18 January 2020 at 19:55
Match Summary
Lyon defeated Nantes 4:3. The match was played in Coupe de France 2019. Goals were scored by Rayan Cherki 2′, Rayan Cherki 9′, Renaud Emond 16′, Martin Terrier 37′, Moussa Dembélé 68′, Moussa Dembélé 69′, Imrân Louza 82′, Moses Simon 86′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Nantes had 44% possession while Lyon held 56%. Nantes had 17 shots (5 on target) compared to 11 (8 on target) for Lyon. Nantes made 3 substitutions, Lyon made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Nantes and Lyon — 8 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Martin Terrier
assist: Bertrand Traoré
assist: Moses Simon
assist: Rayan Cherki
Missed Penalty
assist: Rayan Cherki
assist: Moses Simon
assist: Anthony Limbombe
Match Statistics
Nantes had 44% possession against Lyon's 56%. Nantes registered 17 shots (5 on target) while Lyon managed 11 (8 on target). Corner kicks: 12–2. Fouls committed: 9–9.
Lineups
Nantes lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under C. Gourcuff, while Lyon deployed a 4-2-2-2 under R. Garcia.
Defensive Solidity
Nantes deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Lyon's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Nantes field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Lyon's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Nantes start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Lyon averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: C. Gourcuff
Substitutes
Coach: R. Garcia
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Nantes have recorded 0 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats. Lyon show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Nantes vs Lyon Head to Head Results
Nantes and Lyon have met 27 times — Nantes won 4, Lyon won 16, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2013. Lyon leads the head-to-head with 16 victories from 27 meetings. A combined 64 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.37 per match (19 for the home side, 45 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 12 matches (44%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 11 games (41%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Lyon are currently unbeaten in the last 6 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 0–6 in 2016.
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Recent Meetings (27)
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