PARIS (Interstat) — A surging Lyon side will look to continue its climb up the Ligue 1 table when it visits a struggling Nantes team at Stade de la Beaujoire on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026.

The matchup is a stark contrast in form. Lyon enters on a three-game winning streak across all competitions, including a 1-0 victory over Lille last Sunday. Their attack has been potent, netting 11 goals in their last four league matches. Alexandre Lacazette and core attackers are in rhythm.

Nantes, conversely, is mired in a slump, having lost three consecutive matches. Most recently, they fell 2-1 to Lorient on Jan. 31. Defensive frailties have been glaring, conceding four goals to both Nice and Angers in recent weeks.

The head-to-head history heavily favors Lyon. In their meeting just over two months ago on Nov. 30, Lyon dominated Nantes 3-0 at Groupama Stadium. Nantes has not beaten Lyon in their last five encounters.

A statistical projection from Interstat forecasts a 2-1 victory for Lyon, aligning with the current trajectory of both clubs. For Lyon, currently mid-table, points are crucial to push for European qualification. For Nantes, hovering near the relegation zone, the match is a critical opportunity to halt their slide and find a vital result at home.

Key to the game will be whether Nantes’s defense, which has kept only one clean sheet in its last ten outings, can contain Lyon’s confident forwards. Lyon must guard against complacency on the road.

Following this match, Lyon faces a quick turnaround with a key home match against Nice on Feb. 15. Nantes travels to face AS Monaco FC on Friday, Feb. 13.

Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. local time in Nantes.