Lyon will host Montpellier at the Groupama Stadium for a French Ligue 1 match on Sunday evening. Lyon are currently occupying the 7th position in the league standings with 53 points after 33 games played so far in the season. With five games to go, they are still in contention to qualify for the European competitions. They are six points away from the last European spot, and are definitely not going to be able to make it to the Champions league places though. They were victorious against Strasbourg in their last outing as they beat them 2-1 to return to winning ways. Meanwhile, Montpellier are currently placed on the 12th position with 43 points after playing same number of games. They should be set to avoid a drop into the relegation zone by the season end. Montpellier trashed Monaco 4-0 in their last outing to continue their push for a mid-table finish. For this encounter, I am expecting a home win for Lyon for the the following reasons:

Firstly. Lyon are in a good form presently. They will be seeking to get their fourth win from five games in this match. They are presently unbeaten in five of their last six games in the domestic league; winning four, drawing one, and losing one of them. They are in a better form than their opponents who have managed only three wins from their last six games. Their defeat to Marseille represents Lyon's only loss from their last nine games in Ligue 1.

Secondly. Montpellier will be missing both Khazri and Savanier in the game. They will be lacking creative force to mount enough meaningful attack that can get Lyon's defence undone. And, Lyon have got one of the best defence in the league. With Montpellier missing their chief creators, their defence which has been very leaky will have to be saddled with keeping Lyon's attack at bay. They have conceded as much as they have scored in the league so far.

Considering the gulf in quality and experience of both teams, I expect Lyon to win this encounter comfortably.

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周日晚上，里昂将在groupaama体育场迎战蒙彼利埃，进行一场法甲联赛的比赛。在本赛季进行了33场比赛后，里昂以53分排名联赛第7位。在还有五场比赛的情况下，他们仍在争夺欧洲赛场的资格。他们距离最后一个欧冠席位还有6分的差距，而且肯定无法进入欧冠席位。他们在上一场对阵斯特拉斯堡的比赛中取得了胜利，并以2-1击败了他们，回到了胜利的道路上。与此同时，蒙彼利埃以43分的积分排在第12位。他们应该会在赛季结束前避免掉入降级区。蒙彼利埃在上一场比赛中4-0击败摩纳哥，继续向中游挺进。对于这场比赛，我希望里昂能在主场取胜，原因如下:

首先。里昂现在状态很好。他们将在这场比赛中寻求五场比赛中的第四场胜利。目前他们在国内联赛的最近6场比赛中有5场保持不败;赢四场，平一场，输一场。他们的状态比他们的对手要好，他们在过去的六场比赛中只取得了三场胜利。输给马赛是里昂在法甲联赛最近九场比赛中唯一一场失利。

其次。蒙彼利埃将在比赛中失去卡兹里和萨瓦尼尔。他们将缺乏创造性的力量来发动足够有意义的进攻，从而击溃里昂的防线。而且，里昂拥有联赛中最好的防守之一。由于蒙彼利埃失去了他们的主创，他们漏洞百出的防线将不得不承担牵制里昂进攻的任务。到目前为止，他们在联赛中的失球和进球一样多。

考虑到两队在实力和经验上的差距，我希望里昂能轻松赢得这场比赛。