Olympique Lyonnais vs Monaco Prediction, Preview and Stats

France flag 2025/2026 Ligue 1, France
Groupama Stadium Sun, 22 Mar - 2:00 PM
Ligue 1
Olympique Lyonnais LYO
1 Winner 2
Monaco ASM
Full Time Sun, 22 Mar 2:00 PM
Round 27 Regular Season
Pavel Sulc - 42'
Goal
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Goal
Folarin Balogun - 72' (P)
Maghnes Akliouche - 62'
Nicolás Tagliafico 89' Red Card
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CONTEXT

The match between Olympique Lyonnais and Monaco has finished, with Monaco securing a 2-0 full-time victory. Heading into the fixture, expectations were incredibly tight. The pre-match market marginally favored the visitors with a 36.8% win probability compared to Lyon's 36.3%, leaving a 26.8% chance of a draw. Ultimately, the result aligned with this pre-match market edge, representing a significant deviation level of 63.2% in Monaco's favor. Despite Olympique Lyonnais controlling the ball with 57% possession compared to Monaco's 43%, the visitors were vastly superior in generating dangerous opportunities. Monaco amassed a dominant 2.89 expected goals (xG) against Lyon's 1.19. The final outcome was entirely consistent with this underlying xG differential, and both teams' offensive efficiency was perfectly in line with the quality of chances created. The flow of the game was heavily disrupted by disciplinary issues, as both sides were reduced to ten men after each received a red card. These ejections forced crucial second-half adjustments and created a red card distortion that impacted the match's tempo. In the end, Monaco handled the chaotic elements better, validating their status as the stronger team to claim the away win.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Monaco showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was consistent with expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Aligned with xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: Red card(s) affected the match (Classify).
  • Red card distortion: Classify as red card distortion.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
No referee statistics available.
Olympique Lyonnais P. Rodrigues Fonseca
P. Rodrigues Fonseca
VS
Monaco S. Pocognoli
S. Pocognoli
1.94
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.12
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Nice Rank: 70 W
Nantes Rank: 65 W
LOSC Lille Rank: 79 W
Metz Rank: 63 W
Brest Rank: 74 W
Monaco Rank: 81 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Nantes Rank: 65 W
Nice Rank: 70 D
Rennes Rank: 77 W
Le Havre Rank: 67 D
Lorient Rank: 74 L
Olympique Lyonnais Rank: 81 L
19
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
19 - 6 - 11
11

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Olympique Lyonnais
36.34%
Draw
26.83%
Away Monaco
36.83%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
80.82
81.21
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Olympique Lyonnais
Monaco
Power Score
80.82
81.21
League Position
4
6
Global Rank
59
54

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Olympique Lyonnais — Opponent-weighted form score
Monaco — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Olympique Lyonnais Monaco

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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Olympique Lyonnais

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Monaco

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Olympique Lyonnais ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Monaco
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
31.58
54.65
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
54.65
31.58
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Olympique Lyonnais -2.26 Efficiency Index
vs
Monaco +2.26 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Olympique Lyonnais
Monaco
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Olympique Lyonnais
vs
Monaco
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Olympique Lyonnais Monaco
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
0%
0%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
+0.00 vs +1.00
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Olympique Lyonnais Monaco
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
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Olympique Lyonnais
Monaco
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter Attack / Transition data not available for this match.
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 36 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Olympique Lyonnais LYO Home
36 matches
Monaco ASM Away
Match Record
19
Wins
11
6
Draws
6
11
Losses
19
Goals
65
Goals Scored
41
41
Goals Conceded
65
+24
Goal Difference
-24

