Lyon vs Lorient Prediction & Betting Tips | 12/04/2026

Lyon vs Lorient Prediction and Betting Tips | 12 April 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

8 April 2026 • 10:25 UTC • 1 min read

Lyon vs Lorient Prediction and Betting Tips 12 April 2026

Groupama Stadium will be the centre of attention when Champions-League-chasing Olympique Lyonnais take on Lorient. As the hosts want this win more than the visitors, we predict a 2-1 home win. Lyon’s recent form is underwhelming, earning just 0.8 points per game in the last ten matches, with only one win in five home outings. Les Gone average 1.2 goals at home but concede 1.4 per game, while BTTS has occurred in 60% of their fixtures. Czech ace Pavel Sulc is doubtful after picking up a knock.

Lorient have been solid at home, but their away form is poor, averaging just 0.5 points per game on the road. Les Merlus score 1 goal per away game while conceding 1.75, and they have failed to score in 50% of their away matches. In head-to-head meetings, Lyon have the edge with 11 wins from 25 clashes, while BTTS occurred in 56% of encounters.

Given Lyon's home advantage and H2H dominance, punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on Home Win, alongside BTTS (56% H2H) and Over 2.5 goals (48%).

This Ligue 1 match will be played on Sunday 12 April 2026 at 19:45.

What is our Lyon vs Lorient prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Lyon 2 - 1 Lorient

Lyon vs Lorient Betting Tips

Correct Score: 2-1 @ 750 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -134 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -150 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Roman Yaremchuk @ 110 Odds
First Goalscorer: Roman Yaremchuk @ 400 Odds
To be Booked: Abdoulaye Faye @ 187 Odds
Asian Handicap: Lyon -0.5 @ -174 Odds
European Handicap: Lorient +2 @ -200 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
Double Chance: 12 @ -450 Odds
Draw No Bet: Lyon to Win @ -450 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: Lyon to Win/Lyon to Win @ 140 Odds
Clean Sheet: Lyon - No @ -188 Odds

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Lyon Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wllddddlld	0.80
Home	wddll	1.00
Away	llddd	0.60

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	10%	20%	0%
Average Goals Per Game	2.40	2.60	2.20
Scored	1.00	1.20	0.80
Conceded	1.40	1.40	1.40
BTTS	60%	60%	60%
Clean Sheets	30%	20%	40%
Failed to Score	30%	20%	40%
Expected Goals	1.32	1.22	1.42
Expected Goals Against	1.41	1.58	1.24

Lorient Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wlwddddwld	1.40
Home	wwddwd	2.00
Away	lddl	0.50

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	30%	50%	0%
Average Goals Per Game	2.40	2.17	2.75
Scored	1.30	1.50	1.00
Conceded	1.10	0.67	1.75
BTTS	50%	50%	50%
Clean Sheets	30%	50%	0%
Failed to Score	30%	17%	50%
Expected Goals	1.26	1.23	1.31
Expected Goals Against	1.34	1.39	1.28