Toulouse is set to face Lyon at Gerland on Thursday as part of the 16th day of Ligue 1. TFC recently secured a victory in their last match against Sochaux (5-1) after earning only one point in the previous four matches. Despite winning twice away from home this season, Toulouse is looking to overcome two consecutive away defeats.
Currently positioned twelfth in the standings with the same number of points as Olympique Lyonnais (19 pts), Toulouse aims to capitalize on this opportunity to move into the first half of the table. However, Alain Casanova, the coach of Toulouse, will face challenges as defender Serge Aurier, the Ivorian international right-back, is suspended for the upcoming match.
On a positive note, Casanova can rely on the offensive prowess of Ben Yedder, who scored a hat-trick in the last game against Sochaux (5-1). The French striker of Tunisian origin has found his form, mirroring his performance from last year after a period of uncertainty.
