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
4	Lyon	34	18	6	10	53	40	13	53:40	60
9	Lorient	34	11	12	11	48	51	-3	48:51	45

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Lyon confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Dominik Greif (GK), Steeve Kango, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhate, Abner, Tyler Morton, Rachid Ghezzal, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Noah Nartey, Afonso Moreira, Roman Yaremchuk.

Lorient confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Yvon Mvogo (GK), Bamo Meite, Nathaniel Adjei, Abdoulaye Faye, Theo Le Bris, Arthur Avom, Noah Cadiou, 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 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 OL games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 OL games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Lorient games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 10 of the last 14 Lorient games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Lorient games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

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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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Lyon 1 - 0 Lorient

Lyon are available to back at +540 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

Top Pick: Pablo Pagis Over 1.5 Shots -125

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.

Latest Pablo Pagis Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+370

First

+1000

Shots

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

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Corentin Tolisso to Score +220

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.

Latest Corentin Tolisso Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+205

First

+540

Shots

Over 1.5

-270

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Lyon Under 5.5 Corners -122

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.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Lyon

Total

8.80 4.00 4.80

Home

9.00 5.40 3.60

Away

9.70 4.20 5.50

Lorient

Total

8.90 3.50 5.40

Home

8.60 2.70 5.90

Away

9.00 4.10 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-118

Under 9.5

-120

Lyon Corners

Over 5.5

-132

Under 5.5

-109

Lorient Corners

Over 3.5

-108

Under 3.5

-132

Most Corners

1

-263

X

+700

2

+250

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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 63% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their -172 betting odds for Lyon triumphing in this Ligue 1 encounter. If you want to back the outsider, Lorient are available at +460.

Lyon -1 on the Asian Handicap means getting -100 that they beat Lorient by two or more goals. It also means you will get your full stake refunded if they win by one.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -128 on the Both Teams to Score market.

The best football betting sites cover Ligue 1 games in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

-172

X

+300

2

+460

Half-Time Result

1

+110

X

+132

2

+425

Double Chance

1X

-769

12

-455

X2

+125

Draw No Bet

1

-476

2

+280

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-100

2 Hcp +1

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-100

Over 2.5

-130

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-128

No

-105

You will find Endrick Moreira de Sousa at +340 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +123 that he finds the net at anytime.

Endrick Moreira de Sousa (OL)

First

+123

Anytime

+340

Pavel Sulc (OL)

First

+145

Anytime

+400

Roman Yaremchuk (OL)

First

+160

Anytime

+430

Corentin Tolisso (OL)

First

+205

Anytime

+540

Bamba Dieng (Lorient)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Afonso Bastardo Moreira (OL)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Pablo Pagis (Lorient)

First

+370

Anytime

+1000

Noah Nartey (OL)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Adam Karabec (OL)

First

+410

Anytime

+1100

Aiyegun Tosin (Lorient)

First

+420

Anytime

+1150

Khalis Merah (OL)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Jean Victor Makengo (Lorient)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Tyler Morton (OL)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Dermane Karim (Lorient)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Ainsley Maitland-Niles (OL)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Tanner Tessmann (OL)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Mathys de Carvalho Soares (OL)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Abner Vinicius da Silva Santos (OL)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Moussa Niakhaté (OL)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Panos Katseris (Lorient)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Clinton Mata (OL)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Steeve Kango (OL)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Hans Hateboer (OL)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Orel Mangala (OL)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Ruben Kluivert (OL)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Noham Fadjigui Kamara (OL)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Endrick Moreira de Sousa (OL)

Over 4.5

+114

Under 4.5

-

Pavel Sulc (OL)

Over 3.5

+128

Under 3.5

-

Roman Yaremchuk (OL)

Over 2.5

-104

Under 2.5

-

Bamba Dieng (Lorient)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-

Afonso Bastardo Moreira (OL)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-

Corentin Tolisso (OL)

Over 1.5

-270

Under 1.5

-

Pablo Pagis (Lorient)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Noah Nartey (OL)

Over 1.5

+132

Under 1.5

-

Adam Karabec (OL)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Aiyegun Tosin (Lorient)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Jean Victor Makengo (Lorient)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Dermane Karim (Lorient)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Abner Vinicius da Silva Santos (OL)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-

Panos Katseris (Lorient)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Moussa Niakhaté (OL)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-

Khalis Merah (OL)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Mathys de Carvalho Soares (OL)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Tanner Tessmann (OL)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Ainsley Maitland-Niles (OL)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Tyler Morton (OL)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Orel Mangala (OL)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Ligue 1 matches only
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

Lyon vs Lorient Lineups & Team News

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