Lyon vs Lorient Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Apr 2026
Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Lyon vs Lorient
Lyon meet Lorient at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Sunday 12 April.
We can make an argument for betting Under 2.5 when it comes to Total Goals. The stats imply that Lyon and Lorient could fall short of this total and the price of -119 looks a value one.
Lyon played Angers away in their last game. It was a 0-0 draw at Stade Raymond Kopa. Paulo Fonseca's side dominated possession with 68% of the ball and had two shots on target.
Lorient drew 1-1 against Paris FC in their previous game. This was on home soil at Stade du Moustoir. The Brittany team were 50% in the possession stakes and recorded three shots on goal, while Bamba Dieng found the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last head-to-head saw Lorient claim a 1-0 home win over Lyon at Stade du Moustoir. There have been four draws in the past 9 H2H matches along with three Lyon wins and two Lorient victories.
| Ligue 1 | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  Lyon |
28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 41 | 29 | 12 | 41:29 | 48 |
| 9 |  Lorient |
28 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 38 | 42 | -4 | 38:42 | 38 |
4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. Lyon have had 54.2% possession, 453.9 passes and 4.0 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.1 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts, while being awarded 4.8 corners.
Corentin Tolisso is the top scorer with 4 goals, Endrick has 3, with Pavel Sulc and Noah Nartey on 2. Leading assistor is Endrick with 3, while goalkeepers Dominik Greif and Remy Descamps have collectively recorded 5 clean sheets.
Lorient have won 4, lost 2 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.5 goals from 9.8 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. Les Merlus average 49.9% possession, 473.4 passes, 3.5 corners awarded and 5.4 corners against them, while conceding 1.2 goals from 12.2 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.
Bamba Dieng has top scored with 6, followed by Pablo Pagis and Jean-Victor Makengo on 3 and 2. Pablo Pagis and Arsene Kouassi are top assists providers with 2, while Yvon Mvogo has recorded 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Lyon predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Dominik Greif (GK), Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhate, Abner, Tanner Tessmann, Tyler Morton, Endrick, Corentin Tolisso, Afonso Moreira, Pavel Sulc.
Lorient predicted lineup (4-4-2): Yvon Mvogo (GK), Bamo Meite, Montassar Talbi, Abdoulaye Faye, Theo Le Bris, Noah Cadiou, Arthur Avom, Arsene Kouassi, Jean-Victor Makengo, Pablo Pagis, Bamba Dieng.
Lyon vs Lorient Prediction & Betting Tips
Be ready for Lyon vs Lorient with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best corners advice, player props to watch and a value-focused bet builder.
Match Prediction
We anticipate a low goal count when it comes to this Ligue 1 encounter. The betting sites provide the opportunity to wager on Under 2.5 and the price of -119 looks really attractive.
We only create the football betting tips after consulting the latest Ligue 1 team news along with the form of both sides. There are also stats that can be mined to good effect to come up with predictions.
Key Lyon vs Lorient league stats:
The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 54.3% prospect of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Lyon are available to back at +480 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.
Player Prop Picks
Pablo Pagis (Lorient) has recorded over 1.5 shots in back-to-back Ligue 1 matches away from home. Out of the prop bets currently on offer, we’re opting for the -125 when it comes to this Player Shots wager.
Corentin Tolisso (OL) has scored four goals in his past eight Ligue 1 matches. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +220 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
Lyon have averaged 4.00 corners in the past 10 matches, with the corner count against Lorient going under 5.5 in their previous three away games. We’re going to bet on Lyon to fall short for Team Corners and this selection is available at -122.
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Lyon vs Lorient 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.
With an approximate 61% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their -159 betting odds for Lyon triumphing in this Ligue 1 encounter. If you want to back the outsider, Lorient are available at +425.
If Lyon at -0.75 beat Lorient by one goal, then you get a win with half your stake and the other half refunded. A victory by 2+ goals means a full payout at Asian Handicap odds of -119.
The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Under and Over 2.5 Goals trading at a similar price. On the Both Teams to Score market, there isn’t much between the BTTS Yes and No options in terms of price.
