Toulouse set to host Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1 clash

Toulouse aiming for top-half finish in Ligue 1

Toulouse will be playing host to Olympique Lyonnais in what is expected to be a close encounter between two ambitious teams looking to climb up the table. Despite their recent struggles, Toulouse are still looking to finish the season with a top-half finish in the league standings. Their win over Montpellier by 2-1 showed that they have what it takes to compete at this level.

Lyon confident of pressing up the table

Lyon come into the Round 31 clash in seventh place, their highest position since October. They remain five points adrift of the top five and a guaranteed European spot for next season. However, they are confident that they can press up the table after back-to-back wins over Paris Saint-Germain and Rennes. Bradley Barcola has been central to OL’s recent progress, but he misses out through suspension.

Lyon predicted to win against Toulouse

Despite their impressive form, Lyon are not likely to underestimate Toulouse. The home team has scored 46 goals so far this season, which is the most by any team in the bottom half of the standings. However, Lyon leads the head-to-head record against Toulouse by 23-6 and are unbeaten in their last 13 games against them. Betting tips suggest Lyon winning, over 2.5 goals, and both teams not to score.

Coach Philippe Montanier confident of his team’s chances against Lyon

Although Toulouse has lost their last three home league games, coach Philippe Montanier is confident his team can rise to the occasion and defeat Lyon. Montanier will be without Rhys Healy, Brecht Dejaegere and Mikkel Desler for the game, but he feels his team has what it takes to achieve their primary goal. Toulouse are not yet fully assured of remaining in the top flight, with only a 12-point lead over the bottom four.

Probable teams for the match

Probable teams for the Toulouse vs Olympique Lyonnais match are:

Toulouse: Lafont, Amian, Diakité, Gabrielsen, Sylla, Koné, Sangaré, Deplagne, Dossevi, Gradel, Koulouris.

Olympique Lyonnais: Lopes, Dubois, Marcelo, Denayer, Cornet, Aouar, Guimaraes, Caqueret Mendes Thiago Ribeiro Toko Ekambi Kadewere.

In conclusion, the upcoming match between Toulouse and Lyon in Round 31 of French football’s top division is expected to be a thrilling encounter with both teams looking to secure a win. Despite Lyon’s recent form and confidence going into the game, Toulouse will look to use home advantage and secure an upset against their high-flying opponents. The fans can expect a captivating contest between two determined teams striving for victory.

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