Pick Lyon Over PSG in Ligue 1 Game of the Week
Lyon’s Price Too Good Not to Take
Yes, our Ligue 1 odds heavily favor PSG to win the Ligue 1 title, but Luis Enrique’s team has been struggling more than expected. They’ll visit Lyon, a team that hasn’t won and is itching to regain some pride.
Even so, the Parisians are the betting online favorites at -190.
Do or Die for Lyon
Yes, the season is just beginning, but falling behind nine points from first place would be devastating so early into such a competitive tournament. That could be Lyon’s case if they lose against PSG since AS Monaco, the team atop the standings, is expected to reach 10 points by the end of the weekend.
Lyon began the season with a 2-1 defeat against Strasbourg. Later, they lost 4-1 to Montpellier in a match where Alexander Lacazette was sent off. Most recently, without Lacazette, they managed to win a point against Nice. The match finished 0-0.
Lacazette won’t be available to face PSG, but Rayan Cherki, Maxence Caqueret and Corentin Tolisso will. We’re talking about a team with talent to spare. They just need to regain some confidence, and this match is the perfect opportunity to do it.
Regarding the Ligue 1 lines for Sunday’s matchup, the home side is offering a +420 price. By the way, Lyon only lost two of their last 10 games at home. Plus, they scored at least three goals in three of their last five.
PSG Has Been Lackluster
We’re used to PSG winning matches easily, but things have changed a little. Right now, the Parisians aren’t even in the Ligue 1 top four. First, they drew 0-0 against Lorient. Later, 1-1 against Toulouse.
Luckily for them, Kylian Mbappe decided to play at his best, even though the president badly treated him during the offseason. Last week, he led them to a 3-1 victory over Lens. I told you to bet on PSG winning by at least two goals. Marco Asensio scored the opener, while Mbappe sealed the deal with a brace.
Mbappe remains one of the best in the world, but he doesn’t want to be there. Yes, he will score again and again, but we all know that soccer isn’t an individual sport. That’s why PSG’s total is set at 2½ goals, with the under offering a -155 price.
All this explains why they come in as the Ligue 1 live betting favorites at only -190. A season ago, that price would have been much higher.
Playing at Home Didn’t Help
Last season, PSG defeated Lyon 1-0 on the road thanks to Lionel Messi, who scored only five minutes into the game. But Messi no longer plays for the Parisians. Later, Lyon took revenge by winning 1-0 at Parc des Princes. They could have won 2-0, but Alexandre Lacazette missed a penalty.
Close battles. That’s the best way to describe the rivalry between these two. Five of their last six meetings finished with a draw or a victory with a one-goal difference. The total for Sunday’s match is set at 3½ goals, but forget about the over, which is offering a -112 price.
Lyon vs PSG Match Information
- Match: Lyon vs PSG
- Date: Sunday, Sep 3
- Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
- Location: Groupama Stadium, Lyon
- Lyon vs PSG Live Stream: fuboTV
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Lyon vs PSG Betting Predictions
Call me crazy, but Lyon’s players will face this match as if it were the last of their careers. It’s about pride and sending a message. That doesn’t mean they’ll destroy PSG, quite the contrary, but they’ll win by one. Take the risk, include Lyon in your soccer picks.
