Lens vs Lyon Predictions

Lens vs Lyon is scheduled for kick off on 16 August, at 15:00. The game is set to take place at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, with Romain Lissorgue officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Lens currently holding the 2nd position in the table 10 points ahead of Lyon. Lens have won 4 French Ligue 1 matches against Lyon out of the last 6 they have played. After their recent victory against Lyon, Lens is determined to keep their momentum going. Lens have won 14 of their last 17 French Ligue 1 matches at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Lyon's away record stands at 6 victories from 17 games. Following their 4-0 loss to Lens, Lyon is determined to bounce back with a win against Lens.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Lens have scored over 1.5 goals in 82% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 65% of games. Their total stands at 66 goals and 189 shots on target this French Ligue 1 season. Meanwhile, Lyon have scored 53 goals with 159 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 65% of matches but conceded in 56% of games.

In their last 6 head-to-head clashes, Lens scored 12 goals while Lyon scored 4 goals. Their last match on 17 May 2026 ended in 4-0 to Lens.