Lyon vs Paris FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Mar 2026
Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Lyon vs Paris FC
Lyon square off against Paris FC at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Sunday 8 March.
Lyon look like an attractive bet at -152 and we think they can beat Paris. We’ll place this Full-Time Result wager with confidence and there’s plenty of juice in the available price.
Lyon have won five consecutive games at home. In their last appearance, they suffered a 3-2 road defeat against Marseille at Stade Vélodrome. Paulo Fonseca's side had 48% of possession and six shots on target, with Corentin Tolisso and Remi Himbert scoring one goal each.
Three days ago, Lyon were beaten on penalties (2-2 AET) when hosting Lens in the Coupe de France.
Paris FC won their previous game which was at home. It was a 1-0 triumph at Stade Jean Bouin against Nice. Les Bleus were restricted to 40% possession and recorded six shots on goal, with Marshall Munetsi finding the net in the 26th minute.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was a 3-3 draw when PFC and Lyon last went head-to-head, with the former hosting this clash at Stade Jean Bouin.
| Ligue 1 | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Lyon |
30 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 45 | 30 | 15 | 45:30 | 54 |
| 10 |  Paris FC |
30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 40 | 46 | -6 | 40:46 | 38 |
Lyon have 7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 1.8 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts. The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes team have averaged 53.4% possession, 434.4 passes and 4.0 corners per match, conceding 1.1 goals and 4.7 corners from 4.3 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts.
Top goalscorer is Pavel Sulc on 5 goals, while Corentin Tolisso and Endrick have both bagged 3. Endrick and Afonso Moreira have the most assists with 3, while goalie Dominik Greif has recorded 4 clean sheets.
Paris have won 2, lost 3 and drawn 5, with an average of 3.4 shots on goal, 9.5 attempts and 0.7 goals. Antoine Kombouare's men average 51.0% possession, 483.8 passes, 3.6 corners taken and 5.4 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 13.2 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.
Marshall Munetsi and Ilan Kebbal have scored 2 goals, followed by Jonathan Ikone with 1. Alimami Gory, Mamadou Mbow and Hamari Traore have clocked up 1 assists, with Kevin Trapp keeping 4 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Lyon confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Dominik Greif (GK), Hans Hateboer, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhate, Nicolas Tagliafico, Tyler Morton, Adam Karabec, Tanner Tessmann, Khalis Merah, Abner, Remi Himbert.
Paris FC confirmed lineup (4-1-2-3): Kevin Trapp (GK), Adama Camara, Diego Coppola, Mamadou Mbow, Nhoa Sangui, Pierre Lees-Melou, Marshall Munetsi, Rudy Matondo, Jonathan Ikone, Jean-Philippe Krasso, Moses Simon.
Lyon vs Paris FC Prediction & Betting Tips
Get the edge with our Lyon vs Paris FC betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, corners market forecast, key player props and an expert-crafted bet builder.
Match Prediction
It’s great to get attractive odds of -152 for a home win in this Ligue 1 encounter. We think that Lyon will have the upper hand and this could be the best way of getting value.
We’re always the first to know about team news, with our football tipsters also studying the latest Ligue 1 form to enhance their view. You will also find a mixture of stats which provide some valuable predictions ahead of the action.
Key Lyon vs Paris FC league stats:
The latest odds imply that our pick has a 60.2% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
Those that feel bullish when it comes to OL delivering a big win can find some big priced alternatives on the Asian Handicap. Choose your line and secure a larger potential return.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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0
Paris
Our prediction for the correct score is Lyon to land a 2-0 victory and this is available at +540. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.
Player Prop Picks
Jean-Philippe Nil Stephan Krasso (PFC) has had an average of 1.6 shots in his past five Ligue 1 matches. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of -115 are now available.
Rémi Stéphane Himbert (OL) is available at +260 to be among the goals. He looks like a value bet to find the net and we recommend backing this Anytime Goalscorer pick.
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Corners Prediction
It’s been an average of 4.40 corners for Paris in their past 5 games, with Lyon conceding over 3.5 corners in the previous six matches. If you agree with our verdict that the PFC Team Corners line can be covered, then you can secure odds of +105 that this happens.
Lyon
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi always adds excitement and the picks are Lyon to win, no more than two goals to be scored and also Paris to have over 3.5 corners.
We recommend a bet builder as it’s an exciting way of wagering on a football match. The bookmakers provide this personalised betting facility where you select various picks and the odds are combined.
