FC Lorient
Football France - Ligue 1 Stade du Moustoir Sun 7 Dec 14:45
Olympique Lyonnais
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Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Lorient vs Lyon

Lorient square off against Lyon at Stade du Moustoir, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Sunday 7 December.

Back Both Teams to Score

Lorient and Lyon both have the players to score and it’s for that reason that we’re backing the BTTS Yes option. Odds of -156 look really appealing when it comes to this outcome.

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Lyon Beat Lorient in their Last H2H Battle

Lorient landed a home win in their last game, overcoming Nice by a 3-1 scoreline at Stade du Moustoir. Les Merlus managed seven shots on target and recorded 43% possession, with Sambou Soumano bagging two goals and Laurent Abergel scoring the other.

Lyon secured a 3-0 home win over Nantes at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in their previous game. Paulo Fonseca's side had an impressive 72% of possession and recorded eight shots on goal, while Martin Satriano was on the scoresheet twice and Abner also found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Lyon have not lost to Lorient in the past three meetings. In the last clash, away side Lyon landed a 2-0 victory at Stade du Moustoir. The previous 8 H2H matches have featured four draws, three victories for Lyon and just one for Lorient.

Ligue 1 G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Lyon logo Lyon 19 11 3 5 32 20 12 32:20 36
9 Lorient logo Lorient 19 6 7 6 25 30 -5 25:30 25
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Lorient – Last 10 League Games

Lorient have 2 wins, 3 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 11.6 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. Olivier Pantaloni's men have averaged 44.6% possession, 423.7 passes and 3.6 corners per game, conceding 1.6 goals and 4.1 corners from 9.3 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.

Top goalscorers Sambou Soumano and Pablo Pagis have found the net 3 times, with Laurent Abergel scoring 1. Arsene Kouassi has recorded the most assists with 3.

Lyon – Last 10 League Games

Lyon have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, averaging 4.3 shots on goal, 12.8 attempts and 1.5 goals. The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes team average 56.7% possession, 473.2 passes, 6.6 corners taken and 4.3 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 9.6 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.

Pavel Sulc has scored 4, followed by Martin Satriano and Afonso Moreira with 2 goals apiece. Afonso Moreira has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games, while Dominik Greif has 5 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Lorient confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Yvon Mvogo (GK), Bamo Meïté, Montassar Talbi, Darline Yongwa, Théo Le Bris, Arthur Avom Ebong, Laurent Abergel, Arsene Kouassi, Jean-Victor Makengo, Pablo Pagis, Sambou Soumano.

Lyon confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Dominik Greif (GK), Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhate, Nicolas Tagliafico, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Tyler Morton, Mathys de Carvalho, Abner Vinicius, Pavel Sulc, Corentin Tolisso, Martin Satriano.

Lorient vs Lyon Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Lorient vs Lyon betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

There’s an attractive -156 available when it comes to the teams both scoring in this Ligue 1 match. We’re expecting a nice return from this BTTS Yes wager based on the available stats.

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest Ligue 1 stats.

Key Lorient vs Lyon league stats:

  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 straight Lorient games at home.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Lorient games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 14 Lorient games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 12 of the last 19 OL games on the road.
BTTS Yes Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 61% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Lorient Lorient logo 1 - 1 Lyon logo Lyon

There are odds of +450 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Martín Satriano Over 2.5 Shots +138 BetMGM logo

Martín Satriano (OL) has finished with over 2.5 shots in back-to-back Ligue 1 matches. He certainly looks capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of +138 are currently on offer.

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Theo Le Bris to Score +650 BetMGM logo

Theo Le Bris (Lorient) has managed two goals in his past seven Ligue 1 home games. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +650 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Theo Le Bris Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -108 BetMGM logo

We’ve seen an average 12.40 corners in the past five Lyon away matches, while the previous two Lorient home games have seen the 9.5 Total Corners line covered. Our verdict is that there’s value when it comes the Total Corners line being covered, with odds of -108 on offer.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Lorient Logo Lorient
Total
7.70 3.60 4.10
Home
8.14 3.14 5.00
Away
7.71 3.43 4.29
Lyon Logo Lyon
Total
10.90 6.60 4.30
Home
10.20 6.70 3.50
Away
12.30 6.40 5.90
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Both Team To Score Yes -156
Full-Time Result Draw +260
Player Shots Martín Satriano Over 2.5 +138

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Lorient 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.

Lyon Could Have Edge According to Bookies

Lyon are regarded as having a 51% chance of winning this Ligue 1 clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are -102. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +280 about Lorient.

Lyon are -102 when it comes to the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is the same as backing them on the 1x2 market. If you instead want to bet on Lorient +0.5 at -120, you also get paid out if it’s a draw.

You’re able to back Over 2.5 Goals or Under 2.5 Goals at roughly the same price right now. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -132.

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Martín Satriano Heads First Goalscorer Market

Martín Satriano is priced at +550 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of +230 to find the net anytime.

