Lyon vs Amiens Prediction & Tips
In the running for a place in the next European cups, Lyon next opponent of Juventus in the Champions League hosts Amiens in the midweek round of Ligue 1. The 3-0 victory of the hosts coached by Rudi Garcia against Toulouse in last league home game led to eight home games (out of 10) in which at least one team failed to score. In addition, seven of Lyon’s last nine league games at Groupama Stadium have had less than 2.5 goals in total. On the other hand, the visiting team comes to this commitment after having won only one of their last 21 away matches (8 draws, 12 defeats) and it is not surprising that it has the second worst away defense of the tournament, having conceded an average of 2.27 goals per game in away.
Lyon’s top scorer, Moussa Dembélé, has scored 12 goals this season, seven of which came in the first half.
Lyon are the only Ligue 1 team to have yet to concede a goal in the first half of a home game this season.
The away matches of Amiens this season of Ligue 1 have seen an average (high record in the league) of 3.36 goals per game.
Lyon were ahead both at the end of the first half and at the end of the game in each of the 4 official direct matches played at the Groupama Stadium.
Lyon, as statistics confirm, favored against one of the worst defenses of the French league. This is why the alternative we choose is that of Over 2.5 hoping that the average per game will remain above 3 goals as confirmed by the away Amiens during the season.
Lyon – Amiens FREE TIPS
Lyon – Win @ 1.35
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
