Lyon vs Lens Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 May 2025

Lens +1 on the Asian Handicap looks like a good plan when they clash with Lyon. The underdogs can be backed at +101 and we benefit if they draw or win, while there’s money back for a single goal defeat.

Champions League-chasing Lyon last game was a 4-1 win over Rennes at Groupama Stadium. That means it’s now been four home victories on the bounce. The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes outfit enjoyed 53% possession and seven shots on target, with Malick Fofana, Corentin Tolisso, Alexandre Lacazette and Georges Mikautadze bagging a goal.

RC Lens lost their previous game, being beaten at home to AJ Auxerre by a 4-0 scoreline at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Will Still's team dominated possession with 71% of the ball and recorded five shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Lens haven’t lost to Lyon in their past three games, with the last clash ending 0-0 at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. The past 9 H2H games have involved three wins apiece along with three draws.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Lens	20	15	1	4	34	16	18	34:16	46
4	Lyon	19	11	3	5	32	20	12	32:20	36

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7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 12.4 attempts and 6.2 shots on goal. Lyon have had 58.1% possession, 549.8 passes and 4.2 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.6 goals from 13.6 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.8 corners.

Alexandre Lacazette is the top scorer with 7 goals, Georges Mikautadze has 5, with Corentin Tolisso and Rayan Cherki on 4. Georges Mikautadze has the most assists with 5, while goalkeeper Lucas Perri has one clean sheet.

Lens have 4 victories and 6 defeats, with an average of 1.0 goals from 14.6 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 57.0% possession, 530.2 passes, 6.3 corners in their favour and 3.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 11.8 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.

Neil El Aynaoui is top scorer on 4, with Wesley Said and Goduine Koyalipou next on 2. Deiver Machado has managed 4 assists in the last 10 games, while Mathew Ryan has 3 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Lyon confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Lucas Perri (GK), Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhate, Nicolas Tagliafico, Nemanja Matic, Corentin Tolisso, Thiago Almada, Rayan Cherki, Malick Fofana, Georges Mikautadze.

Lens confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Mathew Ryan (GK), Jonathan Gradit, Juma Bah, Facundo Medina, Tom Pouilly, Nampalys Mendy, Neil El Aynaoui, Adrien Thomasson, Deiver Machado, Goduine Koyalipou, Andy Diouf.

Lyon vs Lens Prediction & Betting Tips

For Lens +1 to secure a return at +101, we need a win or a draw in this Ligue 1 encounter. We are expecting the match to be competitive and have confidence in the underdogs.

The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Lyon vs Lens league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Lens in 12 of their last 18 games on the road.
• The +1 line has been covered by Lens in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by OL in 5 of their last 18 games at home.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by OL in 2 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by OL in 3 consecutive games against Lens.

The betting sites make it a 49.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

If the price on display doesn’t appeal, you can make the choice to secure bigger odds by moving the line for your selection. It’s a case of taking a view which you are happy with.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Lyon 1 - 1 Lens

We’re sweet on the prospect of a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +800. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Goduine Koyalipou Over 2.5 Shots +138

Goduine Koyalipou (Lens) has had over 2.5 shots in three straight Ligue 1 games. We’re expecting this data to be backed up and for him to cover the Player Shots line at odds of +138.

Latest Goduine Koyalipou Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+310

First

+800

Shots

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

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Neil El Aynaoui to Score +410

Neil El Aynaoui (Lens) has racked up three goals in his past five Ligue 1 matches away from home. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +410.

Latest Neil El Aynaoui Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+420

First

+1150

Shots

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Lens Over 3.5 Corners -138

The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Lens in their past four games, while the previous 10 Lyon matches have seen them concede an average of 4.80 corners. The amount of Lens corners could be bigger than the Team Corners line suggests and that leads us to a bet at odds of -138.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Lyon

Total

9.00 4.20 4.80

Home

8.90 4.80 4.10

Away

10.30 5.00 5.30

Lens

Total

10.00 6.30 3.70

Home

9.10 6.70 2.40

Away

9.40 4.50 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-130

Under 9.5

-109

Lyon Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-150

Lens Corners

Over 3.5

-138

Under 3.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-204

X

+575

2

+195

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Lyon vs Lens 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 are the -213 favourites and that means a 68% chance of winning this Ligue 1 match according to the betting odds at the bookies. The market suggests that RC Lens are least likely to win at +480.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted.

A Bet Builder allows you to combine different Ligue 1 betting markets for a match. For example, you might want to predict the Match Winner and Total Goals at a football betting site.

Full-Time Result

1

-213

X

+390

2

+480

Half-Time Result

1

-110

X

+170

2

+390

Double Chance

1X

-833

12

-625

X2

+155

Draw No Bet

1

-526

2

+310

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-100

2 Hcp +1.25

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+195

Over 2.5

-250

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+145

Georges Mikautadze is the First Goalscorer favourite at +290 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at -128.

Georges Mikautadze (OL)

First

-128

Anytime

+290

Alexandre Lacazette (OL)

First

-112

Anytime

+310

Rayan Cherki (OL)

First

+180

Anytime

+525

M'Bala Nzola (Lens)

First

+188

Anytime

+510

Corentin Tolisso (OL)

First

+190

Anytime

+575

Malick Fofana (OL)

First

+195

Anytime

+550

Thiago Almada (OL)

First

+260

Anytime

+750

Goduine Koyalipou (Lens)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Wesley Saïd (Lens)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Florian Sotoca (Lens)

First

+390

Anytime

+1050

Neil El Aynaoui (Lens)

First

+420

Anytime

+1150

Anass Zaroury (Lens)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Ainsley Maitland-Niles (OL)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Jordan Veretout (OL)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Tanner Tessmann (OL)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Nicolás Tagliafico (OL)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Adrien Thomasson (Lens)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Andy Diouf (Lens)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Paul Akouokou (OL)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Georges Mikautadze (OL)

Over 3.5

-141

Under 3.5

-

Alexandre Lacazette (OL)

Over 3.5

+138

Under 3.5

-

Rayan Cherki (OL)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-

M'Bala Nzola (Lens)

Over 2.5

+108

Under 2.5

-

Corentin Tolisso (OL)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Malick Fofana (OL)

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

Thiago Almada (OL)

Over 2.5

-137

Under 2.5

-

Goduine Koyalipou (Lens)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

Wesley Saïd (Lens)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-

Anass Zaroury (Lens)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Neil El Aynaoui (Lens)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Jordan Veretout (OL)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Tanner Tessmann (OL)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Adrien Thomasson (Lens)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Andy Diouf (Lens)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Lyon vs Lens Lineups & Team News

If you’re looking for OL vs Lens team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest Ligue 1 squads.

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