Nantes vs Olympique Lyonnais betting tip 2024/2025 - Picks and Predictions for the Ligue 1 match on January 26th, 2025

Nantes and Olympique Lyonnais will meet each other on January 26th, 2025, Sunday at 16:15h (UTC), in a match counting for the Ligue 1 in France, check the Nantes vs Olympique Lyonnais betting tip 2024/2025 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where Nantes vs Olympique Lyonnais will occur

The game is set to be played in the Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau stadium, in the city of Nantes, with a capacity for 37473 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.

Where to follow the live game

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Introduction to the Nantes vs Olympique Lyonnais betting tip 2024/2025

In the current edition of the Ligue 1, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.7 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 2.92 goals per match.

Nantes last match

In the last match they played, Nantes collected a draw. The opposing team was Saint-Étienne, and the match - which ended with the result of 1-1 - was valid for Ligue 1. Coach A. Kombouare's disposed his team in a 4-1-4-1 formation.

The game had all the elements to be an even game between both teams, for that reason it was logical that the draw was one of the most expected results, with odds around 3.30.

Nantes performance was certainly not typical of a top team, but some players still left a good mark on the match. Bahereba Guirassy, with an excellent sense of position and a precise foot, was one of the best players, and he gave a big contribution to the team to leave the field undefeated.

Olympique Lyonnais last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a draw in the last round. In a dispute valid for Ligue 1, Olympique Lyonnais, who used a 4-3-3 formation, faced the Toulouse team with a final score of 0-0.

A win in this match had high probabilities, that is why the draw (odd 3.90) can be considered as a bad result.

Nantes vs Olympique Lyonnais h2h

Olympique Lyonnais was in 11th place in the Ligue 1 while Nantes was in 7th place, the last time these teams faced each other. Olympique Lyonnais team entered the field with the 4-2-3-1 formation, the same tactic Nantes used in the match.

It was on 06-10-2024 when these two teams last clashed on the field. That match, which ended with the 2-0 win for Olympique Lyonnais, was valid for the 2024/2025 season of the Ligue 1.

The Olympique Lyonnais team has accomplished more consistent results in the past five games, than Nantes its counterpart.

This game will have B. Bastien fully in charge on the pitch while H. Zakrani alongside A. Berthomieu will be supporting from the sideline.

Nantes

Ligue 1 leaderboard now

Nantes comes into this game ranking in 15th place in the Ligue 1. The team has scored 17 points, 3 wins, 7 losses and 8 draws. However, this is a negative balance.

In the 19th round, the team has no difference over the Saint-Étienne team, which is in position 16 just below, and the same score that the Rennes team that occupies the 14th place.

Nantes analysis

After 18 rounds, Nantes has conceded more goals than has scored. They conceded a total of 28 goals so far and scored 21 times.

Nantes, with a ball possession of 40.06% per game on average, is not the team that imposes its game, and rather prefers a tactic devoted to waiting and counterattacks. However, in the match against Olympique Lyonnais of 2024/2025 they will have to do something more, try to maintain possession of the ball and attack the opponent's goal with more continuity.

Best goalscorer from Nantes

At the individual level, in this competition's offensive sector, it is worth mentioning Matthis Abline. The Attacker has already scored 5 goals in the competition, being extremely important for Nantes, who have benefited from his performances several times to achieve essential triumphs.

It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

Historical data Nantes

The Nantes team is one of the leading names in the sport, with 8 titles won in the history of the tournament. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the match and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress its opponents with a win at a time when they are in poor form.

Olympique Lyonnais

Ligue 1 leaderboard now

The Olympique Lyonnais team with 29 points currently occupies the 6th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Conference League Qualifiers, with a campaign of 8 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses.

In the 19th round, the team holds a small disadvantage of 1 point as opposed to Nice which is just above, in the 5th place.

Olympique Lyonnais analysis

Olympique Lyonnais shows a very satisfactory ratio of goals scored to goals conceded. The team after 18 games has only conceded goals on 22 occasions, and has scored in 29.

As we approach the Regular Season, Olympique Lyonnais is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 5.33 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.

Usually, it is with an 55.67% average ball possession that the Olympique Lyonnais team tries to control the game. This is because typically, teams with ball possession above 50% have some control over their opponents.

Olympique Lyonnais is a more offensive team than Nantes, having 1991 attacks vs. 1549 from Nantes, having scored 29 times, in comparison, Nantes converted into goal 21 times.

Best goalscorer from Olympique Lyonnais

Individually, the team's most offensive player in the competition so far is Alexandre Lacazette. The Attacker has scored 5 times in the current season and has helped Olympique Lyonnais come out with a positive result on several occasions.

It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

Bet suggestions for this game:

Goals Top Betting Tips

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Nantes is Matthis Abline, who has already scored 5 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Olympique Lyonnais is Alexandre Lacazette, he has scored in 5 opportunities.

Most goals are scored between 75-90 as some study shows, which makes this a good time to bet for those following the live game.

Bets on the under 2.5 goals market is an alternative because adding the goals scored at home by Nantes 1.25 and the average conceding goals of the visiting team Olympique Lyonnais 1.44 does not exceed the average of 3 goals, suggesting a good entry in this market.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.

In this game, our system found another interesting opportunity for a successful bet. Both teams score and usually suffer the first goal between the 30-40 minute. With this convergence, it is typically a value market!

Corners Top Betting Tips

The number of corners of both teams when combine gives an average of 5.28 corners per game, something to explore to gain good betting results.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.72 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the 'Under 4.5 cards' option looks like a great alternative for bettors.

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