Lyon vs. Paris Saint-Germain: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Feb 23, 2025
Both teams head into this Ligue 1 showdown on winning streaks, with Lyon looking to consolidate their push for Champions League qualification, while Paris Saint-Germain aim to continue their dominance at the top of the table.
PSG remain undefeated in 22 Ligue 1 matches this season and will be confident of extending that run. However, Lyon boast an impressive home record and will be looking to cause an upset at Groupama Stadium.
⚡ Interesting Fact:
🔹 PSG are unbeaten in 35 consecutive away matches in Ligue 1, with their last away defeat dating back to February 2023 against Monaco.
🧐 Team Analysis
🔴 Lyon
Lyon have bounced back from a 3-2 defeat at Marseille earlier this month with two impressive wins over Reims (4-0) and Montpellier (4-1). Alexandre Lacazette and Georges Mikautadze have been crucial in their attack, while their defensive resilience at home has kept them in the hunt for a top-four finish.
📊 Current Form:
🏆 Last 5 matches: W2, D2, L1
⚽ Last match: 4-1 win vs. Montpellier (A)
🔥 Key Players:
- Alexandre Lacazette – Lyon’s top scorer with 7 goals this season.
- Georges Mikautadze – Has contributed 6 goals in Ligue 1.
- Corentin Tolisso – The creative spark in Lyon’s midfield.
🚑 Injuries & Suspensions:
✅ No fresh injury concerns for Lyon.
🏟 Home Form (Ligue 1):
📌 Played: 10
✅ Wins: 6
🤝 Draws: 2
❌ Losses: 2
Lyon are currently on a 7-match home unbeaten streak dating back to October 2024.
🔵 Paris Saint-Germain
Luis Enrique’s PSG are in unstoppable form, winning their last seven matches across all competitions, including a 7-0 demolition of Brest in the Champions League knockout playoffs. With Ousmane Dembélé leading the Ligue 1 Golden Boot race (16 goals), PSG look set to claim yet another league title.
📊 Current Form:
🏆 Last 5 matches: W5, D1
⚽ Last match: 1-0 win vs. Toulouse (A)
🔥 Key Players:
- Ousmane Dembélé – Ligue 1’s top scorer with 16 goals this season.
- Bradley Barcola – Scored and assisted in PSG’s 7-0 UCL win over Brest.
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – New £60m signing from Napoli, adding more firepower.
🚑 Injuries & Suspensions:
❌ Warren Zaire-Emery – Ankle injury (expected back end of February).
❌ Ibrahim Mbaye – Also sidelined with an ankle issue.
🚀 Away Form (Ligue 1):
📌 Played: 11
✅ Wins: 8
🤝 Draws: 3
❌ Losses: 0
PSG have not lost an away Ligue 1 game in two years.
📊 Head-to-Head & Past Encounters
✅ PSG 3-1 Lyon – Dec 2024, Ligue 1
✅ PSG 4-1 Lyon – May 2024, Ligue 1
✅ PSG 4-1 Lyon – Sep 2023, Ligue 1
🔹 Key Stats:
- PSG have won their last 3 meetings against Lyon, scoring 11 goals and conceding just 3.
- Lyon’s last home win against PSG in Ligue 1 was in February 2019.
🔮 Prediction
⚽ Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Lyon 1-3 PSG
Lyon will be tough to beat at home, but PSG’s attacking power, led by Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia, gives them the edge. Expect the visitors to control possession and create multiple scoring opportunities.
💰 Betting Tips
📌 Both Teams to Score: Yes
✅ Lyon have scored in five of their last six matches.
✅ PSG have only failed to score in one match this season.
📌 Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
✅ Each of the last three meetings has produced four or more goals.
📌 Anytime Goalscorer: Ousmane Dembélé
✅ He has 16 Ligue 1 goals this season.
📌 Half-Time Result: PSG to Lead (1-0)
✅ PSG have led at half-time in four of their last five games.
📝 Possible Lineups
🔴 Lyon (4-2-3-1):
🧤 Perri
🛡️ Kumbedi, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico
⚡ Matic, Tessmann
🔥 Cherki, Tolisso, Nuamah
🎯 Mikautadze
🔵 Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3):
🧤 Donnarumma
🛡️ Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes
⚡ Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz
🔥 Kvaratskhelia, Barcola, Dembélé
📅 Match Details
📅 Match Date: February 23, 2025
🏟 Venue: Groupama Stadium, Lyon
⏰ Kickoff Time: 7:45 PM UK Time
Final Verdict: PSG remain favourites, but Lyon could push them hard!
Will Lyon’s home strength be enough to halt PSG’s unbeaten run? Or will Luis Enrique’s side march towards another Ligue 1 title? Let us know your predictions! 🔥⚽