Monaco and Lyon face each other on Saturday 01.03.2026, at 16:00 (UK Time), in a Ligue 1 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Monaco's home ground, the Stade Louis II.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Monaco and Lyon, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Monaco vs Lyon
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Monaco preview
Monaco heads into the match with the following record in the Ligue 1: in 16 matches, AS Monaco secured 7 victories, 2 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.44 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Monaco's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 10 victories so far.
Monaco has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 35 goals, of which 26 were scored in the Ligue 1, resulting in an average of 1.63 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Folarin Balogun, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Lamine Camara has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Monaco has conceded 27 goals in the Ligue 1 (an average of 1.69 per game) and 36 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.57 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Lyon preview
Lyon comes into the game with 16 matches played so far in the Ligue 1. They have secured 8 victories, 3 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.69 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 14 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses.
Olympique Lyonnais's attack has been highly effective, scoring 38 goals during this period. Of that total, 22 were netted in the Ligue 1, with an average of 1.38 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.65.
Olympique Lyonnais's offensive system is led by Pavel Šulc, the team's top scorer this season. The czech midfielder has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Afonso Bastardo Moreira. The midfielder has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 16 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 19 goals in 23 matches, averaging 0.83 per match.
Head to head: Monaco vs Lyon
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Monaco
France - Ligue 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W L L |
1.44 |
| Home | W L L W D |
2 |
| Away | L L L W D |
0.88 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 63% | 25% |
| Goals | 3.31 | 3.5 | 3.13 |
| Scored | 1.63 | 2 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.69 | 1.5 | 1.88 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 63% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 13% | 38% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 50% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.55 | 1.4 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.31 | 1.66 |
Lyon
France - Ligue 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W D L |
1.69 |
| Home | W W L W L |
2.25 |
| Away | L D D D L |
1.13 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 75% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.38 | 2.5 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 1.75 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.75 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 38% | 38% |
| Without Conceding | 56% | 63% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 19% | 0% | 38% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 75% | 63% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.6 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.26 | 0.98 | 1.54 |
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