Manuel Chávez
Dailysports's expert
Matchday 8 of the French Women's Football Championship will feature a clash between Lyon and Saint-Étienne. Will this match end in a rout? Here's my prediction for the event.
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Lyon
Lyon is one of the most formidable giants in women’s football, not just in France but across Europe. Currently leading the league, the club holds a narrow one-point advantage over PSG. Lyon remains unbeaten this season with six wins and one draw.
In their last league outing, the "Lionesses" dismantled Guingamp with an 8–0 victory away from home. During the midweek Champions League action, they defeated Roma 3–0 on the road. Lyon leads their group, having won all their matches with a combined score of 8–0.
Saint-Étienne
By the standards of French women’s football, Saint-Étienne is a mid-table team. They started the season with three consecutive wins but then suffered three losses in a row. In their most recent match, they managed a narrow 3–2 victory over Fleury 91 at home, despite being the underdogs.
Saint-Étienne currently sits seventh in the standings, with just a two-point gap to the top four. However, standing up to Lyon, especially in their current form, will be an immense challenge.
Probable Lineups
- Lyon: Endler, Svava, Sombath, Gilles, Huerta, Van de Donk, Egurrola-Wieke, Chavinha, Becho, Marozsán, Dumornay.
- Saint-Étienne: Gignoux-Soulier, Belkhiter, Meï Kit, Bogui, Tapia, Martinez-Duarche, Campo, Champagnac, Pierre-Louis, Stratigakis, Caputo.
Match Facts
- Lyon has won all three home matches in the league this season with a combined score of 11–0.
- Saint-Étienne has two wins and two losses away from home this season.
- Betting odds: Home win – 1.02, Draw – 12.5, Away win – 30.
Head-to-Head
Lyon dominates this matchup historically. Last season, they routed Saint-Étienne in both encounters: 6–0 at home and 6–1 away.
Prediction
The only real question is by how much Lyon will win. While both teams compete in the same league, the difference in quality is stark. Lyon will easily secure three points, and a high-margin victory seems very likely. My bet is on Lyon to win with a handicap of -4 goals.
