Ligue 1 France : Saint-Étienne vs Lyon ( Tuesday, 22 April 2025)

Ligue 1 Prediction: Saint-Étienne vs Lyon – Monday, April 22, 2025, at 01:45 WIB

The Rhône Derby is back! Saint-Étienne host fierce rivals Lyon in a clash full of passion, history, and local pride. Although both teams find themselves in different situations this season, expect fireworks at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.

Match Preview

Lyon have been picking up form recently and are climbing the mid-table. Saint-Étienne, meanwhile, are stuck in the relegation zone and desperate for points.

This game is expected to be intense and physical. The hosts will rely on grit and home support, while Lyon will count on their midfield creativity and pace down the flanks to control the match.

Head-to-Head Stats

• Total meetings: 47

• Saint-Étienne wins: 10

• Lyon wins: 26

• Draws: 11

Last 5 meetings:

• Nov 5, 2023: Lyon 2-0 Saint-Étienne

• May 21, 2023: Saint-Étienne 1-1 Lyon

• Oct 9, 2022: Lyon 3-1 Saint-Étienne

• Jan 23, 2022: Saint-Étienne 0-1 Lyon

• Oct 4, 2021: Lyon 1-1 Saint-Étienne

Lyon have dominated this fixture recently, and Saint-Étienne have struggled to find the net.

Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)

Saint-Étienne:

• Apr 14, 2025: Metz 2-1 Saint-Étienne

• Apr 7, 2025: Saint-Étienne 0-0 Nice

• Mar 31, 2025: Brest 3-2 Saint-Étienne

• Mar 17, 2025: Saint-Étienne 1-1 Montpellier

• Mar 10, 2025: Nantes 2-0 Saint-Étienne

Lyon:

• Apr 14, 2025: Lyon 2-1 Reims

• Apr 6, 2025: Toulouse 1-3 Lyon

• Mar 30, 2025: Lyon 0-0 Lille

• Mar 17, 2025: Strasbourg 1-2 Lyon

• Mar 9, 2025: Lyon 1-0 Lorient

Lyon are on a roll, unbeaten in their last five and showing solid form both home and away.

Predicted Lineups

Saint-Étienne (4-3-3):
Green; Maçon, Nadé, Briançon, Silva; Aouchiche, Camara, Monconduit; Cafaro, Wadji, Chambost

Lyon (4-2-3-1):
Lopes; Kumbedi, O’Brien, Caleta-Car, Tagliafico; Caqueret, Tolisso; Cherki, Lacazette, Nuamah; Benrahma

Lyon are expected to go with a full-strength lineup, while Saint-Étienne will likely play with intensity and take risks to escape the drop zone.

Final Score Prediction

• Score Prediction: Saint-Étienne 1-2 Lyon

• Over/Under 2.5: Over

• BTTS (Both Teams to Score): Yes

These derbies are always unpredictable, but Lyon have the momentum and squad quality to come out on top. Saint-Étienne could make it scrappy, but Lyon are slight favorites.