Saturday, May 16, 2026 • 19:00
Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon
Lyon

Lyon

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Lens

Lens

Lyon vs Lens predictions & stats

Top pick Lyon 45%, Over 2.5 goals 49%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Ligue 1.

Match Snapshot

Primary insights + team context

Primary Insights

Team Context

BTTS %
35%vs46%
Lyon / Lens
Avg Goals/Game
1.54vs1.88
Combined avg: 3.42
Form
DDLLWvsLWDLW
Last 5
Clean Sheets %
50%vs38%
Lyon / Lens

Season Performance

Comparing both teams this season

Home Team - Form
D
D
L
L
W
Away Team - Form
L
W
D
L
W
47
Points
56
14
Wins
18
5
Draws
2
7
Losses
6
40
Goals For
49
27
Goals Against
23
1.54
Avg Goals For/Game
1.88
21
Goals For 1st Half
20
9
Goals Against 1st Half
13
19
Goals For 2nd Half
29
18
Goals Against 2nd Half
10
13
Clean Sheets
10
4
Failed to Score
4
35%
BTTS %
46%
Ligue 1 Standings

Current league table

#TeamPGDPts
125+3257
226+2656
326+2049
426+1347
526+744
626+843
726+643
826+937
926-337
1026-236
1126+534
1226-932
1326-1228
1426-1227
1526-1627
1626-1719
1725-2017
1826-3513
Lyon

Lyon

All Fixtures (35)

Deep Analysis

Team Insights

Style of play and derived stats from match data this season

55%
Possession %
50%
474
Passes/Game
456
85%
Pass Accuracy %
84%
12
Shots/Game
15.2
4.7
Shots on Target/Game
5.2
8.3
Shots Inside Box/Game
11
3.7
Shots Outside Box/Game
4.2
5.4
Corners/Game
5.8
13.6
Fouls/Game
13.3
2.7
Saves/Game
2.5
7.8
Shots per Goal
8.1
3
Shots on Target per Goal
2.8
15
Games with More Possession
13
9
Games with Less Possession
12
1.4
Goals/Game when More Possession
1.9
2
Goals/Game when Less Possession
1.8
53%
Win Rate when Having More Possession %
71%
5
Points Won (Last 10 min)
4
10
Points Lost (Last 10 min)
1
0
Comeback Wins (Trailed at HT)
LyonLens

Playing Style Analysis

Lyon

This team they maintain balanced possession (55%) Additionally, They've won 6 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball Meanwhile, They've dropped points in 4 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses. They've lost 4 games despite having more possession, showing significant vulnerability when expected to control matches. They've struggled to hold onto leads, losing 4 times after being ahead at halftime. They've dropped 11 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games Additionally, Their chance quality is strong, with 39% of shots hitting the target Meanwhile, Defensively, they're aggressive (13.6 fouls/game). As a top-4 side facing another top-2 team, this represents a clash between quality opponents.

Lens

This team they maintain balanced possession (50%) Additionally, They've proven effective without the ball, winning 8 games with less possession Meanwhile, However, they've lost 4 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results. Their mental strength shows: 3 wins after conceding first. They've salvaged 10 points from losing positions this season. In attack, they create numerous opportunities (15.2 shots/game, 5.2 on target) Additionally, They prioritize getting into dangerous areas (11.0 shots inside the box per game) Meanwhile, They move the ball forward with intent (around 30 passes per shot). Defensively, they're aggressive (13.3 fouls/game). They're well-organized defensively (only 2.5 saves required per game). As a top-2 side facing another top-4 team, this represents a clash between quality opponents.

Lyon Half-Time Performance

Lyon home games half time results

Lens Half-Time Performance

Lens away games half time results

Lyon vs League Standings

Lens vs League Standings