade Francais Paris Prediction: The visiting Francais Paris have a point to prove

Lyon and Stade Francais Paris will battle it out in a round-six encounter of the France Top 14 at Stade Gerland. The last meetings between these sides ended in a split win, 2-2. Which side wins this one?

Lyon come in well-favored in this encounter, and the home team will look to take their chances. The previous weekend, the home team took on Stade Rochelais, and they lost 43-22, their second defeat of the season, following a 30-20 defeat to Vannes in week 3. However, other encounters ended in victories against Montpellier, Bordeaux Begles, and Castres Olympique, which ended in wins for Lyon. With 12 points, Lyon sit 10th in the league standings, scoring 136 goals and conceding 159. 

Stade Francais Paris secured a win over Montpellier last weekend and will look to be at their best once again. In that game, Stade Francais Paris had to pull off a comeback from a 6-13 defeat in the first half thanks to a 23-7 win in the second half. This season, Stade Francais Paris have lost three of their first five matches, coming against RC Toulonnais, Section Paloise, and Bordeaux Begles. With nine points, Stade Francais Paris are just two points ahead of last-placed newly promoted Vannes. 

Stade Francais Paris are not playing too poorly at the moment, considering Lyon are not outstanding either. The two teams have a point to prove and a lot of improvement to make in this game, but it is okay the home team is a favorite. Expect a close contest, and I expect the Stade Francais Paris to close the odds on the road.