Data last updated: 2026-03-27T12:24:27+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 3-4-1-2
Pitch
D. Greif
Slovakia
1 D. Greif
H. Hateboer
Substitution
Netherlands
33 H. Hateboer
C. Mata Pedro Lourenço
Angola
22 C. Mata Pedro Lourenço
M. Niakhaté
Senegal
19 M. Niakhaté
N. Alejandro Tagliafico
Argentina
3 N. Alejandro Tagliafico
O. Mangala
Substitution
Belgium
5 O. Mangala
C. Tolisso
France
8 (C) C. Tolisso
E. Moreira de Sousa
Brazil
9 E. Moreira de Sousa
K. Merah
Substitution
44 K. Merah
A. Bastardo Moreira
Substitution
Portugal
17 A. Bastardo Moreira
P. Šulc
Czech Republic
10 P. Šulc
Pitch
L. Hradecký
Finland
1 L. Hradecký
W. Faes
Belgium
25 W. Faes
D. Zakaria Lako Lado
Switzerland
6 (C) D. Zakaria Lako Lado
T. Kehrer
Germany
5 T. Kehrer
S. Adingra
Substitution
Ivory Coast
24 S. Adingra
A. Bamba
Substitution
France
23 A. Bamba
L. Camara
Senegal
15 L. Camara
J. Teze
Netherlands
4 J. Teze
A. Golovin
Substitution
Russia
10 A. Golovin
F. Balogun
Substitution
England
9 F. Balogun
M. Akliouche
Substitution
France
11 M. Akliouche

General Information

Date & Time :
Mar 22, 2026, 02:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Ligue 1, France · Round 27 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Groupama Stadium
Capacity :
59186
Attendance :
56039
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ , Clear
Referees :
François Letexier
Mehdi Rahmouni
Alexis Auger
Marc Bollengier

Statistics

Possession
LYO
54%
ASM
46%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
1 Big Chances Created 6
7 Shots 4
60 Dangerous attacks 50
57 Possession 43
2 Corners 6
19 Free kicks 10
0 Yellow Cards 3
1 Red Cards 0

Match Overview

1 Assists 1
69 Successful Dribbles Percentage 83
1 Hit Woodwork 0
4 Substitutions 5
88 Ball Safe 81
2 Injuries 3
9 Goal Attempts 12
0 Penalties 1
16 Dribble Attempts 18
18 Throwins 18
15 Successful Headers 13
9 Goal Kicks 9
11 Successful Dribbles 15

Attacking

120 Attacks 86
1 Big Chances Missed 4

Possession

377 Successful Passes 277
12 Key Passes 17
82 Successful Passes Percentage 78
48 Long Passes 44
22 Successful Long Passes 16
46 Successful Long Passes Percentage 36
461 Passes 357

Defensive

9 Tackles 16
12 Interceptions 13
6 Saves 2
53 Duels Won 54

Build-up

1 Accurate Crosses 5
17 Total Crosses 13

Discipline

2 Offsides 0
11 Fouls 19

Lineup

Referee : François Letexier

Starting XI ▼

1
Dominik Greif
Dominik Greif Goalkeeper
7.55
3
Nicolás Tagliafico
Nicolás Tagliafico Defender
6.95
19
Moussa Niakhaté
Moussa Niakhaté Defender
7.37
22
Clinton Mata
Clinton Mata Defender
6.91
33
Hans Hateboer
Hans Hateboer Defender
6.26
34
Steeve Kango
Steeve Kango
Defender85'
6.74
5
Orel Mangala
Orel Mangala Midfielder
6.62
6
Tanner Tessmann
Tanner Tessmann
Midfielder85'
6.7
8
Corentin Tolisso
Corentin Tolisso (C) Midfielder
6.81
9
Endrick
Endrick Midfielder
6.67
17
Afonso Moreira
Afonso Moreira Midfielder
6.5
11
Malick Fofana
Malick Fofana
Attacker85'
6.39
44
Khalis Merah
Khalis Merah Midfielder
6.74
99
Noah Nartey
Noah Nartey
Midfielder68'
6.2
10
Pavel Sulc
Pavel Sulc Attacker
7.7
Referee : François Letexier

Starting XI ▼

1
Lukas Hradecky
Lukas Hradecky Goalkeeper
6.41
5
Thilo Kehrer
Thilo Kehrer Defender
6.81
6
Denis Zakaria
Denis Zakaria (C) Defender
6.81
25
Wout Faes
Wout Faes Defender
6.77
4
J. Teze
J. Teze Midfielder
8.4
15
Lamine Camara
Lamine Camara Midfielder
7.54
23
Aladji Bamba
Aladji Bamba Midfielder
6.98
28
Mamadou Coulibaly
Mamadou Coulibaly
Midfielder46'
6.6
24
Simon Adingra
Simon Adingra Midfielder
6.72
13
Christian Mawissa
Christian Mawissa
Defender74'
7.13
9
Folarin Balogun
Folarin Balogun Attacker
7.27
14
Mika Biereth
Mika Biereth
Attacker85'
6.8
10
Aleksandr Golovin
Aleksandr Golovin Attacker
6.96
31
Ansu Fati
Ansu Fati
Attacker63'
6.85
11
Maghnes Akliouche
Maghnes Akliouche Attacker
7.85
27
Krépin Diatta
Krépin Diatta
Midfielder85'
6.57

