Lyon vs Nimes Predictions Betting Tips

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One solitary game is scheduled to entertain French football fans on Friday. For this encounter, we would see Olympique Lyonnais welcome Nimes Olympique to the Groupama Stadium. Given that both sides lost their previous matches, who bags that much-needed three points in this game?

Both teams are heading into this game in search of their second victory of the new campaign. With regards to their previous meetings, Olympique Lyonnais have won all three matches between both sides. Jerome Arpinon and his troops travel to Lyon to give the fans their first-ever victory over the home side. Will the Nimes-based outfit achieve this feat?

Lyon's rocky start to the 2019/2020 season

Following that comprehensive 4-1 win against Dijon on opening day, Lyon have let their foot off the pedal in recent weeks. After picking up a point away at Bordeaux, they travelled to the Stade de la Mosson to battle with Montpelier. A late Memphis Depay penalty wasn't enough to spark a comeback as the home side recorded a vital victory on Tuesday.

Lyon are on the brink of losing a couple of first-team players following the speculation around both Depay and Aouar. Taking into account that Fernando Marcal had signed for Wolves, the Lyon faithful will certainly be hoping the season isn't at rocky as it is shaping to be.

The Crocodiles currently staring at a 3-match losing streak

Nimes Olympique, just like their opponents, haven't won any game since the opening game. They simply have failed to replicate the performances they put out when they gave a 4-0 trashing to Stade Brestois.

Their leaky defence has been exploited in their previous two games with the team conceding a whopping six goals in those games. A bunch of the goals came against Stade Rennes in which the Nimes-based outfit lost 4-2 on the day. However, the Nimes faithful can take solace from the fact they have managed to score in all three league games played. Will the joint-top league scorers be able to pick up that much-desired win come Friday?

Lyon vs Nimes Team News

The speculations seemed to have gotten into Aouar's head as the talented French midfielder saw red in their previous game. Therefore, he's suspended for this game.

Lyon possible staring XI:

Lopes; Denayer, Andersen, Marcelo; Cornet, Guimaes, Caqueret, Dubois; Cherki, Dembele, Toko-Ekambi

Nimes possible starting XI:

Reynet; Ripart, Landre, Marinez, Meling; Cubas, Deaux; Philippoeaux, Benrahou, Ferhat; Denkey

Lyon vs Nimes prediction: 3-1

All fingers point towards a home victory taking into account the quality possessed by the home side. Although it is expected to be competitive given that the crocodiles have averaged 1.17 goals/game, we expect last season's UCL semifinalists to register their second victory of the season.