Racing Metro 92 vs Lyon Prediction: A chance for the two teams to get back to winning ways

Paris La Defense Arena will host the round 13 France Top 14 encounter between Racing Metro 92 and Lyon. The two teams have not been competitive this season and have a chance to boost their league record. I will give a full match preview below and provide betting opportunities. 

Racing Metro 92 are coming off a defeat against Montpellier, and they hope luck finds them this time. In a game that ended 21-17, Racing Metro 92 started sloppy, losing by two points in a half that ended 8-6, but a 13-11 second-half score was enough to see their opponent take maximum points. Heading into this week 13 fixture, Racing Metro 92's lone win in recent times was against Harlequins, coming in the European Rugby Champions Cup. However, this team faced defeat against Stade Francais Paris, Stade Toulousain, and Sale Sharks. From 12 matches, Racing Metro 92 have 24 points, as they sit 9th in the league standings. 

Lyon took on Stade Toulousain the previous time out, and they settled for a 17-17 draw. In that encounter, Lyon started very strong with a 14-7 win, but with a poor second-half performance, which saw them lose 3-10, they could only avoid a defeat at full time. However, Lyon did not lose in the last three games. In that run, Lyon defeated Zebre and Cardiff Rugby, games that ended 19-21 and 37-26. 

However, Lyon have only won once on the road while losing to USA Perpignan, RC Toulonnais, Section Paloise, and Stade Rochelais. This season, Lyon have 20 points from 12 matches played, as they sit 12th. 

Racing Metro 92 won two of their last five matches. However, Lyon won three other games. Four of their last five matches have ended with many goals, with only their last game ending below 40.

Racing Metro 92 should win this game as they come in as the favourite. However, Lyon have had much luck in this fixture and will hope they get things right here. Looking at the two teams, recent games, this fixture will go either side, but I will give Racing Metro 92a a chance here, looking at how well they have stepped up lately. However, having stepped up in this fixture, Lyon should show a number of strong offensive plays, hence, a bet on goals.