Events

2ND-HALF
90'
Event
Sébastien Pocognoli
Argument / 2nd Redcard
Event
Nicolás Tagliafico
Foul / 1st Redcard
89'
86'
Event
Krépin Diatta
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Malick Fofana → Afonso Moreira
7th Substitution
85'
Event
Steeve Kango → Hans Hateboer
8th Substitution
85'
Event
Tanner Tessmann → Orel Mangala
9th Substitution
85'
85'
Event
Mika Biereth → Folarin Balogun
5th Substitution
85'
Event
Krépin Diatta → Maghnes Akliouche
6th Substitution
74'
Event
Christian Mawissa → Simon Adingra
4th Substitution
Event
Paulo Fonseca
Argument / 5th Yellowcard
72'
72'
Event
Folarin Balogun
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
Event
Noah Nartey → Khalis Merah
3rd Substitution
68'
63'
Event
Ansu Fati → Aleksandr Golovin
2nd Substitution
62'
Event
Maghnes Akliouche
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
53'
Event
Wout Faes
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
46'
Event
Mamadou Coulibaly → Aladji Bamba
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Pavel Sulc
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
42'
40'
Event
Aleksandr Golovin
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
40'
Event
Paulo Fonseca
4th Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
A shot is deflected. Pavel Sulc from Lyon attempts a right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it's stopped.
90
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Denis Zakaria from Monaco takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Mika Biereth.
90
Update Update
The pause has ended, and they're set to resume play.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Monaco after a play that resulted in Dominik Greif allowing the ball out of play.
90
Update Update
Match interruption due to an injury to Lamine Camara from Monaco.
90
Corner Corner
Opportunity wasted. Lamine Camara from Monaco attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went just wide after a corner kick.
90
Update Update
The second half has concluded with the final score: Lyon 1, Monaco 2.
90
Corner Corner
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Christian Mawissa from Monaco takes a left-footed shot from a challenging angle on the left side. Dominik Greif from Lyon makes a solid save, diving to the left corner. The assist came from Ansu Fati.
90
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Mamadou Coulibaly from Monaco takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Mika Biereth.
90
Attempt Attempt
Moussa Niakhaté of Lyon attempts a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's successfully intercepted.
90
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Noah Nartey from Lyon fires a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Pavel Sulc.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Monaco after Clinton Mata allowed the ball to go out of play.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 8 minutes of stoppage time.
89
Update Update
Lamine Camara from Monaco was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
89
Update Update
Nicolás Tagliafico from Lyon committed a foul.
89
Red Card Red Card Important
Nicolás Tagliafico from Lyon has been shown a red card.
88
Attempt Attempt
Endrick from Lyon attempts a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's deflected away.
86
Update Update
Krépin Diatta from Monaco committed a foul.
86
Update Update
Nicolás Tagliafico from Lyon earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
86
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Krépin Diatta of Monaco has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
85
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Monaco: Mika Biereth replaces Folarin Balogun.
85
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Lyon: Tanner Tessmann comes on to replace Orel Mangala.
85
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Lyon: Malick Fofana comes on to replace Afonso Moreira.
85
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Monaco: Krépin Diatta comes on to replace Maghnes Akliouche.
85
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Lyon: Steeve Kango comes on to replace Hans Hateboer.
84
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity. Folarin Balogun of Monaco attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Jordan Teze after a quick counterattack.
82
Update Update
Folarin Balogun from Monaco committed a foul.
82
Update Update
Moussa Niakhaté from Lyon has earned a free kick in the defensive area.
82
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Ansu Fati from Monaco takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but Dominik Greif, the Lyon goalkeeper, makes a save right in the center of the goal.
80
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Folarin Balogun from Monaco had a close-range shot with his right foot but it went wide. The assist came from Christian Mawissa.
80
Attempt Attempt
Close call! Folarin Balogun from Monaco took a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it narrowly missed the target. The assist came from Jordan Teze.
79
Attempt Attempt
Endrick's attempt is thwarted. The Lyon player takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Noah Nartey.
77
Corner Corner
Wout Faes had a great opportunity for Monaco, heading the ball from the center of the box, but it went just wide to the left. The chance was set up by Lamine Camara, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
76
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Monaco after Nicolás Tagliafico allowed it to go out.
76
Attempt Attempt
Another offensive effort unfolds. Ansu Fati from Monaco takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but Dominik Greif, the goalkeeper for Lyon, makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Christian Mawissa.
