Lens vs Lyon Prediction: Both sides are expected to score

Lens vs Lyon: Prediction and odds on the Match on 16 August 2025

Lens and Lyon will begin their 2025/26 Ligue 1 journey at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Saturday, 16 August 2025. Lens are unbeaten in their last four games against Lyon, including three wins. Can they continue this dominance? Below, you will find the team news, possible starting lineup, head-to-head statistics, interesting facts, betting tips, and odds.

Lens: form and statistics

Lens ended last season 8th on the table, which was one place worse than their 7th place finish in the 2023/2024 season. Interestingly, the team was second in the 2022/23 season. So, the aim of Les Sang et Or this season will be to go back to their drawing board in an attempt to return to their glory days. Lens had a go run in their preseason games, winning four, drawing two, and losing only one in seven games. During this run, they only lost 2-0 to AS Roma and managed to get a 2-1 win over RB Leipzig. With this excellent preparation, they look ready for the new season.

Lens: Team News and Injury Report

Lens will be without some of the familiar faces in their defence. Kevin Danso, Facundo Medina (loan), and Przemyslaw Frankowski have all completed a move out of the club. Nevertheless, the team made different additions to the team with the acquisition of Samson Baidoo and Florian Thauvin. These players are expected to make their immediate start for the team. However, Remy Lascary, Jhoanner Chavez, Jeremy Agbonifo, and Jonathan Gradit will all miss this game.

🔖 Lens possible starting lineup (3-4-3)

Goalkeeper – Robin Risser

Defenders – Malang Sarr, Samson Baidoo, Matthieu Udol

Midfielders – Ruben Aguilar, Adrien Thomasson, Andy Diouf, Deiver Machado

Attackers – Florian Thauvin, Martin Satriano, Morgan Guilavogui

⛔️ Out: Remy Lascary (ACL) and Jhoanner Chavez (ankle injury), Jeremy Agbonifo (inactive), Jonathan Gradit (suspension).

👤 Head coach: Pierre Sage

Lyon: form and statistics

Lyon finished last season 6th on the table to pick a continental ticket, but a twist of the plot sent them to relegation. The French football governing body announced that the club would be demoted to the second division for financial issues, but the club appealed the decision and got its place back in the league. Les Gones had a great run in the preseason, having recorded four wins, one draw, and a defeat. Their only defeat came against German league champion Bayern Munich.

Lyon: Team News and Injury Report

The financial crisis of the Kids has led to the sale of some players, including Alexandre Lacazette, Rayan Cherki, Lucas Perri, Amin Sarr, Johann Lepenant, Adryelson, Saïd Benrahma, and Jordan Veretout. Nevertheless, the team has added some new players, including Ruben Kluivert, Tyler Morton, Pavel Šulc, and Afonso Moreira. In the injury room, Orel Mangala and Ernest Nuamah are expected to miss this clash.

🔖 Lyon possible starting lineup (4-2-3-1) 

Goalkeeper – Remy Descamps

Defenders – Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhate, Abner

Midfielders – Tyler Morton, Corentin Tolisso, Pavel Sulc, Khalis Merah, Malick Fofana

Attacker — Georges Mikautadze

⛔️Out: Orel Mangala (knee injury), Ernest Nuamah (injury). 

👤 Head coach: Paulo Fonseca

Lens vs Lyon: head-to-head statistics

Lens and Lyon have met 17 times since 2010. Lens won five, Lyon won eight, and four games ended in draws. The last game between the two sides ended in a 2-1 win for Lens.

Lens vs Lyon: Betting Tips & Odds

• Lens are unbeaten in their last four games against Lyon, including three wins. 1xBet offers 1.44 odds for the hosts to win or draw;
• Four of the last five games between the two sides have ended with 3+ goals. This option is available at 1.745 on 1xBet;
• Lyon scored in five of their last six games in their preseason run. 1xBet offers 1.25 odds for this market.

Lens vs Lyon match prediction, 16 August 2025

Lyon will once again play in the league despite the financial issues they faced prior to the start of the season. They had a strong preseason, but I doubt if they can replicate that form in the league. Especially, playing against a side they have not defeated in their last four attempts. However, I expect them to score a consolation goal in the game. Interestingly, Lyon saw 3+ goals in four of their six preseason games, and Lens saw the same result in six of their seven games.

Our match prediction: Over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.65 in the Betway bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Lens to win at a coefficient of 2.30 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Both Teams to Score for a coefficient of 1.60 in the 1xBet bookmaker.