French League Cup: Le Mans vs Lyon
Le Mans vs Lyon betting odds
| Bookie |
1 |
X |
2 |
<2.5 |
>2.5 |
| Gamebookers |
5.25 |
3.25 |
1.70 |
1.70 |
2.00 |
This week French League Cup matches
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Last year’s finalist of French League Cup, Lyon, will try to win the trophy this season. They have the best from at the moment of all eight teams in the quarterfinals, and they are absolute favourites against Le Mans.
Lyon – punishing expedition of French Ligue 1
Since 2002. Lyon are terrorizing French football. Besides weak start on the beginning of the season, now they are six points ahead of second Nancy. They again play in the Champions League in spring, and league cup will suit them well as another trophy. Last season they were defeated by Bordeaux with a 1:0 score, and this season there is no rival that could come in their way towards the finals.
Attacker Fred should be back for this match; he hasn’t played last month. Considering that this is League Cup, manager Perrin will probably field a combined line-up led by excellent Benzema, who scored 13 goals so far in the season.
can Le Mans reach the semifinals?
Le Mans are hoping that they can reach the semifinals for the third season in a row, but now they have the most dangerous rival. Last weekend they suffered a defeat by Sochaux at home, and they didn’t manage to use the player in hand and win at least a point. They are 7th at the moment and next weekend they are about to have another difficult home game, when they are hosting Bordeaux, who are 3rd at the moment.
Last season they met Lyon in semifinals, and this season they will probably finish the competition here. Cerdan could come back in the team, which will be a very good thing for Le Mans defense. Young defender was out of the field because of injury he got by the beginning of November but now he is ready to play against the best team of France.
Betting verdict
Although they will field a combined team, Lyon are the favourites in this match. Le Mans can’t measure up with Lyon in any competition, so away win is imminent. Benzema is in excellent scorer form, and considering that he will lead the attack, it is not impossible that he will score in this game so think about betting on this option.
Our tip: Bet 5 on Away win
Odds 1.95 at
Bookmaker: Gamebookers
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