Nantes vs Lyon Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 07 Feb 2026

Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Nantes vs Lyon

Nantes go head-to-head with Lyon at Stade de la Beaujoire, with kick-off set for 16:05 on Saturday 7 February.

Lyon look like excellent value at -152 for bettors who are wagering on the Full-Time Result market. The favourites are capable of securing a win against Nantes based on the numbers at our disposal.

Nantes have suffered defeat in their last three games. Most recently, a 2-1 scoreline occurred on the road at Stade du Moustoir against Lorient. Ahmed Kantari's men had 43% possession and two shots on target, while Matthis Abline was the goalscorer.

Lyon made it five straight victories after a 1-0 home win over LOSC Lille at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. OL had 42% possession and two shots on goal, with Noah Nartey scoring the winner in the 37th minute.

On Wednesday night, Lyon landed a 2-0 win when facing Laval at home in the Coupe de France.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Lyon haven’t lost to Nantes in their past five games. In the last encounter, home team Lyon claimed a 3-0 win at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. The past 10 H2H matches have included six Lyon victories, three draws and one Nantes win.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Lyon	27	14	5	8	41	29	12	41:29	47
17	Nantes	26	4	5	17	24	45	-21	24:45	17

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1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts. Nantes have had 44.2% possession, 376.5 passes and 2.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 2.1 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.0 corners.

Matthis Abline is the top goalscorer with 3, Fabien Centonze has 2, with Mostafa Mohamed and two other players on 1. Mohamed Kaba, Chidozie Awaziem and Junior Mwanga have recorded the most assists with 1 apiece. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Anthony Lopes has kept one clean sheet.

Lyon have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 5.5 shots on goal, 12.4 attempts and 1.7 goals. Paulo Fonseca's side average 55.3% possession, 461.3 passes, 5.0 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 9.3 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.

Pavel Sulc is top scorer on 4, with Endrick and Abner next on 3. Afonso Moreira has been the top assist maker on 3, with Dominik Greif notching 5 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Nantes confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Anthony Lopes (GK), Kelvin Amian, Ali Yousef Musrati, Nicolas Cozza, Fabien Centonze, Johann Lepenant, Mohamed Kaba, Dehmaine Tabibou, Remy Cabella, Mostafa Mohamed, Matthis Abline.

Lyon confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Dominik Greif (GK), Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhate, Abner, Tanner Tessmann, Tyler Morton, Noah Nartey, Endrick, Pavel Sulc, Afonso Moreira.

Nantes vs Lyon Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the key Nantes vs Lyon betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best corners pick, correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

We are big fans of Lyon at a price of -152 to win this Ligue 1 encounter, with this wager making plenty of appeal. A nice return could be on the cards and we think a victory is within their grasp.

Our football betting picks come from having access to off-the-press team news along with going through the Ligue 1 form guide. It’s also important to identify the key stats.

Key Nantes vs Lyon league stats:

• OL have won 5 consecutive games.
• OL have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• OL have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Nantes have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Nantes have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Nantes have lost their last 3 games.
• Nantes have lost 6 of their last 10 games against OL.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 60.2% chance of landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

There’s the opportunity to bank a larger price by pairing OL to triumph along with BTTS No if you anticipate that they’ll come through with a win and also achieve a shut-out.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Nantes 0 - 2 Lyon

Let’s take a chance on the +550 available that Lyon secure a 2-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mostafa Mohamed Over 1.5 Shots -132

Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes) has totalled over 1.5 shots in three straight Ligue 1 matches on home soil. It certainly looks possible that he will cover the Player Shots line and there are odds of -132 up for grabs.

Latest Mostafa Mohamed Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+380

First

+850

Shots

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

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Pavel Sulc to Score +220

Pavel Sulc (OL) has racked up four goals in his past four Ligue 1 games. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of +220.