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You will find Endrick Moreira de Sousa at +360 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +140 that he finds the net at anytime.
Lyon have not triumphed at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in four straight matches. Paulo Fonseca's side have six wins, two draws and two losses in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.00.
Lorient have failed to win in their last four matches on their travels. The Brittany team have four draws, four defeats and two wins in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.40.
It was a 3-3 draw when Lyon last played Lorient at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. The past 4 H2H games at Parc Olympique Lyonnais have involved three draws and one Lyon win.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Home Stats |
6-2-2 | 2.60 | 1.60 | 1.00 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
| Lorient Away Stats |
2-4-4 | 2.40 | 1.00 | 1.40 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | |
- 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: 07/12 2025 Lorient 1 Lyon 0
- Ligue 1: 09/03 2024 Lorient 0 Lyon 2
- Ligue 1: 08/10 2023 Lyon 3 Lorient 3
- Ligue 1: 05/03 2023 Lyon 0 Lorient 0
- Ligue 1: 07/09 2022 Lorient 3 Lyon 1
- Ligue 1: 04/03 2022 Lorient 1 Lyon 4
- Ligue 1: 25/09 2021 Lyon 1 Lorient 1
- Ligue 1: 08/05 2021 Lyon 4 Lorient 1
- Ligue 1: 27/09 2020 Lorient 1 Lyon 1
Lyon League Stats
Lorient League Stats
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 54.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 49.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Lyon this season are Pavel Sulc (10), Corentin Tolisso (7), Abner (3)
- Top Assistors for Lyon this season are Afonso Moreira (6), Endrick (4), Ainsley Maitland-Niles (3)
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Lyon vs Lorient Lineups & Team News
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Lyon Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Lorient Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Lyon Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Lorient Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Previous Lyon Lineups
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Manager: Paulo Fonseca
Lorient Player Stats & Squad
Ligue 1 Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSG | 27 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 61:23 | 63 |
| 2 | Lens | 28 | 19 | 2 | 7 | 54:27 | 59 |
| 3 | Marseille | 29 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 58:38 | 52 |
| 4 | Lille | 28 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 45:34 | 50 |
| 5 | Monaco | 29 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 50:43 | 49 |
| 6 | Lyon | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 41:29 | 48 |
| 7 | Rennes | 28 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 47:40 | 47 |
| 8 | Strasbourg | 28 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 46:34 | 43 |
| 9 | Lorient | 28 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 38:42 | 38 |
| 10 | Toulouse | 28 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 39:35 | 37 |
| 11 | Brest | 28 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 37:43 | 36 |
| 12 | Paris FC | 29 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 37:45 | 35 |
| 13 | Angers | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 24:37 | 33 |
| 14 | Le Havre | 28 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 23:36 | 28 |
| 15 | Nice | 28 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 33:55 | 27 |
| 16 | Auxerre | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 23:37 | 23 |
| 17 | Nantes | 27 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 24:45 | 18 |
| 18 | Metz | 29 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 26:63 | 15 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lens | 14 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 31:9 | 36 |
| 2 | PSG | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 34:8 | 34 |
| 3 | Marseille | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 37:18 | 33 |
| 4 | Monaco | 15 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 31:20 | 31 |
| 5 | Lyon | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 21:10 | 28 |
| 6 | Strasbourg | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 24:10 | 27 |
| 7 | Lille | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 23:14 | 27 |
| 8 | Lorient | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 27:20 | 27 |
| 9 | Rennes | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 24:14 | 25 |
| 10 | Brest | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 23:17 | 24 |
| 11 | Le Havre | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 16:13 | 22 |
| 12 | Angers | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 16:15 | 21 |
| 13 | Toulouse | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 21:17 | 20 |
| 14 | Paris FC | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 22:25 | 19 |
| 15 | Nice | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 17:25 | 17 |
| 16 | Auxerre | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 13:15 | 15 |
| 17 | Metz | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13:23 | 10 |
| 18 | Nantes | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 14:26 | 8 |
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