Our Lyon vs Marseille Prediction: 2-1
Lyon vs Marseille in the France Ligue 1 is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 31, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Lyon vs Marseille 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 – Lens vs Lyon
Determined to maintain their recent success, Lyon must win following their 1-0 France Ligue 1 victory against Lens on August 16. In that match, Lyon saw 44% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lens | 56% | 11 (3) | 1.41 | 78 |
Lyon | 44% | 8 (2) | 1.26 | 24 |
Marseille's Last Match – Rennes vs Marseille
Marseille must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 France Ligue 1 defeat against Rennes on August 15. In that match, Marseille recorded 72% possession, attempting 16 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rennes | 28% | 7 (5) | 1.12 | 19 |
Marseille | 72% | 16 (2) | 1.74 | 89 |
Lyon vs Marseille Stats
Key Stats
| Lyon | Marseille | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.37 | Attacking Strength | 0.74 |
| 0.74 | Defence Strength | 1.12 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lyon are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Marseille average 2.1 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.