Expect Lyon to line up in their usual 4-3-3, with Greif in goal and a back four of Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Ouédraogo, and Kluivert. The midfield trio of Tolisso, Tessmann, and Morton will look to dominate possession and dictate the tempo. Duranville, Boudache, and Himbert provide the width and pace on the flanks, stretching Toulouse’s back line and creating space for the full-backs to push forward. This is a side that wants to control the game from the first whistle.

Toulouse will likely sit in a compact 4-2-3-1, looking to absorb pressure and hit on the counter. The double pivot will try to shield the defence, but Lyon’s movement between the lines will be a constant threat. The key battle will be in midfield: if Tolisso and Morton can find pockets of space, they will knife through Toulouse’s shape. Toulouse’s wide players will need to track back diligently, but Lyon’s full-backs offer an extra layer of attacking threat. Set pieces could also be a factor — Lyon have the height and delivery to cause problems from dead-ball situations.