Nantes vs Lyon Prediction 7 February 2026
🔊 Can Lyon extend their incredible winning streak? On Saturday, in the 21st round of the French football championship, the "Lions" will visit Nantes and aim for their 12th consecutive victory across all competitions. Naturally, the "Canaries" have other plans, setting the stage for a fiercely contested battle. Check out the match prediction below.
Head-to-Head
📊 When Brest and Lorient face off, the matches tend to be quite high-scoring, with plenty of chances created at both ends. In four of their last five official encounters, there have been three or more goals scored.
Head-to-head statistics Nantes - Lyon
Nantes Team Overview
🟡 Nantes are facing tough times as they battle to stay in the top division. It seems likely that the "Canaries" will find themselves in the relegation zone by season's end. Fortunately for them, other struggling teams aren't rushing to pick up points either. Three consecutive league defeats have taken their toll-Ahmed Kantari's men have slipped to 16th in the standings, with little room left to fall further.
🟢 In early January, Nantes exited the Coupe de France after losing in a penalty shootout to Nice. Their results have followed a similar pattern since: three league defeats, and not against top-tier teams either-against Paris FC (1-2), Nice (1-4), and Lorient (1-2). While the "Canaries" play attacking football and find the back of the net, they're constantly falling short of achieving success.
Match Results: Nantes
Olympique Lyon Team Overview
🔵 Lyon are enjoying one of their best seasons in recent memory. It's a pity they didn't start the campaign this way, or they'd likely be in the top two. Recently, the "Lions" successfully navigated the Europa League group stage, securing an early spot in the Round of 16. Additionally, they've reached the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France after a home victory over Laval (2-0).
🔴 In Ligue 1, Paulo Fonseca's side have notched up five wins in their last outings. In their most recent league match, Lyon edged out Lille with a narrow 1-0 victory. In that encounter, the "Lions" played with great pragmatism, not hesitating to hold onto the result they needed by allowing the opposition to take the initiative.
Match Results: Olympique Lyon
Latest news
Nantes
🖋 Nantes are actively engaging in the transfer market this winter. The French club announced the loan signing of 35-year-old midfielder Rémy Cabella from Olympiacos until the end of the season. Additionally, Nantes have secured a contract until the season's end with 31-year-old former Lecce defender Frédéric Guilbert, who joins as a free agent.
❌ Nantes face minimal injury setbacks, but a few players remain unavailable for upcoming matches. Frédéric Guilbert, who recently joined the team, is still in recovery. Defender Deiver Machado's participation is doubtful as he has already missed two games due to a leg injury.
Olympique Lyon
❌ Lyon's lineup against Nantes will be missing several players: Rachid Ghezzal (muscle injury), Malik Fofana (ankle injury), Corentin Tolisso (muscle injury), and Ernest Nuamah (knee injury). These players have been sidelined for a while, so the coaching staff wasn't heavily relying on them for this match.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The upcoming match will be officiated by Mathieu Vernice. Over the span of 85 matches he has refereed, Vernice averages 4.15 yellow cards per game with 29 fouls. In Ligue 1, over 20 matches, Nantes average 1.9 yellow cards per game, while Lyon average 2. This season, neither team has been prone to frequent bookings, so we suggest betting on total yellow cards under 4.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
In the French league, Nantes average 1 goal per match, while Lyon average 1.7. Both teams have shown a high scoring potential: the hosts average 2.8 goals per game, and the visitors average 2.7. Considering these stats, we recommend betting on total match goals over 2.5.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In twenty Ligue 1 matches, Nantes average 3.1 corners per game, whereas Lyon average 5.8. Paulo Fonseca's side earns more corner kicks than their opponents and consistently posts above-average league stats, so we suggest betting on Lyon to win the corner count.
Editor's Prediction
The contrasting fortunes of Nantes and Lyon recently justify the bookmakers' favoritism towards the visitors, a sentiment we fully endorse. Paulo Fonseca's team has been confidently dispatching their opponents both domestically and internationally, so a slip-up against a league underdog seems unlikely. We're backing a Lyon victory and anticipate a 3-1 win for them.
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Betting Tips: Nantes - Olympique Lyon
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