Nantes v Lyon: top-four push meets survival fight | OneFootball

Nantes host Lyon in Ligue 1 at Stade de la Beaujoire on Saturday, 7 February 2026, with the visitors chasing Champions League qualification and the hosts trying to pull clear of the relegation play-off place.

Nantes are 16th on 14 points, while Lyon sit 4th with 39. Les Gones won the reverse fixture 3-0 in November.

Les Gones have four straight Ligue 1 wins and five victories on the spin in all competitions. Les Canaris, by contrast, have lost three league games in a row and have one win in five across all competitions.

Les Canaris list Bahmed Deuff as injured. Les Gones are without Nicolás Tagliafico, Corentin Tolisso, Ernest Nuamah and Malick Fofana.

With 55% average possession, 85.91% pass accuracy and 10 clean sheets this season, Les Gones could control the tempo and keep space at a premium. Pavel Sulc's nine league goals and Afonso Moreira's five assists offer end product, while Endrick has five in five for Les Gones. For Les Canaris, a return of 19 goals from 20 games and 44% possession underlines fine margins. Matthis Abline has four Ligue 1 goals and may carry the threat.

A home win would lift Les Canaris to 17 points and could ease the pressure in the relegation fight. Victory for Les Gones would take them to 42 and strengthen their grip on a Champions League qualifying place.