Our Lorient vs Lyon Prediction: 2-2
Lorient vs Lyon in the France Ligue 1 is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Sunday December 7, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 2-2 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This Lorient 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
Lorient's Last Match – Lorient vs Nice
Lorient will want to continue their winning form after a 3-1 France Ligue 1 victory over Nice, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Lorient controlled 43% of possession and managed 13 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lorient | 43% | 13 (7) | 2.83 | 40 |
 Nice | 57% | 4 (3) | 0.69 | 47 |
Lyon's Last Match – Lyon vs Nantes
Lyon will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-0 France Ligue 1 victory over Nantes on November 30. In that match, Lyon recorded 72% possession, firing 16 shots at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lyon | 72% | 16 (7) | 1.63 | 72 |
 Nantes | 28% | 6 (4) | 0.86 | 15 |
Lorient vs Lyon Stats
Key Stats
| Lorient | Lyon | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | Attacking Strength | 0.91 |
| 1.52 | Defence Strength | 0.84 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lorient are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Lyon average 2.0 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.