AC Ajaccio vs Lyon Betting Tips & Match Predictions

AC Ajaccio vs Lyon Intro

A game that could prove vital at both ends of the Ligue 1 table as AC Ajaccio host Lyon. The home side have struggled massively, and need to start winning games fast to steer clear of danger. Lyon have been in good form all season and will be looking for a win to consoldate their top half place. The game takes place at Stade Francois Coty on Sunday January 29, 2023 at 4:05 PM. Up until round 20, Olivier Pantaloni’s home side have earned 15 points and sit in the 18th place. Their opponents’ coach, Laurent Blanc, should probably rethink his strategy, since the visiting team have only 25 points and are in the last position in Ligue 1. We’re deep inside the second half of the season, and there’s a difference in fortunes between AC Ajaccio and Lyon in the Ligue 1 table. The sides are separated by 10 points and 9 places.

AC Ajaccio vs Lyon Form

In the last round, AC Ajaccio lost to Monaco, missing the opportunity to add to their meagre 4 points tally from the last five games. In the meantime, Lyon have just lost to Strasbourg, stalling at 5 points in five games. At home, AC Ajaccio have six points from the five most recently played games. Lyon have managed to win 7 points from the last five games on the road.

AC Ajaccio vs Lyon H2H

There is a lot of history in this fixture – but not one that AC Ajaccio will care to remember. Out of 17 matches, Sunday’s hosts have only won on 2 times compared to Lyon who have been victories on 12 occasions. There have also been 3 draws down the years. This fixture is always an intriguing match up. But Lyon has won 2 more than AC Ajaccio in the last six meetings between the two.

AC Ajaccio vs Lyon Analysis

AC Ajaccio lost their last game. Olivier Pantaloni’s squad faced Monaco. Th match ended with a score of 1-7. Now Olivier Pantaloni’s men focus on their next opponents, Lyon. Against Monaco, AC Ajaccio claimed 34% of the ball. In terms of shots on goal, AC Ajaccio struck a total of 4 shots in attack while in defence conceding 10 shots to Monaco. In their last game Lyon came away with a defeat. Strasbourg was their last opponnent. When the referee called fulltime, the score was 1-2. In their match against Strasbourg, Lyon had the following ball possession : 72%. In Lyon previous game, they shot on target 27 times while Laurent Blanc’s men conceded 8 shots.

AC Ajaccio vs Lyon Odds

As far as the bookmaker’s are concerned the favourite for this match between AC Ajaccio and Lyon is Lyon.