Betting Tips
Lyon will be looking to bounce back from last week’s 2-1 loss to Clermont when they host AS Monaco on Friday.
In their quest to play in the Champions League, Freiburg has recently struggled, losing a vital game against Union Berlin 4-2, who are currently three points ahead of them in the last Champions League berth.
They now have to contend with Wolfsburg, who is also vying for a place in Europe and has a goal differential advantage over Bayer Leverkusen, who is competing for the last continental slot.
Lyon vs Monaco
Monaco is in fourth place in the table with three games remaining and 65 points earned, putting them in a strong position to qualify for the Europa League the following year. They were also vying for the top three spots throughout the majority of the season, but they lost their opportunity to qualify for the Champions League after losing to Lens and Montpellier twice in a row after drawing at Lille the week before.
Monaco’s main vulnerability in the second half of the season was shown specifically in that game against Lille. Few goal opportunities were produced, and the offensive lacked many creative ideas.
On the other hand, Lyon has clearly had a bad season, and after losing to Clermont 2:1 last week, they drastically decreased their prospects of claiming the fifth spot. Even it most likely wouldn’t be enough to fulfill the goals of this team, which participated in the Champions League semi-finals just three years ago.
Early in the season, it appeared as though a strong lineup had been assembled that was ready to compete at the very top, but it quickly became apparent that nothing would come of it.
Verdict
Given how Lyon has been doing at home, it is easy to understand why they are the favorite in this game. The only outcome that would serve their objectives is a victory for the hosts, who have a decent chance of maintaining their prospects of qualifying for Europe.
However, after losing to Lille last weekend, Monaco now only has a theoretical possibility to compete in the Champions League the following year. Monaco prevailed 2-1 in their season’s opening head-to-head game.
It is natural and realistic to believe that Lyon will keep up its current six-game string of games with over 2.5 goals. The Lyon vs. Monaco head-to-head record is unimpressive in that regard. Just two of their meetings resulted in at least three goals being scored, but three of the matches that didn’t go past the breaking point had precisely two goals.
Lyon’s games average 2.9 goals per game, while Monaco outperforms them both by scoring 3.4 goals each game. Monaco is one of the top four teams this season with over 2.5 goals They have also scored more than two goals in four of their previous five games.
Tip: Over 2.5 Goals / Lyon to Win
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Over 2.5 Goals – ✅
Lyon to Win – ✅
Freiburg vs Wolfsburg
Due to recent struggles, the hosts run the risk of being eliminated from the UEFA Champions League. Freiburg’s most recent league game ended in a 4-2 loss against Union Berlin. Before Manuel Gulde and Vincenzo Grifo scored a pair of late consolation goals, they were already three goals behind. In the standings, Freiburg is in fifth place with 56 points after 32 games.
While all is going on, Wolfsburg is doing well and is still confident that they will play in Europe. In their most recent league match, they defeated Hoffenheim 2-1. Before Luca Waldschmidt extended Die Wolfe’s lead in the second half, Jakub Kaminski scored the game’s opening goal. With 48 points, the guests are now sixth in the rankings.
Both of these clubs have been scoring goals recently, with Wolfsburg particularly exercising their offensive might. Only the top three players have scored more goals this season than the Wolves, who will take comfort from recent shoddy defensive play by their hosts.
With 10 goals allowed in their past three games in all competitions, Freiburg might be exposed to Wolfsburg.
Verdict
In-form Die Wolfe will bet on themselves to take something away from their trip to Freiburg on Friday night. This is after a strong run of three victories in four games catapulted Wolfsburg into sixth place. Leading them to the verge of winning European football for next season. The hosts have lost seven of their past seven games, and they were destroyed 6-0 the last time they faced Freiburg in January.
In their recent stretch of three victories in four games, Wolfsburg has excelled in the final third, scoring five times, three times, and twice against Bochum, Mainz, and Hoffenheim, respectively.
Additionally, all four of their most recent games had over 2.5 goals, while their most recent meetings with Freiburg both had five goals or more. We suggest a wager on over 2.5 goals here today.
Tip: Wolfsburg Double Chance / Over 2.5 Goals
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Wolfsburg Double Chance – ❌
Over 2.5 Goals – ❌
Below are our top betting fixtures for Friday;
1X2 Market
- Al Ahly v Esperance Bet9ja, Paripesa, 1xBet ✅
- Sassuolo v Monza Bet9ja, Paripesa, 1xBet ✅
- Jong AZ v ADO ❌
BTTS
- Cadiz v Real Valladolid Bet9ja, Paripesa, 1xBet ❌
- Lyon v AS Monaco Bet9ja, Paripesa, 1xBet ✅
- Guadalajara v America ❌
Over 2.5 Goals
- Cadiz v Valladolid Bet9ja, Paripesa, 1xBet ❌
- Al Ahly v Esperance Bet9ja, Paripesa, 1xBet ❌
- Lyon v AS Monaco ✅
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