75
Update Update
Afonso Moreira from Lyon has been awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
75
Update Update
Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco committed a foul.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Monaco: Christian Mawissa replaces Simon Adingra.
72
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Lyon 1, Monaco 2. Folarin Balogun from Monaco successfully scores the penalty, striking the ball with his right foot into the bottom right corner.
71
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
69
Update Update
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco.
68
Update Update
Penalty awarded to Monaco! Maghnes Akliouche is brought down inside the box.
68
Update Update
Corentin Tolisso of Lyon has given away a penalty due to a foul committed inside the penalty box.
68
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Lyon: Noah Nartey comes on to replace Khalis Merah.
67
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Simon Adingra from Monaco fires a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist was provided by Lamine Camara.
65
Update Update
Nicolás Tagliafico from Lyon earned a free kick in the defensive area.
65
Update Update
Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco committed a foul.
63
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Monaco: Ansu Fati comes on to replace Aleksandr Golovin.
62
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! It's now Lyon 1, Monaco 1. Maghnes Akliouche scores for Monaco with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending the ball into the top right corner of the net. The assist came from Jordan Teze, who delivered a perfectly timed through ball.
61
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Hans Hateboer from Lyon attempted a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The chance was set up by Endrick during a quick counterattack.
61
Attempt Attempt
The attempt was thwarted. Aleksandr Golovin of Monaco fired a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Simon Adingra.
59
Update Update
Lyon is flagged for offside. Pavel Sulc has been caught in an offside position.
57
Attempt Attempt
Endrick from Lyon takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's deflected away. The assist came from Pavel Sulc.
57
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Lyon after Wout Faes allowed the ball to go out.
57
Attempt Attempt
A shot is deflected. Orel Mangala from Lyon attempts a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Khalis Merah.
56
Update Update
Moussa Niakhaté from Lyon has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
56
Update Update
Folarin Balogun from Monaco committed a foul.
54
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
54
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Lyon after Folarin Balogun allowed the ball to go out.
53
Update Update
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Endrick from Lyon.
53
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Wout Faes of Monaco has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
53
Update Update
Wout Faes from Monaco committed a foul.
53
Update Update
Endrick from Lyon has been awarded a free kick on the right side of the pitch.
52
Update Update
Corentin Tolisso from Lyon has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
52
Update Update
Lamine Camara from Monaco committed a foul.
51
Update Update
Khalis Merah from Lyon has been awarded a free kick in their defensive area.
51
Update Update
Lamine Camara from Monaco committed a foul.
50
Update Update
Jordan Teze from Monaco committed a foul.
50
Update Update
Afonso Moreira from Lyon has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
48
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
47
Update Update
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Folarin Balogun from Monaco.
46
Update Update
Mamadou Coulibaly from Monaco committed a foul.
46
Update Update
Nicolás Tagliafico of Lyon has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 2 minutes of stoppage time.
45
Attempt Attempt
Corentin Tolisso from Lyon strikes the right post with a right-footed shot taken from the left side of the penalty area. The assist came from Nicolás Tagliafico, who set him up with a header.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Monaco: Mamadou Coulibaly replaces Aladji Bamba due to an injury.
45
Update Update
The second half is underway with Lyon leading Monaco 1-0.
45
Update Update
The first half has concluded with Lyon leading Monaco 1-0.
43
Update Update
Endrick from Lyon was awarded a free kick on the right flank.
43
Update Update
Simon Adingra from Monaco committed a foul.
42
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Lyon takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Monaco. Pavel Sulc scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it perfectly into the top right corner. The assist comes from Endrick.
40
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Aleksandr Golovin of Monaco has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
39
Update Update
Aleksandr Golovin from Monaco committed a foul.
39
Update Update
Afonso Moreira from Lyon has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
39
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity squandered. Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area but failed to hit the target. The assist came from Aladji Bamba.
38
Update Update
Lamine Camara from Monaco has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
38
Update Update
Corentin Tolisso from Lyon committed a foul.
35
Update Update
Maghnes Akliouche of Monaco committed a foul.
