Lens vs Lyon Prediction

Ligue 1 · Fri 9 Oct 2026
France flag France : Ligue 1
Lens logoLensLWLWL
19:45
Fri 9 Oct, 19:45
Lyon logoLyon
Kick-offFri 9 Oct, 19:45
Our tip2 @ 2.75
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence55%

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
LensLWLWL
30 Oct 26ALille0 - 1Ligue 1
24 Oct 26HParis FC2 - 1Ligue 1
21 Oct 26AClub Brugge KV0 - 3UEFA Champions League
17 Oct 26AEstac Troyes3 - 1Ligue 1
13 Oct 26HSporting CP0 - 2UEFA Champions League
Lyon

No matches found.

Head to head

Our prediction

Lyon to win

@ 2.75
Backup prediction
X2  •  Draw or Lyon
@ 1.55
Confidence
55%

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
85%
Over 2.5: 58%Under 2.5: 42%
Expected goals
1.41Lens
3.00Total
1.59Lyon

Win probability

Lens41%
Draw17%
Lyon42%

Odds (1X2)

12.30
X3.50
22.75

Lens vs Lyon preview

Lens host Lyon in the Ligue 1 (France) on Friday 9 October 2026 at 19:45 Nigerian time. Here is our prediction, the odds, both teams' recent form and their head-to-head record.

Our model gives Lens a 41% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Lyon 42%. That makes our pick Lyon to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.75. For a safer option, the double chance X2 (Draw or Lyon) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.55.

Goals: we expect about 3.0 goals (1.4 for Lens, 1.6 for Lyon). The chance of three or more goals is 58%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (85% confidence).

Form and head to head

Lens have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-W-L-W-L), scoring 5 and conceding 8. In the table, Lens are 9th with 13 points and Lyon are 3rd with 17 points.

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Lens vs Lyon?

Our prediction is Lyon to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.75. Win chances: Lens 41%, draw 17%, Lyon 42%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Lens vs Lyon?

We expect about 3.0 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 85% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 58%).

What time is Lens vs Lyon?

Lens vs Lyon (Ligue 1) kicks off on Friday 9 October 2026 at 19:45 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Lens vs Lyon?

The double chance X2 (Draw or Lyon) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.55. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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Ligue 1 table

Lens9th13 pts
Lyon3rd17 pts
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Paris Saint Germain 9621 1120
2 Lille 9531 618
3 Lyon 9522 817
4 Paris FC 9522 617
5 Rennes 9513 116
6 Marseille 9504 715
7 Monaco 9432 215
8 Nice 9423 114
9 Lens 9414 313
10 Stade Brestois 29 9333 412
11 Lorient 9333 -112
12 Toulouse 9243 -110
13 Strasbourg 9315 -210
14 Auxerre 9315 -1010
15 Angers 9225 -88
16 Estac Troyes 9225 -98
17 Le Mans 9144 -77
18 Le Havre 9027 -112