- 1 Toulouse – Olympique Lyonnais: Lyon head to the Stadium with big ambitions
- 2 Toulouse want to back up their uptick in form
- 3 Lyon and the calm power of Endrick
- 4 Likely line-ups
- 5 Football prediction Toulouse vs Lyon
- 6 Before anything else, a word on our predictions
- 7 No commitment from us
- 8 Information changes fast
- 9 Your role
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Toulouse – Olympique Lyonnais: Lyon head to the Stadium with big ambitions 
Toulouse host Lyon in a game where the stakes could hardly be more different. No point pretending otherwise: the buzz in each camp is miles apart. On one side, Tefec wants to finish in front of its own fans on a high after a season that has gone up and down like a lift with a mind of its own. On the other, OL arrive full of edge, riding a strong run of wins and dreaming of a return to Europe’s top table next season.
Toulouse want to back up their uptick in form 
It has to be said: Toulouse are ending the campaign in far better spirits than they were back at the start of spring. Carles Martinez Novell’s side come in off a solid win in Strasbourg, where they showed plenty of guts to turn the game around. That run has dragged Toulouse clear of trouble once and for all. Even so, the Stadium remains a tricky place for them this season, with the Violets struggling to make chances count in front of their own supporters.
The home numbers are pretty thin as well, with several matches ending without a goal to show for it. But hold on: Toulouse stunned everyone in the first meeting by winning in the Rhone. The idea of doing the double against this opponent for the first time since the 1960s is bound to be in their heads. Toulouse will lean on a tight, compact shape to frustrate Lyon and prove they belong in the top half. For the home fans, this is a chance to land one last decent scalp this year.
Lyon and the calm power of Endrick 
At the other end of the mood scale, Lyon are flying. The club are on a four-match winning streak in the league, a title-chasing kind of run that has hauled the Gones into the top three. Paulo Fonseca has found the formula, and Lyon look unstoppable with 11 goals in their recent outings. Endrick’s influence up front has changed the whole look of Lyon, making every attacking transition a serious threat. Lyon now hold their destiny in their own hands as they chase direct qualification for the Champions League.
Despite a few bumps on the road this season, Lyon made a statement at the Parc des Princes not long ago. They know they cannot treat this trip casually against an opponent who has caused them problems before. Historically, Lyon do well against Toulouse and they will not want to throw away such a big chance with the finish line in sight. For Lyon, this is the match that could set up a triumphant return to the European stage. Their attacking efficiency right now should be the main weapon as they look to break down the home side.
Likely line-ups
Toulouse : Restes ; Nicolaisen, Cresswell, McKenzie ; Methalie, Casseres, Vossah, Donnum ; Gboho, Hidalgo ; Russell-Rowe
Lyon : Greif ; Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Abner ; Tolisso, Morton ; Moreira, Endrick, Moreira ; Yaremchuk
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Football prediction Toulouse vs Lyon
Olympique Lyonnais win
This one should, in theory, go the way of the visitors. Toulouse have shown some improvement lately and could make life awkward at the Stadium, but the motivation gap is glaring at this stage of the season. Lyon arrive with full confidence and an attacking punch that very few sides are managing to handle right now.
The Gones simply have too much on the line to afford a slip in the Pink City. Expect a competitive match, but the individual quality of Endrick and the know-how in Lyon’s midfield should tip the balance. A win would move OL a giant step closer to the Champions League with one round left.
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