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    Ligue 1

    Friday, 09 October 2026 at 19:45

    Lens

    Team Performance 5 out of 10
    VS

    Lyon

    Team Performance 5 out of 10

    Lens vs Lyon Prediction & Stats | Ligue 1 | 09/10

    The encounter between Lens and Lyon is set to kick off at 19:45 on Friday, 09/10.

    This Ligue 1 fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

    Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

    Our Recommended Bet

    Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

    This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

    Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

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    BTTS 2nd Half

    Why we predict BTTS 2nd Half - Yes

    Our recommended bet is BTTS 2nd Half – Yes for the Lens vs Lyon fixture. Expect a lively second half as both teams push for results, especially if the first half ends level. We expect chances for both sides to score after the break.

    Key Betting Insights

    Lens
    Lens
    • Scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
    • Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
    • Both teams scored in 4 out of Lens's last 5 matches
    Lyon
    Lyon
    • Scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches
    • Undefeated in their last 5 clashes
    • 4 matches against Lens ended in a draw

    BTTS 2nd Half: 13/8

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    Match Result

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    		7/5 13/5 7/4 8/15 7/5
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    		11/8 5/2 13/8 1/2 7/5
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    		11/8 11/4 13/8 1/2 13/8
    bet365
    		6/4 13/5 7/4 8/15 7/5
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    Lens Preview

    Lens has completed 5 fixtures in the Ligue 1, securing 1 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses — an average of 0.8 points per game. In the Ligue 1, the team has scored 9 goals (1.8 per game) and conceded 9 (1.8 per game).

    Across all competitions this season, Lens has played 47 matches, scoring 98 goals (2.09 per match) and conceding 53 (1.13 per match).

    Team Statistics/Latest Results

    Lens

    Goals Scored: 98
    Goals Conceded: 53
    Average Goals Scored: 2.09
    Average Goals Conceded: 1.13
    Wins: 30
    Goal Difference: 45
    Date Game Result
    18/09
    Monaco
    2 - 1
    Lens
    		L
    13/09
    Le Mans
    2 - 2
    Lens
    		D
    10/09
    Slavia Praha
    2 - 3
    Lens
    		W
    05/09
    Lens
    0 - 1
    Lorient
    		L
    29/08
    Strasbourg
    2 - 1
    Lens
    		L

    Lens to win the match: 7/5

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    Lyon Preview

    Across 5 Ligue 1 matches, Lyon has posted 3 victories, 2 stalemates, and 0 defeats, averaging 2.2 points per fixture. In those games they scored 10 (2 per match) and conceded 2 (0.4 per match).

    During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Lyon has earned 33 wins from 58 matches across all competitions, scoring 99 goals (1.71 per match) and conceding 59 (1.02 per match).

    Team Statistics/Latest Results

    Lyon

    Goals Scored: 99
    Goals Conceded: 59
    Average Goals Scored: 1.71
    Average Goals Conceded: 1.02
    Wins: 33
    Goal Difference: 40
    Date Game Result
    19/09
    Lyon
    4 - 0
    Rennes
    		W
    16/09
    RSC Anderlecht
    1 - 2
    Lyon
    		W
    12/09
    Paris
    0 - 0
    Lyon
    		D
    04/09
    Lyon
    3 - 1
    Auxerre
    		W
    29/08
    Lyon
    1 - 1
    Le Havre
    		D

    Lyon to win the match: 7/4

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    Statistical Insights for Lens vs Lyon

    Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

    From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Lens vs Lyon fixture.

    Key metrics

    Team Form

    Lens

    France - Ligue 1

    Form Last 5 Games PPG
    Overall L D W L L 0.8
    Home L W W W L 1.8
    Away L D W L W 1.4

    Lyon

    France - Ligue 1

    Form Last 5 Games PPG
    Overall W W D W D 2.2
    Home W W D L W 2
    Away W D W D L 1.6
    Favourite
    Home Win
    11/8
    42.55%
    Draw
    13/5
    27.4%
    Away Win
    13/8
    37.74%
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    Key Metrics

    Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

    Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

    Key metrics

    Goals Scored

    Lens

    7

    last 5 matches

    Lyon

    10

    last 5 matches

    Performance Gap

    Lyon scored +43% more goals than Lens in the last 5 matches.

    Lens and Lyon goals scored count, last 5 matches
    Monaco Monaco
    1
    Le Mans Le Mans
    2
    Slavia Praha Slavia Praha
    3
    Lorient Lorient
    0
    Strasbourg Strasbourg
    1
    4
    Rennes Rennes
    2
    RSC Anderlecht RSC Anderlecht
    0
    Paris Paris
    3
    Auxerre Auxerre
    1
    Le Havre Le Havre
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    Key metrics

    Goals Conceded

    Lens

    9

    last 5 matches

    Lyon

    3

    last 5 matches

    Performance Gap

    Lens conceded +200% more goals than Lyon in the last 5 matches.

    Lens and Lyon goals conceded count, last 5 matches
    Monaco Monaco
    2
    Le Mans Le Mans
    2
    Slavia Praha Slavia Praha
    2
    Lorient Lorient
    1
    Strasbourg Strasbourg
    2
    0
    Rennes Rennes
    1
    RSC Anderlecht RSC Anderlecht
    0
    Paris Paris
    1
    Auxerre Auxerre
    1
    Le Havre Le Havre
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    Key metrics

    Corners

    Lens

    40

    last 5 matches

    Lyon

    24

    last 5 matches

    Performance Gap

    Lens received +67% more corners than Lyon in the last 5 matches.

    Lens and Lyon corners count, last 5 matches
    Monaco Monaco
    8
    Le Mans Le Mans
    9
    Slavia Praha Slavia Praha
    9
    Lorient Lorient
    8
    Strasbourg Strasbourg
    6
    3
    Rennes Rennes
    4
    RSC Anderlecht RSC Anderlecht
    3
    Paris Paris
    9
    Auxerre Auxerre
    5
    Le Havre Le Havre
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    Key metrics

    Cards

    Lens

    10

    last 5 matches

    Lyon

    9

    last 5 matches

    Performance Gap

    Lens received +11% more cards than Lyon in the last 5 matches.

    Lens and Lyon cards count, last 5 matches
    Monaco Monaco
    1
    Le Mans Le Mans
    3
    Slavia Praha Slavia Praha
    1
    Lorient Lorient
    3
    Strasbourg Strasbourg
    2
    4
    Rennes Rennes
    2
    RSC Anderlecht RSC Anderlecht
    1
    Paris Paris
    2
    Auxerre Auxerre
    0
    Le Havre Le Havre

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