Lyon vs Nantes Prediction & Match Preview | Ligue 1 Showdown on Extratips

Welcome to Extratips for our in-depth look at Lyon vs Nantes! Sunday night lights up in Ligue 1 as sixth-placed Lyon hosts Nantes, currently sitting at 15th. Lyon boasts 29 points—almost double Nantes' 17, reflecting their stronger campaign. Recent form suggests a clear favorite: Lyon won three of their last five, while Nantes struggled, drawing three in six at home. Historically, Lyon dominates this matchup, with three wins, one draw, and one Nantes victory in the last five meetings. Lyon's home form is solid, with three wins in their last five games at Groupama Stadium; Nantes, meanwhile, have just one away win in the same period. Key strengths for Lyon include their attacking flair (2.5 goals per match), quick starts (often scoring first), and home crowd energy. Weaknesses include some defensive gaps, especially late in games. For Nantes, resilience and set-piece creativity help them punch above their weight, but a shaky backline and lack of finishing edge have hurt. Injuries to key defenders for Nantes may make their night tougher. Will Lyon's firepower shine, or can Nantes upset the odds? Tension is high—don’t miss it!