Lyon vs Lorient Predictions

Lyon vs Lorient is scheduled for kick off on 16 January. The game is set to take place at Groupama Stadium. This match is bound to be interesting looking at the current form of Lyon and Lorient. Lyon have won 2 French Ligue 1 matches against Lorient out of the last 4 they have played. After their recent victory against Palace, Lyon is determined to keep their momentum going. Lyon have won 2 of their last 3 French Ligue 1 matches at Groupama Stadium. Lorient's away record stands at 1 victory from 3 games. Following their 1-0 triumph over Paris FC, Lorient have boosted their morale as they seek to beat Lyon on their home ground.

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 83% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 50% of games. Their total stands at 11 goals and 30 shots on target this French Ligue 1 season. Meanwhile, Lorient have scored 6 goals with 21 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 50% of matches but conceded in 50% of games.

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