Lyon vs Paris Saint-Germain
4 March 2020hrs
Football – France – Coupe de France
Pick Away Win & BTTS
Bookmaker Bet365
Odds: 21/10 odds taken 1308 GMT, Tuesday 3 March
Lyon and Paris Saint-Germain do battle in the Coupe de France on Wednesday night. This semi-final clash takes place at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon, but Thomas Tuchel’s PSG are the strong favourites to book their place in April’s final at the Stade de France. Will the hosts be able to stop the French champions from reaching another domestic final?
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Lyon Preview – Tough evening looms for Lyon?
Lyon are currently in fifth place in the French Ligue 1 table after a topsy-turvy kind of season so far. Rudi Garcia’s troops have blown hot and cold this term, winning 11, drawing seven and losing nine of 27 league matches. However, they are unbeaten in three in Ligue 1, taking seven points from a possible nine.
Garcia’s side have struggled to make an impact at home this season, winning only five times at the Groupama Stadium in league action. In the French Cup, three of their four wins have come on the road, though they did see off rivals Marseille at home in the previous round, with Houssem Aouar scoring the only goal of the game last month.
Former Marseille boss Garcia has had a tough time in Lyon thus far. However, guiding the club to a sixth Coupe de France triumph will be a great achievement for the 56-year-old. Getting past the mighty PSG in the last four will be no easy task, though.
Paris Saint-Germain Preview – French champions to reach another final?
Paris Saint-Germain fell to a shock defeat to Rennes in the French Cup final last season. Thomas Tuchel’s troops were the overwhelming favourites, but PSG lost 6-5 on penalties after a thrilling 2-2 draw in Saint-Denis. Paris will be hoping to go one better this year and win a 13th Coupe de France crown.
PSG have been their usual dominant selves away from home in Ligue 1 this term. The French champions have picked up an impressive ten wins from 13 away league games, scoring 31 times along the way. The Parisians recent UEFA Champions League defeat to Borussia Dortmund remains their only loss in any competition since a 2-1 Ligue 1 reverse at Dijon on November 1st.
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Paris have been incredibly strong in recent months, and they will be gunning for a number of trophies this term. In a month, PSG and Lyon will meet in the 2020 French League Cup final, with Paris being the strong favourites to win both meetings.
Lyon vs Paris Saint-Germain Betting Advice
Paris Saint-Germain have already beaten Lyon home and away in league action this season. Back in September, a late Neymar goal gave PSG a 1-0 victory at the Groupama Stadium. Then in early February, strikes from Angel Di Maria, Kylian Mbappe, Edison Cavani and an own goal was enough to give the Parisians a comfortable 4-2 victory at the Parc des Princes.
Key Facts – Lyon vs Paris Saint-Germain Betting Tip
- Lyon have picked up just five Ligue 1 home wins this term
- PSG have been beaten only once since November
- Paris have the best away record in France this season
Having lost in the final of this competition in dramatic fashion last season, Paris will be looking to lift the Coupe de France this time around. It could be a difficult semi in Lyon, but PSG should see the job through. Put some money on the visitors to win and both teams to score at 21/10.
The best betting odds for Lyon vs Paris Saint-Germain
Lyon to win: 17/4 at Bet365
Draw: 3/1 at Bet365
Paris Saint-Germain to win: 3/5 at Bet365