The hour for the 121st derby struck this Sunday between OL and ASSE (9 p.m.). The Lyonnais start favorites against the Greens who remain on five setbacks in L1.
Unbeaten in Ligue 1 since September 15, Olympique Lyonnais is back in shape and now occupies seventh place in the standings. Rudi Garcia’s men want to continue their momentum on the occasion of the reception of Saint-Etienne, in a derby always very particular for the two teams, with the key to a possible victory of prestige often synonymous with the supporters, of the season (almost) successful.
Saint-Etienne in distress
Facing Les Gones, ASSE presents itself in a sorry state. The Greens remain on an alarming series of five consecutive losses. Often exceeded in defense (11 goals conceded in these 5 games), Claude Puel’s proteges are also unable to be dangerous offensively (only 1 goal scored in more than 450 minutes). As saying that the confrontation between Lyonnais and Stéphanois seems totally unbalanced on paper. But the magic of a derby can always provide an unexpected spectacle. For this clash, the Greens coach should offer a 4-2-3-1 with Abi in the lead, supported by Aouchiche, Hamouma and Bouanga. On the Lyon side, Rudi Garcia is expected to give preference to Dembélé and Toko Ekambi up front to back Depay. Caqueret, Aouar and Mendes will take care of the midfield. A 121st derby that smells of football.
Probable compositions
The probable composition of Lyon : Lopes – Dubois, Denayer, Diomandé, Cornet – Aouar, Mendes, Caqueret – Depay (cap.), Dembélé, Toko Ekambi
The probable composition of Saint-Étienne : Moulin – Camara, Moukoudi, Kolodziejczak, Silva – Neyou, Youssouf – Aouchiche, Hamouma, Bouanga – Khazri.
Where to watch the game ? TV channel and streaming
The match will be broadcast on the Téléfoot channel from 9 p.m. this Sunday. It will also be possible to watch it on the channel’s streaming platform.
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