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 – Nantes vs Lorient
Lorient should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 France Ligue 1 draw against Nantes on November 23. In that match, Lorient controlled 44% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nantes | 56% | 6 (2) | 0.82 | 53 |
 Lorient | 44% | 6 (2) | 0.3 | 32 |
Lyon's Last Match – Auxerre vs Lyon
Lyon will be determined to find a winning touch after a 0-0 France Ligue 1 draw against Auxerre on November 23. In that match, Lyon recorded 70% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Auxerre | 30% | 4 (6) | 1.84 | 39 |
 Lyon | 70% | 10 (7) | 1.4 | 53 |
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 1.0 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Lyon average 1.4 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.