Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(37) 28 Goals 12 (20)
(28) 22 Assists 6 (13)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.3)
26.9 Average Age 26.6
180.4 Average Height (cm) 183.1
(0.8) 1 Shots pg 0.7 (0.7)
(49%) 46% Aerial Duel Success 47% (46%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.5)
(1) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Ligue 1.

Missing Players

Lyon
Saint-Etienne
No missing players.
Player Reason Status Rating
Anthony Briançon Out 6
Ibrahima Wadji Doubtful 6.01
Mahmoud Bentayg Doubtful N/A
Yvann Maçon Doubtful 6.13
Pierre Cornud Doubtful 6.13
Thomas Monconduit Doubtful N/A

Team News

Lyon
Saint-Etienne
  • Alexandre Lacazette became Lyon's joint-top European goalscorer with Juninho in the week, and should continue in Ligue 1 this weekend.
  • Rayan Cherki has proved decisive since his return to the side.
  • Augustine Boakye made his return to action for Sainté off the bench last weekend.
  • Anthony Briançon has undergone a minor knee procedure.
  • Recovery is progressing well for Yvann Maçon, Thomas Monconduit, and Pierre Cornud.
  • All three could be in contention against Lyon.

Prediction

  • Le Derby is back after a two-season interlude, and it promises to be feisty at the Groupama stadium on Sunday evening.
  • Lyon have won six of their last seven Ligue 1 meetings with against Sainté, having won just one of the previous seven.
  • St Etienne have not won any of their last 12 Ligue 1 away games, which is their longest away drought since July 2000-October 2004. Les Verts have conceded at least one goal in their last 10 away matches in Ligue 1, their longest such streak since May 2008-October 2009.
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