Monaco vs Lyon Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Monaco vs Lyon Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 3rd, 2026 | Stade Louis-II | Ligue 1 | 16:00 (GMT)

After a well-earned winter break, Ligue 1 action is back with some quality match-ups in the French top flight. In this instance, Monaco hosts Lyon in a fixture with big implications on the race for European opportunities. A clash of two classic clubs from the first division, will Monaco have fixed the poor form that saw them lose two on the bounce heading into the break, or will Lyon continue to balance a table-topping Europa League campaign with a league season to be proud of?

Key Betting Tip: Monaco to Win at 1.91 odds (talkSPORT BET) represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Monaco vs Lyon Predicted Lineups

Monaco Predicted XI: Hradecky; Kehrer, Vanderson, Henrique, Salisu; Camara, Akliouche, Coulibaly; Golovin, Balogun, Biereth

Team News: Lamine Camara and Krepin Diatta are still away at the African Cup of Nations. Philipp Kohn and Paul Pogba will be absent due to calf injuries. Captain Denis Zakaria is suspended due to yellow card accumulation.

Lyon Predicted XI: Grief; Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Vinicius; Merah, Morton, Tolisso; Moreira, Sulc, Satriano

Team News: Endrick is not available for selection yet after his loan signing was confirmed last week, as he is yet to be fully registered to Lyon’s Ligue 1 squad. Malick Fofana, Ernest Nuamah, and Orel Mangala are all sidelined with injury. Maitland-Niles is back from suspension.

Monaco vs Lyon Current League Standings

Monaco currently occupy 9th place with 23 points and a balanced goal record of 26 scored and 27 conceded. They have struggled with consistency throughout the first half of the season, and a loss here could see them slip into the bottom half of the table, further distancing them from the European spots.

Lyon sit in 5th place with 27 points, trailing the top four by five. They boast one of the league's most disciplined defences, having conceded only 16 goals in 16 matches. A victory is essential for them to maintain pressure on the Champions League positions and potentially leapfrog their rivals if results elsewhere go their way.

Monaco vs Lyon Head-to-Head Timeline

In their last 44 meetings, Monaco have 16 wins, Lyon have 19, and there have been 9 draws. The home side notably won both meetings in the 2024/25 campaign.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• May 2025: AS Monaco 2-0 Olympique Lyon (Ligue 1)
• August 2024: Olympique Lyon 0-2 AS Monaco (Ligue 1)
• April 2024: Olympique Lyon 3-2 AS Monaco (Ligue 1)
• December 2023: AS Monaco 0-1 Olympique Lyon (Ligue 1)
• May 2023: Olympique Lyon 3-1 AS Monaco (Ligue 1)

Recent Monaco and Lyon Matches Analysis

Monaco Last 5 Matches:

• Auxerre 1-2 Monaco (Coupe de France)
• Marseille 1-0 Monaco (Ligue 1)
• Monaco 1-0 Galatasaray (Champions League)
• Brest 1-0 Monaco (Ligue 1)
• Monaco 1-0 PSG (Ligue 1)

Monaco enter the new year with a mixed bag of results. Their December was characterised by narrow 1-0 scorelines, suffering defeats to both Marseille and Brest, but securing a crucial 1-0 win over Galatasaray in the Champions League. They closed out 2025 on a positive note, advancing in the Coupe de France with a 2-1 victory over Auxerre. While they've struggled for goals in the league recently, their ability to navigate cup knockout football remains intact.

Lyon Last 5 Matches:

• Lyon 3-0 Saint-Cyr Collonges (Coupe de France)
• Lyon 1-0 Le Havre (Ligue 1)
• Lyon 2-1 Go Ahead Eagles (Europa League)
• Lorient 1-0 Lyon (Ligue 1)
• Lyon 3-0 Nantes (Ligue 1)

Lyon have been one of the more consistent sides in France over the last month. They picked up solid Ligue 1 wins against Le Havre (1-0) and Nantes (3-0), though they did stumble in a tight 1-0 loss away to Lorient. Their European form has been excellent, highlighted by a dominant 6-0 thrashing of Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League. They carry good momentum into 2026 after a comfortable 3-0 win in the Coupe de France against St Cyr Collonges.

Monaco vs Lyon Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 53.3% confidence in a home win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Monaco vs Lyon Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Monaco to Win @ 1.91 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a Monaco win in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Monaco vs Lyon

Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco): With captain Denis Zakaria suspended and several forwards sidelined, the creative burden falls heavily on Maghnes Akliouche. The young French playmaker has been Monaco’s most consistent offensive threat this season, leading the team in shots on goal (22) and progressive carries.

Dominik Greif (Lyon): While Lyon’s attackers often grab the headlines, goalkeeper Dominik Greif is the primary reason for their climb to 5th place. He has already recorded six clean sheets this season and boasts one of the highest save percentages in Ligue 1. Given Monaco’s tendency to create high-quality chances but struggle with clinical finishing, Greif’s shot-stopping ability makes him the most pivotal figure for the visitors tomorrow.

Monaco vs Lyon Match Facts

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Stadium Information: Located in the Fontvieille district of Monaco, the Stade Louis-II is unique for being built on land reclaimed from the sea. It was inaugurated in 1985 to replace the original 1939 structure and has a capacity of 16,360 (roughly half the population of the entire principality). The pitch is famously elevated on a concrete platform, with a large car park and a full multisport complex, including an Olympic-sized swimming pool, situated directly beneath the playing surface.

Referee: Jérôme Brisard (France)