Lens vs Lyon Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Oct 2026
Lens vs Lyon Predictions
The best plan could involve backing Lyon with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -139 when clashing with Lens. Our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, allowing us to land a return in the event of a draw.
Scroll down to view our Lens vs Lyon betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Lens vs Lyon Preview
Lens clash with Lyon at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 9 October.
Lens were defeated in their last game. Away from home, they suffered a 2-1 loss against Monaco at Stade Louis II. Les Sang et Or had four shots on target and 50% possession, with Matthieu Udol bagging the goal.
Lyon claimed a 4-0 home victory over Rennes at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in their previous game. The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes team had 46% of possession and nine shots on goal, with Ernest Nuamah scoring two, while Zachary Athekame and Corentin Tolisso also found the net.
H2H: Lens Beat Lyon When Teams Last Met
The scoreline was 4-0 in favour of away team Lens when they last faced Lyon, with the encounter taking place at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. The past 10 H2H games have featured five triumphs for Lens, two for Lyon and three draws.
| Ligue 1 | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Lyon |
5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 10:2 | 11 |
| 15 |  Lens |
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9:9 | 4 |
3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 16.0 attempts and 6.2 shots on goal. Lens have had 52.1% possession, 473.4 passes and 7.1 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 10.9 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.8 corners.
Top goalscorer Florian Thauvin has found the net 5 times, with Abdallah Sima, Franjo Ivanovic, Wesley Said and Allan Saint-Maximin scoring 2 each. Florian Thauvin is the leading assists maker on 4, with goalies Robin Risser and Mathieu Gorgelin collectively keeping 2 clean sheets.
Lyon have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 13.2 attempts, 5.1 shots on goal and 2.0 goals. Paulo Fonseca's men average 50.7% possession, 434.6 passes, 7.1 corners in their favour and 6.4 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 3.9 shots on goal and 12.1 attempts.
Corentin Tolisso has scored 4 goals, followed by Ernest Nuamah and Roman Yaremchuk on 3. Corentin Tolisso has had 5 assists, with Dominik Greif and Remy Descamps notching 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Lens predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Mathieu Gorgelin (GK), Kyllian Antonio, Jean-Clair Todibo, Matthieu Udol, Ruben Aguilar, Andrija Bulatovic, Michael Cuisance, Junior Kadile, Florian Thauvin, Mezian Mesloub Soares, Abdallah Sima.
Lyon predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Dominik Greif (GK), Zachary Athekame, Felix Bacher, Ruben Kluivert, Abner, Mads Bidstrup, Tyler Morton, Ernest Nuamah, Pavel Sulc, Corentin Tolisso, Ikoma Lois Openda.
Main Match Prediction
We’ll divide our stake by wagering Lyon +0.25 at odds of -139 for this Asian Handicap wager. We’re expecting to see a quality performance from the away team in this Ligue 1 showdown.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The Ligue 1 form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide expert football betting tips, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.
If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 58.1% likelihood of our pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
0
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1
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There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Lyon to win 1-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +850 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.
Player Prop Picks
Corentin Tolisso (OL) has chalked up one or more shots on goal in six of his past nine Ligue 1 matches. We anticipate that these numbers will prove telling and that he will cover the Shots on Target line at odds of -123.
Ernest Nuamah (OL) has netted three goals in his past four Ligue 1 matches. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +280.
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Corners Prediction
Lyon have had under 4.5 corners in two consecutive games, with Lens conceding less than 4.5 corners in their past four matches. There are odds of -123 for this Lyon Team Corners wager and we think the line is too high.
Lens
Lyon
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Bet Builder Tips
We’re happy to go with a bet builder that has Lyon to cover the +0.25 Asian Handicap, both teams to score No and Corentin Tolisso (OL) to finish with one or more shots on target.
