Monaco – Lyon: an eagerly awaited restart at the Stade Louis-II 
Ligue 1 returns this weekend after the winter break. On Saturday, AS Monaco hosts Olympique Lyonnais at the Stade Louis-II. Big game. Both chasing European spots.
Monaco: bounce back after an inconsistent first half 
Ninth at the halfway point, Monaco are hunting continuity. The Red and Whites have swung between good and poor all season, with frustrating results.
The attack still delivers, but the defence has shown cracks, especially against top sides. The calendar congestion hasn’t helped the squad’s consistency.
The year-end did stop a bad run with a Coupe de France qualification. At home, Monaco are a handful and they’ve had Lyon’s number recently.
Lyon: build on momentum and stay in the right pack 
Fifth in Ligue 1, Lyon head into the restart with more certainty. The Gones have built their season on a solid defence and still deliver in key moments.
The end of 2025 was positive: several wins and few goals conceded. Away, Lyon have shown they can manage games and take points, even in awkward situations.
This trip to the Principality is a real test — and a chance to cement their place in the race for Europe.
Likely lineups
Monaco :
Hradecky ; Kehrer, Vanderson, Henrique, Salisu ; Camara, Akliouche, Coulibaly ; Golovin, Balogun, Biereth
Lyon :
Grief ; Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Vinicius ; Merah, Morton, Tolisso ; Moreira, Sulc, Satriano
Takeaways
- Monaco have had an inconsistent first half of the season.
- Lyon are sitting firmly in the top five.
- Both teams have attacking firepower.
- The match looks balanced.
Prediction Monaco vs Lyon
Both teams to score
Monaco will lean on the crowd to kick off 2026. Lyon arrive with a solid setup. Both should create chances and score.
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