35
Update Update
Khalis Merah of Lyon has been awarded a free kick in their defensive half.
35
Corner Corner
Another offensive push. Folarin Balogun of Monaco heads the ball from the center of the box, but Dominik Greif from Lyon makes a save in the right corner. The assist came from Aleksandr Golovin.
34
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Monaco after Moussa Niakhaté allowed the ball to go out.
34
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Lamine Camara from Monaco takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Maghnes Akliouche.
33
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Pavel Sulc from Lyon takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Corentin Tolisso.
32
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Monaco, following a foul by Nicolás Tagliafico.
31
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Monaco after Afonso Moreira gave it away.
30
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity wasted. Nicolás Tagliafico from Lyon took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the goal. The assist came from Pavel Sulc.
28
Update Update
Hans Hateboer from Lyon committed a foul.
28
Update Update
Denis Zakaria from Monaco commits a handball foul.
28
Update Update
Simon Adingra from Monaco has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
27
Update Update
Offside call against Lyon. Pavel Sulc has been caught in an offside position.
26
Attempt Attempt
The attempt on goal was thwarted. Folarin Balogun of Monaco fired a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it was successfully blocked. The assist came from Aleksandr Golovin.
22
Update Update
Corentin Tolisso from Lyon has earned a free kick in the defensive area.
22
Update Update
Aleksandr Golovin from Monaco committed a foul.
21
Update Update
Moussa Niakhaté from Lyon has earned a free kick in the defensive area.
21
Update Update
Folarin Balogun from Monaco committed a foul.
20
Update Update
Aleksandr Golovin from Monaco has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
20
Update Update
Clinton Mata from Lyon committed a foul.
20
Corner Corner
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Orel Mangala of Lyon takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Lukás Hrádecký of Monaco makes a save in the right corner. The assist comes from Nicolás Tagliafico.
19
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
18
Update Update
Match halted due to an injury to Orel Mangala from Lyon.
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Opportunity wasted. Pavel Sulc from Lyon attempted a header from the center of the penalty area but couldn't find the target.
16
Corner Corner
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Endrick from Lyon takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area. The attempt is expertly parried away to the right corner by goalkeeper Lukás Hrádecký of Monaco, with Pavel Sulc providing the assist.
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Corner Corner
A fresh offensive effort unfolds. Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Dominik Greif from Lyon makes a save in the right corner. The assist came from Aladji Bamba.
16
Attempt Attempt
The attempt on goal is thwarted. Folarin Balogun of Monaco fires a right-footed shot from close range, but it gets blocked. The setup came from Maghnes Akliouche, who delivered a cross.
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Endrick from Lyon committed a foul.
13
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Wout Faes from Monaco has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
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Pavel Sulc from Lyon committed a foul.
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Aladji Bamba from Monaco has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
11
Attempt Attempt
The attempt on goal is thwarted. Folarin Balogun of Monaco takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Maghnes Akliouche.
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Aleksandr Golovin from Monaco earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
7
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Endrick from Lyon committed a foul.
7
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Pavel Sulc from Lyon commits a handball.
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Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
5
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Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
4
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Pavel Sulc from Lyon has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
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Jordan Teze from Monaco committed a foul.
2
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Aleksandr Golovin from Monaco committed a foul.
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Corentin Tolisso from Lyon has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
1
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Aladji Bamba from Monaco has been awarded a free kick in the attacking zone.
1
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Corentin Tolisso from Lyon committed a foul.
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Wout Faes of Monaco committed a foul.
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Corentin Tolisso from Lyon has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: Monaco exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Structural distortion: The match was materially influenced by red card(s), altering baseline dynamics. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.

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