This Sunday, April 28, Olympique Lyonnais will rely heavily on Ghanaian forward Ernest Nuamah as they host AS Monaco at Parc Olympique Lyonnais for the 31st round of French Ligue 1.
Under the guidance of coach Pierre Sagnol, Lyon looks to capitalize on their favorable home record against Monaco, having secured four wins in their last five encounters.
Despite AS Monaco sitting comfortably in second place under Eddie Hütter’s leadership, Lyon sees an opportunity to bridge the gap to the European competition spots. Monaco’s form has been impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last seven matches; however, they will be without star player Alexander Golovin due to injury.
Lyon’s prospects for a spot in European competitions hinge significantly on Nuamah’s ability to deliver in crucial games. With the team currently eight points away from a Europa League berth, each match and every goal counts more than ever.
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Nuamah, who has made 25 appearances this season, has shown promising signs lately. Although he has scored only three goals and provided two assists this season, his recent performances suggest an upturn in form. He scored against Reims on March 30 and followed up with a critical goal against PSG in the last round, demonstrating his potential to impact high-stakes matches.
Head-to-Head (last six games):
Olympique Lyonnais: 4 wins
AS Monaco: 2 wins
Draws: 0
Betting Odds
As Lyon prepares for this pivotal fixture, all eyes will be on Nuamah. 1xbet reflects this focus, offering odds of 3.75 that Nuamah will find the back of the net against Monaco, a testament to his rising form and critical role in Lyon’s quest for European football.
