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Monaco hosts Lyon in crucial Ligue 1 fixture
3 Jan
Summary
- AS Monaco faces Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1 Matchweek 17.
- Lyon is on a three-match winning streak, while Monaco is inconsistent.
- Key players Folarin Balogun and Pavel Sulc are expected to shine.
AS Monaco will host Olympique Lyonnais on Saturday, January 3, 2026, for their 17th Ligue 1 fixture of the 2025-26 season at the Stade Louis II. Monaco has struggled with consistency lately, suffering a recent defeat to Marseille, and will aim for a comeback.
Conversely, Olympique Lyonnais enters the match with momentum, having secured victories in their last three games, including a recent 1-0 win against Le Havre. Lyon currently sits fifth in the league standings and a victory could significantly impact their season trajectory.
Key offensive threats for both sides include Folarin Balogun for Monaco, who has scored four goals this season, and Lyon's Pavel Sulc, who has netted six goals and is on a scoring streak. Both teams face injury concerns and absences due to international duty.
