Lyon take on the visitors Nantes in the round 28 match of French Ligue 1. The match will be played on Friday, February 17th at Parc Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon).
The bet on Laurent Blanc apparently did not materialize. Yes, it is theoretically possible to win back a seven-point deficit, but it will only be enough to secure a place in the Conference League. Nantes could qualify for the French Cup final with a victory in the semi-final in early April, even on the road. The "Canaries" seem to have improved their scoring and have lost only once in their last eight games, but they continue to drop points where they shouldn't. They have earned zero points against Brest and Lorient, and drew an enchanting game with Lille. Will it be possible to beat Nantes at home? The first-round game ended in a 2-2 draw.
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After being eliminated from European competition, Nantes can focus exclusively on the domestic cup and try to win it for the second year in a row. But they cannot forget about the championship. Six points away from the relegation zone, the gap is small. But there is one positive thing, which is the remaining matches on the calendar, as it is not that complicated. Monaco, Lille, Lyon are the only tough fixtures. In the other rounds, it is clearly possible to score points. Their recent failures have been against top teams. Nantes has performed poorly on the road this season, but they could still put up a strong fight against Lyon.
This is a dress rehearsal for both teams before the semi-finals of the national cup. Lyon may be more motivated in terms of the league table, but Nantes is also motivated. The hosts seem to be missing out on European competition for the second year in a row. Losing four points in the last two matches could be decisive. Is it advisable to bet on a victory for the "Weavers" at a coefficient of 1.60? In the past five rounds, they have only won by more than one goal against the hopeless Angers. The main goalkeeper is injured. At home, Blanc's team shows good results, but it may not be enough to beat the "Canaries" with a comfortable advantage.
Prediction for the match: Nantes to win with +1.0 handicap
