Lyon vs Lorient Predictions

Lyon vs Lorient is scheduled for kick off on 12 April, at 18:45. The game is set to take place at Groupama Stadium, with Benoît Bastien officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Lyon currently holding the 3rd position in the table 18 points ahead of Lorient. Lyon have won 2 French Ligue 1 matches against Lorient out of the last 4 they have played. After their recent victory against Rennes, Lyon is determined to keep their momentum going. Lyon have won 12 of their last 16 French Ligue 1 matches at Groupama Stadium. Lorient's away record stands at 2 victories from 16 games. Following a draw in their last match against Paris SG in the French Ligue 1, Lorient is aiming to secure a win against Lyon.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Lyon have scored over 1.5 goals in 63% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 53% of games. Their total stands at 52 goals and 152 shots on target this French Ligue 1 season. Meanwhile, Lorient have scored 44 goals with 125 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 88% of matches but conceded in 81% of games.

In their last 4 head-to-head clashes, Lyon scored 7 goals while Lorient scored 4 goals. Their last match on 12 April 2026 ended in 2-0 to Lyon.