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Lens vs Lyon Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The latest Full-Time Result betting odds show that Lens are +140 for a Ligue 1 victory, while Lyon are +160. The draw is trading at +265 should you think the game will end all square.
If you want to back the favourites with some insurance, then Lens are -130 on the Draw No Bet market. Alternatively, Lyon are -110 and there is money back if the game ends all square.
Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -222 on the BTTS market.
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Those interested in favourite Loïs Openda to find the net first are able to get +450. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +150.
Stats: Last 10 Ligue 1 matches only.
Lens have collected seven victories and three defeats in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.30 goals per game and conceding 1.20.
Lyon have secured four wins, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.10.
Lyon beat Lens 1-0 when they last met at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. In the past 6 H2H matches at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, we have seen three draws, two Lens wins and one Lyon victory.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lens Home Stats |
7-0-3 | 3.50 | 2.30 | 1.20 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
| Lyon Away Stats |
4-3-3 | 2.50 | 1.40 | 1.10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Ligue 1: 17/05 2026 Lyon 0 Lens 4
- Coupe de France: 05/03 2026 Lyon 6 Lens 7
- Ligue 1: 16/08 2025 Lens 0 Lyon 1
- Ligue 1: 04/05 2025 Lyon 1 Lens 2
- Ligue 1: 15/09 2024 Lens 0 Lyon 0
- Ligue 1: 03/03 2024 Lyon 0 Lens 3
- Ligue 1: 02/12 2023 Lens 3 Lyon 2
- Ligue 1: 12/02 2023 Lyon 2 Lens 1
- Ligue 1: 02/10 2022 Lens 1 Lyon 0
- Ligue 1: 19/02 2022 Lens 1 Lyon 1
Lens League Stats
Lyon League Stats
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 7.10 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.80 corners awarded and 3.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 7.10 corners awarded and 6.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 5.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 13.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 52.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 50.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Lens this season are Florian Thauvin (3), Franjo Ivanovic (2), Abdallah Sima (1)
- Top Assistors for Lens this season are Florian Thauvin (3), Abdallah Sima (1), Michal Skoras (1)
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Lens vs Lyon Lineups & Team News
Before making your bets, take a look at the Lens vs OL team news. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for Ligue 1 along with up-to-date injury news.
Lens Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Lyon Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Lens Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Lyon Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Lens Lineups
Previous Lyon Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Lens Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Yannick Cahuzac
Lyon Player Stats & Squad
Ligue 1 Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8:3 | 13 |
| 2 | Lyon | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10:2 | 11 |
| 3 | Paris FC | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8:3 | 11 |
| 4 | Lille | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:4 | 10 |
| 5 | Rennes | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:9 | 10 |
| 6 | PSG | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8:7 | 8 |
| 7 | Angers | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 8 | Strasbourg | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10:10 | 7 |
| 9 | Le Mans | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9:9 | 6 |
| 10 | Auxerre | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7:12 | 6 |
| 11 | Brest | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7:8 | 5 |
| 12 | Lorient | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5:6 | 5 |
| 13 | Toulouse | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7:9 | 5 |
| 14 | Nice | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | 5 |
| 15 | Lens | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9:9 | 4 |
| 16 | Troyes | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4:11 | 4 |
| 17 | Marseille | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7:8 | 3 |
| 18 | Le Havre | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4:7 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:2 | 7 |
| 2 | Paris FC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 7 |
| 3 | Rennes | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:4 | 7 |
| 4 | Monaco | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 5 | Auxerre | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 6 |
| 6 | Le Mans | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:5 | 5 |
| 7 | Nice | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 5 |
| 8 | Lille | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 9 | Strasbourg | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 10 | Marseille | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:5 | 3 |
| 11 | Lens | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 3 |
| 12 | Angers | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 13 | Toulouse | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 14 | Lorient | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 1 |
| 15 | Brest | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 16 | Le Havre | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:3 | 1 |
| 17 | Troyes | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:6 | 1 |
| 18 | PSG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
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