


Entering the Ligue 1 contest, Olympique Lyon and Toulouse face an impending clash at the Groupama Stadium on 18th January 2025. Both have been in hot pursuit of consistency this season to better place them or inch closer to mid-table. Lyon ranks 6th and has thus far failed in its pursuit to string together winnings, while the 8th placed Toulouse had shown flashes under Carles Martinez. Rich history and recent streaks of thrilling matches mean this encounter promises goals, drama, and plenty of talking points.
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Lyon has been a mixed bag this season under Pierre Sage. They've flashed moments of brilliance, particularly at home, where they've won four of their last five league outings. However, recent form will tell a different story as they come into this tie with form reading LWWLL. In their last outing, a 2-2 draw with Bourgoin in the Coupe de France, Nemanja Matic and Georges Mikautadze found the net, but Lyon bowed out on penalties.
Key strengths for Lyon include an attacking prowess where they have scored in all but one of their last 10 and knack for producing entertaining matches, with eight of the last nine seeing over 2.5 goals. However, defensive lapses and failure to hold leads have been a source of frustration for the fans.
Key stats:
Over 2.5 goals: 8 of last 9 matches
Both teams scoring: 5 of last 6
Strong at home: 4 wins in last 5
Toulouse
Under the management of Carles Martinez, Toulouse lies 8th after a rather up-and-down campaign. They have been inconsistent on the road but come into this game off of a morale-boosting 2-1 win against Laval in the Coupe de France, thanks to goals from Denis Genreau and Charlie Cresswell.
The recent form, WDWLW, suggests they build momentum. Toulouse is a physical team, as testified by their run of five successive games with over 4.5 cards. However, they have shown weaknesses in defense, especially against strong teams like Lyon.
Key stats:
Over 4.5 cards: Last 5 matches
Under 10.5 corners: 7 straight games
Away form: 2 wins in last 5
Head to Head
Historically, Lyon has dominated this matchup, winning 15 of the last 20 matches. Toulouse hasn't beaten Lyon since 2014 and has conceded 18 goals in their last 10 encounters. Recent trends also go to Lyon's favor as they have won four in a row and usually score early.
Key H2H stats:
Lyon unbeaten in 17 matches
Over 2.5 goals: 9 of last 10 games
Both teams scoring: 8 of last 10
Lyon win first half: 5 of last 7
Expert Betting Tips
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.746 Odds on 1xbet:
Both teams have been prone to high-scoring games of late, and with Lyon's attacking mentality at home, this seems like a safe bet.
Lyon to Win @ 1.84 Odds on Betway:
That puts Lyon as favourites in view of their dominance over Toulouse, especially when home, besides having the ability to always rise after falling.
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) @ 1.66 Odds on Bet365:
Back goals at both ends given recent form and defensive vulnerabilities from both teams.
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