Paris FC vs Lyon prediction, odds and how to watch

Troyes controlled large portions of this Ligue 1 opener through crossing patterns and set-piece pressure but could not convert their territorial dominance into a goal, while Paris FC's clinical game plan held firm despite creating almost nothing of note.

Lyon took all three points at Toulouse with a composed 2-0 victory, scoring both goals after the 68th minute despite Toulouse creating four big chances and managing 17 shots. The result tells you one story. The statistics tell you another.

Anderlecht arrive at Wednesday's Europa League clash on the back of five straight wins without conceding more than two goals in any game. Lyon, priced as clear favourites, will need to prove they deserve that billing.

Paris FC welcome a Strasbourg side that carries goals at both ends but conceded four in their opening fixture, setting up a home game that could tell us a great deal about where both clubs are heading this season.

Lyon have kept a clean sheet in every home game this season and arrive at this fixture with a settled defensive structure. Rennes have not kept a single clean sheet in their last five matches, and that pattern is exactly where this game gets interesting.

Paris FC have built one of Ligue 1's most reliable home records over their recent fixtures, but Lyon arrive at Matchday Two with their own clean sheet pedigree and a point already banked. Saturday evening's clash at 19:45 UK time has the makings of a tight, structured contest.

Marseille carry genuine attacking momentum into Sunday's Ligue 1 opener at the Vélodrome, but Paris FC arrive with a defensive pattern on the road that deserves more respect than they will likely receive.

Liverpool have agreed a £123m deal for Bradley Barcola, a fee that caps a remarkable rise from Lyon's reserves but has already been branded 'extremely overpriced' by one journalist. With Ismaila Sarr talks running in parallel, the move raises bigger questions about Liverpool's summer strategy.