Monaco vs Lyon: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 03 January

Monaco

L D D W L

7th place in France Ligue 1

1-3

03/01/2026 12:00

Lyon

W W W W L

4th place in France Ligue 1

France Ligue 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Monaco vs Lyon on 03 January 2026 (kick-off: 12:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Monaco vs Lyon preview before placing your bet.

Monaco will face Lyon in France Ligue 1 on January 3, 2026 at 12:00.
Monaco are currently 7th with 54 points after 34 matches.
Lyon sit 4th with 60 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.93.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

12:00

2026-01-03

Monaco vs Lyon - Prediction & Odds

Monaco

Lyon

2026-01-03 12:00

STANDINGS UP TO 03/01/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)	76	34	24	4	6	74	29	45
02 Lens	70	34	22	4	8	66	35	31
03 Lille	61	34	18	7	9	52	37	15
04 Lyon	60	34	18	6	10	53	40	13
05 Marseille	59	34	18	5	11	63	45	18
06 Rennes	59	34	17	8	9	59	50	9
07 Monaco	54	34	16	6	12	60	54	6
08 Strasbourg	53	34	15	8	11	58	47	11
09 Lorient	45	34	11	12	11	48	51	-3
10 Toulouse	44	33	12	8	13	47	46	1
11 Paris FC	44	34	11	11	12	47	50	-3
12 Stade Brestois	39	34	10	9	15	43	55	-12
13 Angers	36	34	9	9	16	29	48	-19
14 Le Havre	35	34	7	14	13	32	44	-12
15 AJ Auxerre	34	34	8	10	16	34	44	-10
16 Nice	32	34	7	11	16	37	60	-23
17 Nantes	23	33	5	8	20	29	52	-23
18 Metz	17	34	3	8	23	32	76	-44

Head To Head

10/05/2025 15:00

Monaco

2 - 0

Lyon

FRA D1

24/08/2024 11:00

Lyon

0 - 2

Monaco

FRA D1

28/04/2024 13:00

Lyon

3 - 2

Monaco

FRA D1

15/12/2023 16:00

Monaco

0 - 1

Lyon

FRA D1

19/05/2023 15:00

Lyon

3 - 1

Monaco

FRA D1

11/09/2022 14:45

Monaco

2 - 1

Lyon

FRA D1

Monaco

67%

Draw

Lyon

33%

Monaco Last 6 matches

21/12/2025 09:45

AJ Auxerre 1 - 2 Monaco

FRAC

14/12/2025 15:55

Marseille 1 - 0 Monaco

FRA D1

09/12/2025 16:00

Monaco 1 - 0 Galatasaray

UEFA CL

05/12/2025 14:00

Stade Brestois 1 - 0 Monaco

FRA D1

29/11/2025 12:00

Monaco 1 - 0 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)

FRA D1

26/11/2025 13:45

AEP Paphos 2 - 2 Monaco

UEFA CL

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Lyon

21/12/2025 16:00

Lyon 3 - 0 Saint Cyr Collonges

FRAC

14/12/2025 10:00

Lyon 1 - 0 Le Havre

FRA D1

11/12/2025 16:00

Lyon 2 - 1 Go Ahead Eagles

UEFA EL

07/12/2025 15:45

Lorient 1 - 0 Lyon

FRA D1

30/11/2025 15:45

Lyon 3 - 0 Nantes

FRA D1

27/11/2025 16:00

Maccabi Tel Aviv 0 - 6 Lyon

UEFA EL

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues France Ligue 1

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Monaco

Lyon

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.12

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.97

Scored

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.74

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

21 (62%)13 (38%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

19 (56%)15 (44%)

Monaco

Recent matches

Lyon

Under /Over

(74%)25 9(26%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(65%)22 12(35%)

Under /Over

(29%)10 24(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(32%)11 23(68%)

Under /Over

(59%)20 14(41%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)16 18(53%)

/Yes

(65%)22 12(35%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)17 17(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Monaco

Lyon

Shots

Monaco

Total shots

12.56 avg / game

Blocked

109 total

Avg. 3.52

Lyon

Total shots

12.29 avg / game

Blocked

107 total

Avg. 3.45

Monaco Pass Lyon

Total passes

16344

Avg. 481 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

15869

Avg. 467 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Monaco

Played games

Lyon

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

Clean sheets

0.44

5.06

172

Corners

200

5.88

19.06

648

Throw-ins

596

17.53

2.15

Offsides

1.24

2.74

GK saves

2.82

Monaco

DISCIPLINARY

Lyon

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.09

1.74

0.18

0.21

12.97

441

Fouls

442

13.00

11.35

386

Tackles

304

8.94

NEXT MATCHES

Paris Saint Germain (PSG)

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Monaco vs Lyon Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Monaco vs Lyon on 03 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this France Ligue 1 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Monaco vs Lyon Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Monaco's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Lyon's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

France Ligue 1 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live France Ligue 1 standings and the France Ligue 1 form table to understand exactly where Monaco and Lyon sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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