won 41 of 126 settled GS picks · +68.9u profit · this pick: Malick Fofana to score @ 2.88 · 3 units
⚡ Why this pick
Fofana scored in Lyon's recent 2-0 win over Toulouse.
Lyon lost 1-2 to Fenerbahce in qualifying.
Le Havre lost 0-1 to Monaco without scoring.
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Lyon
4-3-3
● Confirmed
26
↓61′
Boudache
17
⚽
Lois Openda
7
↓80′
Nuamah
23
Morton
8
Tolisso
2
↓62′
Bidstrup
3
↓80′
Tagliafico
19
Niakhate
20
Bacher
13
Athekame
1
Greif
Bench (10)
Malick Fofana ↑61′ · Noah Nartey ↑62′ · Pavel Sulc ↑80′ · Abner ↑80′ · Tanner Tessmann · Khalis Merah · Clinton Mata · Remy Descamps · Ainsley Maitland-Niles · Julien Duranville
Coach · Paulo Fonseca
Match Preview
Lyon vs Le Havre Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-08-27 21:54 UTC
Lyon look to bounce back against Le Havre at Groupama Stadium
Lyon return to the Groupama Stadium this Saturday for their second Ligue 1 match of the season, aiming to recalibrate after a challenging midweek fixture. The tactical focus will be on how the hosts manage the transition from European competition to domestic duties against a Le Havre side looking to secure their first points of the campaign.
Tactical balance in the Lyon midfield
Lyon are expected to deploy a midfield trio of Tyler Morton, Corentin Tolisso, and Noah Nartey to control the tempo of the match. Tolisso, who has been a central figure in their attacking play with five goal involvements in his last 10 appearances, will be tasked with linking the defensive line to the attacking front three of Malick Fofana, Ikoma Lois Openda, and Ernest Nuamah. Their ability to break down a compact defensive structure will be the primary question for the home side.
Le Havre's defensive discipline
Le Havre arrive at the Groupama Stadium with a back five expected to feature Timothee Pembele, Vincent Sasso, Ayumu Seko, Fode Doucoure, and Enzo Koffi. This setup suggests a focus on defensive solidity, aiming to frustrate Lyon’s creative players and exploit space on the counter-attack through Mbwana Samatta. The visitors will need to remain disciplined to avoid the pressure that Lyon often exert in the opening stages of home matches.
Team news and expected lineups
Lyon head into the match with a full-strength squad, with Dominik Greif expected to start in goal behind a defensive unit including Abner, Ruben Kluivert, and Clinton Mata. Ainsley Maitland-Niles provides additional versatility in the middle of the park, offering tactical flexibility if the game requires a shift in approach. For Le Havre, the absence of Yanis Zouaoui due to injury will force a reshuffle in their defensive planning, though they retain a settled core in midfield with Simon Ebonog and Junior Mwanga.
Form and historical context
Lyon enter the fixture following a 1-2 loss to Fenerbahce in the Champions League qualification round, though they did secure a 2-0 win over Toulouse in their most recent Ligue 1 outing. Le Havre are looking to recover from a narrow 0-1 defeat to Monaco in their last match. Historical meetings between the two sides have often favoured Lyon, including a 1-0 win at home in December 2025 and a 4-2 victory in March 2025, though their most recent encounter in March 2026 ended in a goalless draw.
Le Havre
3-4-2-1
● Confirmed
25
⚽↓90′
Samatta
7
Richardson
14
Ndiaye
17
↓65′
Mizuta
26
↓76′
Ebonog
6
Mwanga
33
↓65′
Ouziad
15
Seko
5
Touba
32
↓76′
Pembele
77
Mpasi-Nzau
Bench (11)
Josh Maja ↑65′ · Fode Doucoure ↑65′ · Enzo Koffi ↑76′ · Sota Nakamura ↑76′ · Vincent Sasso ↑90′ · Elias Jelert · Ismail Bouneb · Daren Mosengo · Gauthier Gallon · Felix Mambimbi · Stephan Zagadou
Coach · Didier Digard
Confirmed by FIFA officials.
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