Team News
Lyon
Long-term absentees Gueida Fofana, Nabil Fekir, Aldo Kalulu and Clément Grenier will watch the Derby from the stands.
However, Samuel Umtiti will return to Ligue 1 action against l'ASSE - having missed last weekend's encounter with Troyes due to suspension - and should partner Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, who will look to prove himself in this must-win match.
Maxime Gonalons, who might still be required to start at the back, will most likely return to the midfield three alongside Sergi Darder and Corentin Tolisso.
Mathieu Valbuena and Alexandre Lacazette will have both been disappointed to be left out of the French national team due to personal issues and a disappointing start to the season, respectively.
Saint-Etienne
Christophe Galtier could name a starting XI close from the one that humiliated former Europa League finalists Dnipro in midweek.
Jérémy Clément will nonetheless probably start at Vincent Pajot's expense here, while Romain Hamouma will hope to retain his starting spot on the right wing following his return from injury.
Les Verts are not expected to make the shortest trip of the season with the injured trio of Kévin Théophile-Catherine, Jonathan Bamba and Moustapha Bayal Sall.
Match Facts
Lyon are undefeated in 21 of their last 23 home matches in Ligue 1. Lyon win or draw 1.25
Lyon have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 home matches in Ligue 1. Lyon win or draw 1.25
Lyon have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 home matches in Ligue 1. Lyon win/win 3.10
Lyon have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 4 matches against Saint-Etienne in all competitions. Over 2.5 goals 2.00
Saint-Etienne have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Lyon in all competitions. Over 2.5 goals 2.00
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Prediction
Lyon saw their dream of welcoming the Champions League knockout stage in their new arena next February possibly come to an abrupt end following Wednesday's 2-0 home defeat to FC Zenit, which left them at the bottom of the group. Les Gones are enjoying a slightly better run of form in Ligue 1 as they moved behind league leaders PSG after back-to-back wins against relegation-battlings Toulouse and Troyes.
Aside from their defeat against PSG, Saint-Etienne have won four competitive matches without conceding in the last month.
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