Lyon vs Monaco – News and Probable Lineups

Seeking their inaugural Ligue 1 win this month, Lyon makes their way back to Groupama Stadium on Sunday to face a resurgent Mônaco squad.

A 0-0 draw at Le Havre last week left OL in fourth position, four points clear of Les Monegasques, who currently sit sixth after a 2-0 victory over Brest.

Match overview

A season that initially promised much appears to have plateaued for Olympique Lyonnais.

Since winning their opening four league matches of 2026, the team has dropped points in four consecutive top-flight games, conceding seven goals during this period.

This has placed Paulo Fonseca’s squad two points behind Marseille for the last automatic qualification spot in next season’s Champions League League Phase.

Lyon has not won in their last three home fixtures across all competitions, having been eliminated from the Europa League on Thursday after suffering a 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo at Groupama Stadium.

Conversely, they have yet to lose a league match at home this calendar year, conceding only two goals in their last six domestic encounters in Lyon combined.

Les Gones have triumphed in three of their last four home clashes against Mônaco in this competition; a win on Sunday would see them complete a league double over them for the first time since the 2023-24 season.

Out of nowhere, the Principality club has surged, winning five consecutive top-flight matches to secure a European position.

By the end of matchday 27, they could reach as high as fifth place in the standings with a win and a misstep from Lille, who they currently trail by just one point.

This would be a significant accomplishment, considering that Sebastien Pogognoli’s squad was in 10th place at the start of February with only one domestic victory in 2026 at that time.

Securing maximum points on Sunday would mark their longest winning streak in the league (six matches) since achieving nine consecutive victories from March to May 2022.

Going into this encounter, they remain unbeaten in four straight domestic away fixtures, having won the last two against the league’s top two teams.

Les Monegasques have claimed victory in two of their last three Ligue 1 encounters with Lyon, breaking a four-match losing streak against them away from home with a 2-0 win in this exact fixture last season.

Team News

Due to hamstring injuries, Lyon may be without Afonso Moreira and Pavel Sulc this weekend. Malick Fofana is suffering from an ankle issue, Ruben Kluivert is dealing with a muscle injury, and Ernest Nuamah is absent due to a cruciate ligament injury.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles could also be sidelined as he recovers from a groin strain, while Tyler Morton and Clinton Mata will be suspended.

On the Mônaco side, Mohammed Salisu, Paul Pogba, and Takumi Minamino all have knee issues, Eric Dier is struggling with a calf problem, while Krepin Diatta, Caio Henrique, and Vanderson are all questionable due to thigh injuries.

Folarin Balogun is in excellent form, netting for the fourth consecutive Ligue 1 match last week, with Aleksandr Golovin contributing the other goal in their victory against Brest.

Lyon probable starting XI:

Descamps; Hateboer, Mangala, Niakhate, Tagliafico; Karabec, Tessmann, Tolisso, Abner; Yaremchuk, Endrick

Mônaco probable starting XI:

Hradecky; Mawissa, Kehrer, Faes, These; Zakaria, Camara, Golovin; Acliouche; Adringra, Balogun

A little momentum can make a significant difference, and Mônaco is starting to peak at an opportune moment as they aim to return to a Champions League position.