Toulouse vs Lyon Prediction & Betting Tips - Ligue 1

Prediction published on 13/03/2024, 15:00  by Steve Ashfield in Ligue 1 Predictions

Both of these clubs made slow starts to their 2023/24 season but have shown improved recnt form. Toulouse are 11th in Ligue 1 but will go ahead of visitors 10th placed Lyon if winning this match on Thursday. Toulouse are only a point behind their opponents and come into this game having won three of their last four league matches. Their most recent Ligue 1 fixture saw them lose 1-0 away at Le Havre. There's still work to be done before they are safe from relegation. Les Violets are currently four points above the bottom three and a point behind Lyon. The three recent league wins were all impressive ones. Wins came against Monaco, Lille and Nice, all of whom are currently in the top six in Ligue 1. Only three home league games have been won this season but the last two have both been won. Seven of their last nine home games in Ligue 1 have seen both teams score. 

Lyon were in the bottom three for a fair while this season. They've recovered well though and now six points above the relegation zone. A form guide for the last five games in Ligue 1 has them top of the table with four wins and a loss. Their most recent match saw them beat Lorient 2-0 at home. Their only defeat in the last six Ligue 1 matches played was a home loss to Lens. On their travels, the Kids have won their last three away league fixtures and scored twice in each of those matches. Three of their last four away games have seen both teams score. We go for that stat to come up again in this match.