Lyon vs Clermont prediction, preview, team news and more | Ligue 1 2021-22

Sunday sees Lyon face off against Clermont in a Ligue 1 clash at the Groupama Stadium.

Lyon are looking for their first win of the 2021-22 campaign after a poor start, while Clermont will be hoping to continue their excellent form.

Can Clermont pull off a big upset or will Lyon put things straight and defeat the newly-promoted side?

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Lyon vs Clermont Head-to-Head

After finishing fourth in the 2020-21 Ligue 1 campaign, hopes were high for Lyon coming into the new season despite the loss of top scorer Memphis Depay.

However, new manager Peter Bosz got the season off to a horrible start, drawing 1-1 with Brest before suffering a stunning 3-0 loss at the hands of Angers.

With rumors swirling around the potential departure of other key men like Houssem Aouar, Lyon will be desperate to right the ship with a win.

Meanwhile, Clermont couldn’t have wished for a better start to their first-ever Ligue 1 campaign. They defeated Bordeaux on the opening day of the season, and then beat fellow promoted side Troyes last weekend.

Whether they can keep this kind of form up is a mystery, but last season’s top scorer Mohamed Bayo hasn’t needed much adjustment to the top flight. He’s already scored three goals this season as he chases a total of 22 from last campaign.

Interestingly, this will be the first meeting between these sides since a Coupe de France game in 2005 that saw Clermont win after a penalty shoot-out.

Lyon form guide (competitive games only): W-W-L-D-L

Clermont form guide (competitive games only): W-W-L-W-W

Lyon vs Clermont Team News

Lyon

Lyon have two players suspended for this game, while defender Jason Denayer is one of three expected absences due to injuries and illness.

Injured: Lenny Pintor, Jeff Reine-Adelaide

Doubtful: Jason Denayer

Suspended: Maxwel Cornet, Islam Slimani

Clermont

As of the time of writing, Clermont had no players either injured or doubtful for this game.

Injured: None

Doubtful: None

Suspended: None

Lyon vs Clermont Predicted XI

Lyon predicted XI (4-3-3): Anthony Lopes, Malo Gusto, Marcelo, Castello Lukeba, Emerson, Maxence Caqueret, Lucas Paqueta, Houssem Aouar, Karl Toko Ekambi, Moussa Dembele, Rayan Cherki

Clermont predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Arthur Desmas, Akim Zedadka, Cedric Hountondji, Florent Ogier, Vital N’Simba, Salis Abdul Samed, Johan Gastien, Jodel Dossou, Jason Berthomier, Jim Allevinah, Mohamed Bayo

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Lyon vs Clermont Prediction

On paper at least, Lyon should have an advantage in this game. However, the form guide says otherwise and Clermont will come in with a lot of confidence.

Mohamed Bayo in particular will be hopeful of getting at a defense without its most influential player. Lyon may be able to get through Clermont’s back line, but we expect this to end in a draw.

Prediction: Lyon 1-1 Clermont

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