Lyon vs Marseille Predictions

Lyon vs Marseille is scheduled for kick off on 31 August, at 18:45. The game is set to take place at Groupama Stadium, with François Letexier officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Lyon currently holding the 4th position in the table 1 points ahead of Marseille. Lyon have lost 4 French Ligue 1 matches to Marseille out of the last 6 they have played. After their recent loss to Lens, Lyon is determined to redeem themselves. Lyon have won 12 of their last 17 French Ligue 1 matches at Groupama Stadium. Marseille's away record stands at 7 victories from 17 games. Following their 3-1 triumph over Rennes, Marseille 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 65% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 56% of games. Their total stands at 53 goals and 159 shots on target this French Ligue 1 season. Meanwhile, Marseille have scored 63 goals with 194 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 74% of matches but conceded in 74% of games.

In their last 6 head-to-head clashes, Lyon scored 8 goals while Marseille scored 12 goals. Their last match on 01 March 2026 ended in 3-2 to Marseille.