Lyon vs Paris FC 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 Lyon betting odds are -154 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this Ligue 1 encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 61% chance of winning. If you’re searching for a different slant, Paris FC are available at +410.
If Lyon at -0.75 beat PFC 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.
Under and Over 2.5 Goals backers are able to get similar odds on the Total Goals market. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -127.
The best betting sites push the boat out to ensure that football bettors can select from hundreds of markets. You can access them for every Ligue 1 match before making a decision.
There is +115 available that Endrick Moreira de Sousa finds the net, while he is available at +320 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.
Lyon haven’t been beaten in nine straight games at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. Paulo Fonseca's side have recorded eight victories, one draw and one defeat in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 0.90.
Paris have not lost on their travels in the past three matches. Les Bleus have four draws, three wins and three defeats in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.20.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Home Stats |
8-1-1 | 3.00 | 2.10 | 0.90 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
| Paris FC Away Stats |
3-4-3 | 2.30 | 1.10 | 1.20 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | |
- 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 League Stats
Paris FC League Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 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 3.60 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 corners awarded and 6.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 53.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 57.00% 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 51.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Lyon this season are Pavel Sulc (9), Corentin Tolisso (6), Abner (3)
- Top Assistors for Lyon this season are Afonso Moreira (6), Ainsley Maitland-Niles (3), Endrick (3)
Lyon vs Paris FC Lineups & Team News
Be smart with your bets — check the OL vs Paris team news beforehand. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for Ligue 1 and the newest injury information.
Lyon Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Paris FC Confirmed Lineup 4-1-2-3
Lyon Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Paris FC Confirmed Lineup 4-1-2-3
Lyon Substitutes
- 5Orel Mangala
- 8Corentin Tolisso
- 9Endrick
- 18Rachid Ghezzal
- 34Adil Hamdani
- 38Steeve Kango
- 40Remy Descamps
- 77Roman Yaremchuk
- 99Noah Nartey
Paris FC Substitutes
- 2Tuomas Ollila
- 4Vincent Marchetti
- 7Alimami Gory
- 9Willem Geubbels
- 13Mathieu Cafaro
- 15T. Kolodziejczak
- 16Obed Nkambadio
- 24Luca Koleosho
- 36Ciro Immobile
Previous Lyon Lineups
Previous Paris FC Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Lyon Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Paulo Fonseca
Paris FC Player Stats & Squad
Ligue 1 Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSG | 28 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 62:25 | 63 |
| 2 | Lens | 29 | 20 | 2 | 7 | 57:29 | 62 |
| 3 | Lyon | 30 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 45:30 | 54 |
| 4 | Lille | 30 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 49:34 | 54 |
| 5 | Rennes | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 52:41 | 53 |
| 6 | Marseille | 30 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 58:40 | 52 |
| 7 | Monaco | 30 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 52:45 | 50 |
| 8 | Strasbourg | 29 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 46:37 | 43 |
| 9 | Lorient | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 40:44 | 41 |
| 10 | Paris FC | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 40:46 | 38 |
| 11 | Toulouse | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 41:42 | 37 |
| 12 | Brest | 29 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 38:44 | 37 |
| 13 | Angers | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 26:40 | 34 |
| 14 | Le Havre | 30 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 25:38 | 30 |
| 15 | Nice | 30 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 34:56 | 29 |
| 16 | Auxerre | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 25:39 | 25 |
| 17 | Nantes | 29 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25:46 | 20 |
| 18 | Metz | 30 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 27:66 | 15 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lens | 15 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 34:11 | 39 |
| 2 | PSG | 14 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 35:10 | 34 |
| 3 | Marseille | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 37:18 | 33 |
| 4 | Monaco | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 33:22 | 32 |
| 5 | Lyon | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 23:10 | 31 |
| 6 | Lorient | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 29:20 | 30 |
| 7 | Rennes | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 26:15 | 28 |
| 8 | Lille | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 23:14 | 28 |
| 9 | Strasbourg | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 24:13 | 27 |
| 10 | Brest | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 23:17 | 24 |
| 11 | Le Havre | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 16:13 | 22 |
| 12 | Angers | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 17:16 | 22 |
| 13 | Toulouse | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 21:21 | 20 |
| 14 | Paris FC | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 22:25 | 19 |
| 15 | Nice | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 18:26 | 18 |
| 16 | Auxerre | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 13:15 | 16 |
| 17 | Metz | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14:26 | 10 |
| 18 | Nantes | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 15:27 | 9 |
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