Round 14 - Ligue 1
Olympique Lyonnais VS FC Nantes
Groupama Stadium
30 November, 2025
Overview:
Olympique Lyonnais hosts FC Nantes in Ligue 1 Round 14 on November 30, 2025. Lyon, currently ranked 7th with 21 points, faces 15th-placed Nantes who have 11 points. This matchup showcases a significant quality gap, with Lyon being the clear favorites based on recent form, possession statistics, and goal-scoring prowess.
Recent H2H results: 1-1 Draw (January 26, 2025)
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-0 in favor of Olympique Lyonnais.
Lyon's superior possession and passing accuracy (550 passes per game vs 358) will likely dictate match tempo. Nantes must employ defensive compactness and counter-attacking strategies to exploit Lyon's occasional inefficiency. Lyon's higher crossing frequency and aerial dominance favor set-piece opportunities. Nantes' recent defensive improvements could frustrate Lyon's attack but sustained pressure from the home side appears unsustainable for away team defense.
The statistical disparity heavily favors Lyon, with nearly double the win percentage (65% vs 25% win rate). Lyon''s goal-scoring efficiency and possession advantage indicate sustained pressure on Nantes'' defense. However, the previous 1-1 draw and Nantes'' improved recent form suggest the away team can contain Lyon through defensive discipline and avoid defeat, though scoring opportunities remain limited.
Stats:
| Olympique Lyonnais | FC Nantes |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 57 | 39 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 2.5 | 1 |
| Win Probability | |
| 0.68 | 0.12 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RC Lens | 13 | 1 | 3 | 40 |
| 2 | PSG | 12 | 3 | 2 | 39 |
| 3 | Marseille | 10 | 2 | 5 | 32 |
| 4 | Lille | 10 | 2 | 5 | 32 |
| 5 | Olympique Lyon | 9 | 3 | 5 | 30 |
| 6 | Stade Rennais | 8 | 6 | 3 | 30 |
| 7 | Strasbourg | 7 | 3 | 7 | 24 |
| 8 | Toulouse | 6 | 5 | 6 | 23 |
| 9 | Monaco | 7 | 2 | 8 | 23 |
| 10 | Angers SCO | 6 | 4 | 7 | 22 |
| 11 | Brest | 6 | 4 | 7 | 22 |
| 12 | Lorient | 4 | 7 | 6 | 19 |
| 13 | Le Havre | 4 | 6 | 7 | 18 |
| 14 | Nice | 5 | 3 | 9 | 18 |
| 15 | Paris FC | 4 | 4 | 9 | 16 |
| 16 | Nantes | 3 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| 17 | Auxerre | 3 | 3 | 11 | 12 |
| 18 | FC Metz | 3 | 3 | 11 | 12 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Greenwood | MAR | ENG | 17 | 11 | 4 |
| J. Panichelli | RC | ARG | 17 | 10 | N/A |
| E. Lepaul | REN | FRA | 17 | 9 | 3 |
| W. Saïd | RCL | FRA | 17 | 7 | 2 |