Lyon – AC Ajaccio : Preview & Prediction
Ligue 1 is back in action this Friday! And it is the match between Olympique Lyonnais and AC Ajaccio that kicks off the hostilities. After a very complicated last season, the Rhone club expects to play the leading roles in this new edition of the French championship. They will be looking to reassure their fans as soon as they enter the Ligue 1. It’s a good thing they’re going to be able to host one of the three promoted teams on their first day. AC Ajaccio made their return to the French top flight by finishing second in the last Ligue 2. The Corsican club will try to create a feat in this match.
Analysis of the form
OL have clearly gone from strength to strength in their summer period. After two defeats in a row against Anderlecht (3-0) and Willem II (5-0), the Rhone club has been able to get back on track. Peter Bosz’s team won against Feyenoord (2-0), before obtaining a draw against Inter Milan (2-2). The result will give them a boost of confidence before the start of the Ligue 1 season. For their part, AC Ajaccio only had wins over Niort (2-0) and Cholet (3-1). They drew with FC Lorient (1-1), but were beaten by SM Caen (1-0) and Paris FC (1-0).
Squad analysis
He has yet to play a single minute with OL since his return. Corentin Tolisso could however be in the Rhone squad for this first day of Ligue 1. It could also be the case for Jeff Reine-Adélaïde, Maxence Caqueret and Romain Faivre, who were absent from the last match against Inter Milan. AC Ajaccio, meanwhile, are expected to be a full-strength side.
Key points of the Lyon – AC Ajaccio prediction
Lyon finished only eighth in the last Ligue 1.
The team’s last game was a very convincing 2-2 draw against Inter Milan in a friendly.
OL have made a very interesting move, with the arrivals of Alexandre Lacazette and Corentin Tolisso in particular.
AC Ajaccio have just moved up from Ligue 2.
AC Ajaccio have lost two of their five friendlies, against SM Caen (1-0) and Paris FC (1-0).
Lyon – AC Ajaccio : Betting Tips
Lyon – Win & Over 2.5 Goals Odds: 2.25
