In the match of the 13th round of the French championship Lyon will play with Nice at home. For both teams the meeting is very important, as they are fighting in a tight group, claiming places in the European Cup. Nice are in the top five, three points behind third place. Lyon are seventh, just one point behind Nice. There is a very tight position of all participants, and with each round the balance of power changes.

Lyon have not lost in six consecutive matches in all competitions, and in Ligue 1 the winless streak has already lasted seven rounds. In the Europa League Lyon defeated Qarabag 4-1 away this week and drew 1-1 with Reims in the previous round of the French league. In the vast majority of Lyon's matches, this team both scores and allows the opponent to do it. Especially in recent weeks. So the games turn out to be quite fun. On their field in Ligue 1, Lyon scores an average of about two goals per game. But hasn't conceded in only two games at home.

As for Nice, they also lost 1:4 to Rangers in the Europa League this week. And in the previous round of Ligue 1, they snatched a 2-1 win against a tough Strasbourg. In the championship Nice does not know defeat for eight consecutive rounds. Such series will add persistence to the confrontation. Both teams have very good performers in attack, which should provide plenty of chances.