Last weekend, Lyon show say dem no dey play when dem defeat league leaders PSG 2-1 away. Dat victory don lift dem to third position for Ligue 1 table, and now dem set to face Auxerre for Parc Olympique Lyonnais on Saturday.
Lyon don win two matches in a row, climbing three places for the table. Dem currently dey above Lille due to head-to-head, one point clear of fifth and two above sixth. With four games remaining, the race for European places dey tight.
Against PSG, Lyon start well, scoring two goals inside 18 minutes through Endrick and Afonso Moreira. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia score consolation for PSG. Paulo Fonseca, the Lyon coach, go dey happy with the resurgence after a nine-game winless run, including six for Ligue 1.
Lyon home record strong: dem don win 10 of 14 league matches at Parc Olympique Lyonnais this season, drawing one and losing three. Dem concede join-fewest goals at home (10) for the division. Four of Lyon last five top-flight wins come with clean sheets.
Auxerre, wey dey relegation playoff spot, go dey confident after four games unbeaten (one win, three draws). Dem recently draw 2-2 away to Monaco, but dem drop points from winning positions for three of their last four away matches. Auxerre get only one win for 15 league games on the road this season.
Auxerre struggle for attack, with 25 goals dey joint-fewest for the division. However, dem don score for each of their last six league visits to Lyon, even though dem only win once for 2009. The reverse fixture this season end goalless.
For Lyon, midfielder Khalis Merah dey doubtful after injury against PSG. Remi Himbert still out with ankle injury, while Pavel Sulc and Corentin Tolisso dey recover from muscle problems. Ernest Nuamah dey close to return from knee issue. Nicolas Tagliafico available again after suspension.
Endrick don contribute to four goals (one goal, three assists) for his last four league appearances. For Auxerre, Donovan Leon and Fredrik Oppegard dey doubtful after injury against Monaco. Lasso Coulibaly dey concern with physical discomfort, while Nathan Buayi-Kiala and Oussama El Azzouzi still out with knee problems. Lassine Sinayoko score twice for his last three outings.
Lyon possible lineup: Greif; Tagliafico, Mata, Niakhate, Maitland-Niles; Vinicius, Tolisso, Mangala, Morton; Endrick, Moreira. Auxerre possible lineup: Percin; Mensah, Diomande, Okoh, Senaya; Danois, Owusu; Casimir, Namaso, Faivre; Sinayoko.
Lyon dey aim for third consecutive win and European qualification. Auxerre dey fight for survival. The match go feature pre-match events with Lyonnaise cuisine at Groupama Stadium, including mâchon, food outlets, and a giant quiz. Kick-off at 3 pm.
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