Our Lens vs Lyon Prediction: 1-2
Lens vs Lyon in the France Ligue 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. We’re backing a 1-2 away win, but with both sides showing goal-scoring potential, BTTS is another good betting choice.
This Lens vs Lyon prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Lens's Last Match – Lens vs RB Leipzig
Lens must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 Europe Friendlies victory over RB Leipzig in their last outing. In that match, Lens had 55% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lens | 55% | 0 (3) | - | 36 |
RB Leipzig | 45% | 0 (2) | - | 25 |
Lyon's Last Match – Lyon vs Getafe
Lyon will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 Elite Club Friendlies victory over Getafe on August 9. In that match, Lyon controlled 65% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lyon | 65% | 0 (3) | - | 30 |
Getafe | 35% | 0 (2) | - | 25 |
Lens vs Lyon Stats
Key Stats
| Lens | Lyon | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.68 | Attacking Strength | 1.26 |
| 1.11 | Defence Strength | 1.17 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lens are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Lyon average 1.9 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Lens 21-14
Lyon 19-8
What are the odds for this match?
Lens to win: @2.25
Draw: @3.5
Lyon to win: @3