Our Lyon vs Lorient Prediction: 1-1
Lyon vs Lorient in the France Ligue 1 is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 12, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Lyon vs Lorient 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
Lyon's Last Match – Angers vs Lyon
Lyon should win to turn things around after settling for a 0-0 France Ligue 1 draw against Angers on April 5. In that match, Lyon had 68% possession and 7 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Angers | 32% | 3 (1) | 0.3 | 26 |
 Lyon | 68% | 7 (3) | 0.85 | 52 |
Lorient's Last Match – Lorient vs Paris FC
Lorient will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 France Ligue 1 draw against Paris FC on April 5. In that match, Lorient saw 49% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lorient | 49% | 7 (3) | 1.17 | 43 |
 Paris FC | 51% | 6 (4) | 0.88 | 69 |
Lyon vs Lorient Stats
Key Stats
| Lyon | Lorient | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.98 | Attacking Strength | 0.84 |
| 0.84 | Defence Strength | 0.86 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lyon are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Lorient average 1.3 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Lyon 10-14
Lorient 13-11
What are the odds for this match?
Lyon to win: @1.666
Draw: @3.8
Lorient to win: @5.25
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.925
Lineups
Lyon (4-2-3-1) : Dominik Greif, Steeve Kango, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhate, Abner Vinicius, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Tyler Morton, Rachid Ghezzal, Noah Teye Nartey, Afonso Bastardo Moreira, Roman Yaremchuk
Lorient (3-4-2-1) : Yvon Mvogo, Bamo Meite, Abdoulaye Faye, Nathaniel Adjei, Theo Le Bris, Noah Cadiou, Arthur Avom Ebong, Arsene Kouassi, Jean-Victor Makengo, Pablo Pagis, Bamba Dieng