Nantes vs Lyon Prediction & Betting Tips (7 February)

The weeks follow one another and are similar for FC Nantes, defeated last weekend in Lorient 2-1. Ahmed Kantari's players, however, thought they had done the hardest part by coming back to score before a second Lorient goal registered on the gong. Beaten in previous matches by Paris FC 1-2 and Nice 1-4, they therefore remain with 3 losses in the Championship and are sinking a little deeper into the crisis. 16th in Ligue 1, in place of virtual play-off, Nantes is 6 points behind the first non-relegation club.

 Winner last Sunday of a top-of-the-table shock against Lille 1-0, Lyon achieved a 10th consecutive victory, the 5th in Ligue 1 after those obtained against Le Havre 1-0, Monaco 1-3, Brest 2-1 and Metz 2-5. The Rhone club, which returned to the level of OM in 3rd after 20 days, continues its rise in the ranking and is applying for direct qualification for the next Champions League. OL were able to maintain their streak on Wednesday in the Coupe de France, when they hosted Laval L2 for a place in the quarter-finals. 

Nantes finds its young defender Tati (starter) whose suspension was served in Lorient. At the same time, the coach could be deprived of defensive recruits Machado (left side), Guilbert (right side) and Sylla (central). Among the other arrivals, the experience of Cabella (1 goal) will be preponderant in the quest to maintain. The former Montpellier player has significant playing time like Ibrahima Sissoko (midfielder) while Kaba (midfielder) and Youssif (defender) made their debuts in the last match. While Kwon, Lahdo, Benhattab and Hong played supporting roles, Mwanga will leave the biggest void. Abline has just scored his 4th goal of the season in the Championship in Lorient, his second in 2026. Lyon is making the trip without the long-term absentees Nuamah and Fofana, the second knives Ghezzal and Mangala and the holder Tagliafico (left side), insufficiently treated for their injury.

Captain of the team in setting up the game, captain Tolisso (3 goals in L1) is hoped for after having given up the last 3 meetings. Central defender Kluivert, who remains on very good performances, should return to the group in relation to the Coupe de France match, which will probably not be the case for Yaremchuk. The striker, who arrived on loan from Olympiakos, joined OL injured. Author of 4 goals in his first 3 matches, the Brazilian Endrick raises a lot of hope in the offensive sector. However, it was another recruit, midfielder Nartey, who scored the winning goal against Lille. The unused Barisic, the young Molebe and Gomes Rodriguez as well as the disappointing Satriano fueled the sense of departures. 

• Summary: Nantes is going head to head with Olympique Lyonnais starting on 7 Feb 2026 at 20:05 UTC at Stade de la Beaujoire stadium, Nantes city, France. The match is a part of the Ligue 1 .
• Referee: Mathieu Vernice
• Nantes Feedinco Rating: 6.69
• Lyon Feedinco Rating: 6.89