Lyon vs AC Ajaccio: Lyon begin the Ligue 1 2022-23 campaign on Saturday with a welcome newly promoted, AC Ajaccio for the opening clash.
Match Details:
Teams: Lyon vs AC Ajaccio
Venue: Groupama Stadium, Decines-Charpieu, France
Date: Saturday 6th August, 2022
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.voot.com/
Preview
Lyon comes into this after a 2-2 draw against Inter in their final pre-season clash on Sunday.
Lacazette and Cherki scored for the Ligue 1 side while Lukaku and Barella struck for Inter to ensure a share of the spoils.
This brought an end to a decent pre-season for Lyon as they managed where they lost 3 of the 8 matches played alongside 4 wins and a draw.
They look to set the tempo with the visit of newly promoted, AC Ajaccio.
On the other hand, AC Ajaccio finished runners-up in Ligue 2 last season to ensure a place here this season.
They haven’t been a part of the Ligue 1 since the 2013/14 season and are hoping to create an impact on return.
Ajaccio played a single pre-season friendly against Lorient last month, where they managed a 1-1 draw.
Hence, with not much of football they could be slightly rusty and take a while to get cracking.
However; this is a chance for AJ Ajaccio to show their potential in the highest football division of France this season.
Both teams last met in the Coupe de France in February 2021, where they won 5-1.
Form Guide
Lyon: DWLLW
AJ Ajaccio: DWDWD
Last Matches of both teams:
Inter 2-2 Lyon
Lorient 1-1 AJ Ajaccio
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Lyon vs AC Ajaccio in India?
The match is live streamed on Voot Select App and JioTV while the broadcast is on Sports18.
Team News
Reine-Adelaide, Caqueret, Dembele and Faivre are out for the hosts due to injuries while Henrique is suspended.
Meanwhile; the visitors have a clean bill of health and no concerns ahead of this opening clash.
⚽️ 𝐆𝐇𝐉𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐔 𝐃𝐈 𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐔
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🏟️ Groupama Stadium
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#⃣ #OLACAFORZA AIACCIU ! 🔴⚪️#ACorsicainLega1 pic.twitter.com/nhsnS0yTP9
— AC Ajaccio (@ACAjaccio) August 5, 2022
Lyon possible 11:
Lopes, Gusto, Mendes, Lukeba, Tagliafico, Paquetá, Tolisso, Aouar, Ekambi, Lacazette and Tete
AC Ajaccio possible 11:
Leroy, Diallo, Avinel, Vidal, Alphonse, Spadanuda, Mangani, Marchetti, Nouri, Hamouma and Courtet
🔙 @CorentinTolisso 🔙
Here’s who’s in the squad ahead of #OLACA pic.twitter.com/FSEzF2ORjN
— Olympique Lyonnais 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@OL_English) August 4, 2022
Prediction: Lyon 2-0 AC Ajaccio
Lyon will want to start off on a positive note as they are at home with the support of their ardent fans.
The visitors on return could be pushed back due to the occasion and may find it difficult to get cracking. Hence, we see Lyon winning this one comfortably.
Players to watch out for: Lacazette, Ekambi, Courtet and Nouri.