Latest Pavel Sulc Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+220

First

+540

Shots

Over 2.5

+133

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Lyon Under 5.5 Corners -112

Lyon have not covered the 5.5 corners line in five consecutive games, with Nantes conceding under 5.5 corners in their past three matches. We’re backing Lyon to fall short when it comes to Team Corners and this pick is on offer at -112.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Nantes

Total

7.80 2.80 5.00

Home

8.40 3.00 5.40

Away

9.50 3.20 6.30

Lyon

Total

9.90 5.00 4.90

Home

9.00 5.60 3.40

Away

11.90 6.00 5.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-143

Under 8.5

+102

Nantes Corners

Over 3.5

-103

Under 3.5

-139

Lyon Corners

Over 5.5

-102

Under 5.5

-141

Most Corners

1

+225

X

+650

2

-222

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Nantes vs Lyon Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookies have Lyon as -141 favourites for this Ligue 1 clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 58% likely to win. If you’re interested in wagering Nantes, you can get +400 for the underdog.

Lyon -0.75 are -109 against Nantes on the Asian Handicap. If the favourites win by a goal, you win with half your stake and get the rest refunded. If they win by two or more, you get a full payout.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. For those anticipating both sides finding the net, then BTTS Yes might prove attractive. Alternatively, you can wager BTTS No.

The best football betting sites ensure that customers are able to choose from a wide range of options. It’s no exaggeration that they provide hundreds of markets when it comes to Ligue 1 matches.

Full-Time Result

1

+400

X

+265

2

-141

Half-Time Result

1

+390

X

+123

2

+125

Double Chance

1X

+104

12

-385

X2

-667

Draw No Bet

1

+240

2

-385

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-114

2 Hcp -0.75

-109

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-130

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-109

No

-123

Favourite Endrick Moreira de Sousa is now available at +270 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Endrick Moreira de Sousa (OL)

First

+104

Anytime

+270

Roman Yaremchuk (OL)

First

+200

Anytime

+475

Pavel Sulc (OL)

First

+220

Anytime

+540

Matthis Abline (Nantes)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Afonso Bastardo Moreira (OL)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Noah Nartey (OL)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Youssef El Arabi (Nantes)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Khalis Merah (OL)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Ainsley Maitland-Niles (OL)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Bahereba Guirassy (Nantes)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Remy Cabella (Nantes)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Tanner Tessmann (OL)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Abner Vinicius da Silva Santos (OL)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Tyler Morton (OL)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Dehmaine Assoumani (Nantes)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Moussa Niakhaté (OL)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Ali Youssif (Nantes)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Orel Mangala (OL)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Mohamed Kaba (Nantes)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Hans Hateboer (OL)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Louis Leroux (Nantes)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Deiver Machado (Nantes)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Endrick Moreira de Sousa (OL)

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-

Pavel Sulc (OL)

Over 2.5

+133

Under 2.5

-

Matthis Abline (Nantes)

Over 2.5

+107

Under 2.5

-

Roman Yaremchuk (OL)

Over 2.5

+123

Under 2.5

-

Afonso Bastardo Moreira (OL)

Over 1.5

-119

Under 1.5

-

Noah Nartey (OL)

Over 1.5

+107

Under 1.5

-

Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Youssef El Arabi (Nantes)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Tyler Morton (OL)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Mohamed Kaba (Nantes)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Ali Youssif (Nantes)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Moussa Niakhaté (OL)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Dehmaine Assoumani (Nantes)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Bahereba Guirassy (Nantes)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Abner Vinicius da Silva Santos (OL)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

-

Tanner Tessmann (OL)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Remy Cabella (Nantes)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Ainsley Maitland-Niles (OL)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Khalis Merah (OL)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Louis Leroux (Nantes)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Nantes have not triumphed at Stade de la Beaujoire in eight straight matches. Ahmed Kantari's men have seven losses, two draws and one victory in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 2.10.

Lyon have clocked up four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Nantes were involved in a 1-1 draw when last meeting Lyon at Stade de la Beaujoire. We’ve seen the previous 6 H2H games at Stade de la Beaujoire include three Lyon triumphs, two draws and one Nantes win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Nantes Home Stats		1-2-7	3.10	1.00	2.10	5	5	6	4
Lyon Away Stats		4-3-3	2.90	1.60	1.30	5	5	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Nantes vs Lyon Lineups & Team News

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