Player Goals
Martín Satriano (OL)
First
+230
Anytime
+550
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Sambou Soumano (Lorient)
First
+230
Anytime
+575
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Corentin Tolisso (OL)
First
+230
Anytime
+575
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Player Shots
Martín Satriano (OL)
Over 2.5
+130
Under 2.5
-
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Sambou Soumano (Lorient)
Over 2.5
-139
Under 2.5
-
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Corentin Tolisso (OL)
Over 2.5
+138
Under 2.5
-
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Mohamed Bamba (Lorient)
Over 2.5
+118
Under 2.5
-
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Team Stats
Lorient logo Lorient League Stats
Lyon logo Lyon League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 7 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Lorient vs Lyon Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the Lorient vs OL team news before betting. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for Ligue 1 as well as the latest injury reports.

Lorient Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1

Lyon Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1

Lorient Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1

38 Yvon Mvogo
5 Bamo Meïté 3 Montassar Talbi 44 Darline Yongwa
11 Théo Le Bris 62 Arthur Avom Ebong 6 Laurent Abergel 43 Arsene Kouassi
17 Jean-Victor Makengo 10 Pablo Pagis
28 Sambou Soumano
1 Dominik Greif
22 Clinton Mata 19 Moussa Niakhate 3 Nicolas Tagliafico
98 A. Maitland-Niles 23 Tyler Morton 39 Mathys de Carvalho 16 Abner Vinicius
10 Pavel Sulc 8 Corentin Tolisso
20 Martin Satriano

Lyon Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1

Previous Lorient Lineups

30 Nov Ligue 1
Lorient 3-1 Nice
23 Nov Ligue 1
Nantes 1-1 Lorient
09 Nov Ligue 1
Lorient 1-1 Toulouse
02 Nov Ligue 1
Lens 3-0 Lorient
29 Oct Ligue 1
Lorient 1-1 PSG
26 Oct Ligue 1
Angers 2-0 Lorient

Previous Lyon Lineups

30 Nov Ligue 1
Lyon 3-0 Nantes
27 Nov Europa League
Maccabi Tel Aviv 0-6 Lyon
23 Nov Ligue 1
Auxerre 0-0 Lyon
09 Nov Ligue 1
Lyon 2-3 PSG
06 Nov Europa League
Real Betis 2-0 Lyon
02 Nov Ligue 1
Brest 0-0 Lyon

Injuries & Suspensions

Lorient Injury Table
Type Name Info
Mohamed Bamba Knee
Bandiougou Fadiga Groin
Lyon Injury Table
Type Name Info
Abner Groin
Rachid Ghezzal Groin
Malick Fofana Ankle
Team Squads

Lorient Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Olivier Pantaloni

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Montassar Talbi 3 D 14 1260 14 0 0 0 1 0
Arsene Kouassi 43 D 14 1183 13 1 1 4 2 0
Laurent Abergel 6 M 13 1126 13 0 1 0 4 0
Arthur Avom 62 M 14 1089 12 2 0 1 3 0
Yvon Mvogo 38 G 11 990 11 0 0 0 0 0

Lyon Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Paulo Fonseca

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Moussa Niakhate 19 D 14 1184 13 1 0 2 2 0
Ainsley Maitland-Niles 98 M 14 1175 12 2 1 2 1 0
Clinton Mata 22 D 13 1137 13 0 0 0 3 0
Corentin Tolisso 8 M 14 1128 13 1 3 0 3 0
Tyler Morton 23 M 12 1044 12 0 1 1 2 1
France FlagLigue 1 Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSG 19 14 3 2 41:15 45
2 Lens 19 14 1 4 33:16 43
3 Marseille 19 12 2 5 44:20 38
4 Lyon 19 11 3 5 32:20 36
5 Lille 19 10 2 7 34:29 32
6 Rennes 19 8 7 4 30:27 31
7 Strasbourg 19 9 3 7 32:23 30
8 Toulouse 19 8 5 6 31:23 29
9 Lorient 19 6 7 6 25:30 25
10 Monaco 19 7 3 9 28:33 24
11 Angers 19 6 5 8 20:25 23
12 Brest 19 6 4 9 24:31 22
13 Nice 19 6 3 10 25:36 21
14 Paris FC 19 5 5 9 24:32 20
15 Le Havre 19 4 8 7 16:24 20
16 Nantes 19 3 5 11 18:34 14
17 Auxerre 19 3 3 13 14:29 12
18 Metz 19 3 3 13 21:45 12
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSG 9 8 1 0 22:4 25
2 Lens 9 8 0 1 17:4 24
3 Marseille 10 7 2 1 27:11 23
4 Lyon 9 7 0 2 16:7 21
5 Strasbourg 9 6 1 2 16:5 19
6 Lille 10 6 1 3 17:12 19
7 Rennes 10 5 3 2 19:11 18
8 Lorient 9 4 4 1 18:15 16
9 Monaco 10 5 1 4 18:18 16
10 Toulouse 10 4 3 3 19:15 15
11 Brest 10 4 3 3 14:13 15
12 Angers 9 4 2 3 14:12 14
13 Le Havre 10 3 5 2 11:9 14
14 Nice 9 4 2 3 12:12 14
15 Auxerre 10 3 1 6 10:12 10
16 Paris FC 9 2 3 4 12:15 9
17 Metz 9 2 2 5 9:15 8
18 Nantes 10 1 2 7 10:21 5