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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | Lyon | 2 - 2 (PEN 4-5) | Lens | Coupe de France | Parc Olympique Lyonnais |
| 08/16/2025 | Lens | 0 - 1 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 05/04/2025 | Lyon | 1 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 09/15/2024 | Lens | 0 - 0 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 03/03/2024 | Lyon | 0 - 3 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 12/02/2023 | Lens | 3 - 2 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 02/12/2023 | Lyon | 2 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 10/02/2022 | Lens | 1 - 0 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 02/19/2022 | Lens | 1 - 1 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 10/30/2021 | Lyon | 2 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
Lens Win
Lyon Win
Draw
League Standings
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +8
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P: 5 GD: -1
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P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -1
Match Preview
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Lens
Lyon
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Table-topping Ambitions Meet Relegation Fears
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 83/100. Unbeaten Lyon face a surprisingly dangerous away trip to a desperate Lens side fighting for survival.
The Setup
This October 09, 2026 clash at Stade Bollaert-Delelis is a tale of two entirely different seasons. Lyon arrive sitting pretty in second place, firmly entrenched in the title race with an unbeaten record. Lens, meanwhile, are enduring a nightmare. Stranded in 15th place, they are already staring down the barrel of a relegation battle. Despite this chasm, the hosts surprisingly edge the win probabilities. A perfect Form rating tells you the visitors are flying, but the high Stakes multiplier means desperate teams at home cannot be ignored. The competitive Balance tilts toward chaos, setting the stage for the Stars on both sides to decide the outcome in crunch moments.
Key Battle
Franjo Ivanović carries the heavy attacking burden for the hosts. He must find a way past Z. Athekame, who has been dominating the flanks for Lyon. Whoever wins this direct duel dictates the flow of the match.
Our Prediction
Lens will make it ugly and physical to disrupt the visitors' rhythm. However, Lyon's superior attacking depth will eventually break through. Expect a 1-2 away victory where clinical finishing proves the difference.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes. High stakes at both ends of the table make this a compelling, high-pressure fixture.
What's the predicted outcome?
A hard-fought 1-2 away victory for title-chasing Lyon.
Where are Lens and Lyon in the league table?
Lyon sit comfortably in 2nd place, while Lens are struggling dangerously in 15th.
What is Lens's current form?
Dismal. They have managed just one win alongside one draw and three losses in their last five league outings.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Z. Athekame (Lyon) is dominating right now, registering 2 goals and 1 assist in 3 matches while averaging a 7.4 rating.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.