Sparkles will be flying when Lyon welcome Lens to Groupama Stadium in a high-stakes Ligue 1 clash with European qualification and top-four ambitions on the line. Given the attacking potential of both sides, we predict a 2-2 draw. Les Gones come into this match looking to recover from a 2-1 defeat to Toulouse, a result that halted their strong late-season push for a Champions League place. The hosts have been inconsistent overall, but their home form stands out, winning 60% of their last ten matches at Groupama Stadium while averaging 3.60 goals per game in those fixtures. Pavel Sulc is pushing for a starting role as Lyon look to add creativity in the final third.
Lens, meanwhile, have already fallen short in the title race but still have plenty to play for as they chase second place. Their overall form is strong with 1.80 points per game across the last ten matches, and they remain dangerous going forward, averaging 2.30 goals scored per match. However, their away form is a concern, with no wins in their last five away games and 2.20 goals conceded per match on the road.
As both teams average over 2 goals per game in recent matches, Over 1.5 goals seems like a sure bet, alongside BTTS and Over 2.5 goals.
This Ligue 1 match will be played on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Lyon vs Lens prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Lyon 2 - 2 Lens
Lyon vs Lens Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1200 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 110 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Endrick @ -120 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Endrick @ 375 Odds
- To be Booked: Amadou Haidara @ 200 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Lens +1.5 @ -174 Odds
- European Handicap: Lens +2 @ -175 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -600 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 650 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Lyon - No @ -250 Odds
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View OfferLyon Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddlldwwwwl | 1.50 |
| Home | llwww | 1.80 |
| Away | dddwl | 1.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 3.60 | 1.60 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| BTTS | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.50 | 1.44 | 1.56 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.43 | 1.51 | 1.36 |
Lens Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwlwlwwddw | 1.80 |
| Home | wwwww | 3.00 |
| Away | dlldd | 0.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.80 | 4.00 | 3.60 |
| Scored | 2.30 | 3.20 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| BTTS | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 2.17 | 2.63 | 1.71 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.05 | 0.98 | 1.12 |
Lyon vs Lens Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Lyon (53%)
19 Matches
Lens (26%)
Lyon vs Lens Past Results
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