Lens vs Lyon Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
2nd-placed Lens (22-4-8) travel to Groupama Stadium in Lyon to face 4th-placed Lyon (18-6-10) on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Lyon come into this in outstanding form (LWWWW) while Lens are in decent form (LWDDW).
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 3:00 PM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 8:00 pm BST |
| Venue | Groupama Stadium, Lyon |
| Competition | Ligue 1 |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Form Guide (Last 5)
Lyon — LWWWW
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| L | 2-1 | Toulouse |
| W | 4-2 | Stade Rennais |
| W | 3-2 | AJ Auxerre |
| W | 2-1 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| W | 2-0 | Lorient |
Lens — LWDDW
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| L | 2-0 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| W | 1-0 | Nantes |
| D | 1-1 | Nice |
| D | 3-3 | Brest |
| W | 4-1 | Toulouse |
Lyon have won 4, drawn 0 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent result was a 2-1 loss to Toulouse. That is a strong sequence of results that will give them confidence heading into this one.
Lens have picked up 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 outings. They come into this off the back of a 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Away form has been inconsistent, and getting a result here will be a test of their character.
On the balance of recent form, Lyon hold a clear advantage. They have been picking up results at a much higher rate and will feel that momentum is firmly on their side heading into this matchup.
Key Players
Lyon
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Total Shots | Corentin Tolisso | 5 |
| Saves | Dominik Greif | 1 |
Lens
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Total Shots | Wesley Saïd | 5 |
| Saves | Mathieu Gorgelin | 4 |
Ligue 1 Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint-Germain | 34 | 24 | 4 | 6 | +45 | 76 |
| 2 | Lens | 34 | 22 | 4 | 8 | +31 | 70 |
| 3 | Lille | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | +15 | 61 |
| 4 | Lyon | 34 | 18 | 6 | 10 | +13 | 60 |
| 5 | Marseille | 34 | 18 | 5 | 11 | +18 | 59 |
| 6 | Stade Rennais | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | +9 | 59 |
Only 2 positions separate these two sides in the table, adding extra significance to this fixture.
Season Stats Comparison
| Lyon | Stat | Lens |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | fouls Committed | 11 |
| 1 | yellow Cards | 4 |
| 0 | red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | offsides | 0 |
| 20 | won Corners | 8 |
| 1 | saves | 4 |
| 54.9 | possession Pct | 45.1 |
| 16 | total Shots | 14 |
| 4 | Shots on Target | 4 |
| 0.3 | shot Pct | 0.3 |
| 0 | penalty Kick Goals | 0 |
| 0 | penalty Kick Shots | 0 |
| 388 | accurate Passes | 319 |
| 460 | total Passes | 384 |
| 0.8 | pass Pct | 0.8 |
| 5 | accurate Crosses | 5 |
| 33 | total Crosses | 17 |
| 0.2 | cross Pct | 0.3 |
| 52 | total Long Balls | 53 |
| 25 | accurate Long Balls | 25 |
| 0.5 | longball Pct | 0.5 |
| 5 | blocked Shots | 2 |
| 6 | effective Tackles | 9 |
| 8 | total Tackles | 13 |
| 0.8 | tackle Pct | 0.7 |
| 5 | interceptions | 5 |
| 17 | effective Clearance | 38 |
| 17 | total Clearance | 38 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| Lyon (ML) | -180 |
| Lens (ML) | 425 |
| Spread | LYON -1.5 |
| Over/Under | 3.5 |
The bookmakers have Lyon as the clear favorite at -180, with Lens the big underdog at 425. The over/under is set at 3.5 goals.
Prediction
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