In the 2023/24 season, Stade Lavallois Mayenne from the Ligue 2 also reached the Coupe de France last 16, but were then eliminated by a Championnat National 2 club. Now an even more serious test awaits them: a meeting with Olympique Lyonnais.
Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais are one of the most successful top-division clubs in the new year. They have won 10 matches in all competitions, including games in the UEFA Europa League, and five if we count only the Ligue 1. In the previous round of the Coupe de France, they knocked out Lille (2:1). They then beat the same Lille away in the last Ligue 1 round (1:0). Incidentally, the side are currently fifth in France.
Stade Lavallois Mayenne
Stade Lavallois Mayenne, a mid-table side in the Ligue 2 last season, are currently stuck in the relegation zone, six points from safety. They have gone six league matches without a win, and their goalless run has lasted three games. They have drawn only once, against fellow strugglers Amiens (0:0). In the cup before this tie, the squad got past Championnat National 2 side Istres (2:0). And in the season before last they were eliminated by Le Puy Football 43 Auvergne, who now play in the Championnat National (1:2).
Olympique Lyonnais vs Stade Lavallois Mayenne Prediction
Three days after this cup tie, Olympique Lyonnais have a Ligue 1 match against Nantes, who desperately need points. Teams fighting for survival are always dangerous, so the hosts are unlikely to throw all their main resources into the game against them, but we still expect a comfortable home win.
