RC Lens vs Lyon: Prediction, Odds & Analysis
RC Lensvs
LyonThe model puts RC Lens at 43%. The model sees this as a close contest. Confidence: medium.
Why this prediction
+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.
- −The head-to-head history is finely balanced.
Win probabilities
Model vs market
Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.
Recent form
Expected goals
Most likely scorelines
Match DNA
Key points
- RC Lens have 1 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Lyon have 2 wins in their last 5 matches.
- RC Lens have won 6 of the head-to-head meetings.
- RC Lens is priced at 2.18.
Betting angles
Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.
Scoreline probability matrix
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | ||
| 1 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 1 | |
| 3 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | ||
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.
Full analysis
The model puts RC Lens at 43%. The model puts the draw at 27%. The model puts Lyon at 30%. The model's most likely scoreline is 2-1.
The market leans toward RC Lens. RC Lens is priced at 2.18. The draw is priced at 3.68. Lyon is priced at 3.096.
RC Lens have won 6 of the head-to-head meetings. Lyon have won 6 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 3 of their head-to-head meetings.
RC Lens have 1 wins in their last 5 matches. Lyon have 2 wins in their last 5 matches.
RC Lens average 3 goals per game this season. RC Lens average 55% possession. Lyon average 1 goals per game this season. Lyon average 48% possession.
The model gives 69% for both teams to score. The model gives 71% for over 2.5 goals.
This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite, RC Lens or Lyon?
Our model rates RC Lens as the most likely outcome at 43% probability.
What's a likely scoreline for RC Lens vs Lyon?
A scoreline around 2-1 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.
What's the head-to-head record?
In the last 15 meetings: 6 RC Lens wins, 3 draws, 6 Lyon wins.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
The indicators lean toward over 2.5 goals.
League table
France. Ligue 1| # | Team | GP | W | L | T | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  AS Monaco | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8:3 | 13 |
| 2 | Lyon | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10:2 | 11 |
| 3 |  Paris | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8:3 | 11 |
| 4 |  Lille OSC | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:4 | 10 |
| 5 |  Stade Rennais | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:9 | 10 |
| 6 |  Paris Saint-Germain | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8:7 | 8 |
| 7 |  Angers SCO | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 8 |  Strasbourg | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10:10 | 7 |
| 9 |  Le Mans | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9:9 | 6 |
| 10 |  Auxerre | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7:12 | 6 |
| 11 |  Stade Brestois 29 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7:8 | 5 |
| 12 |  Lorient | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5:6 | 5 |
| 13 |  Toulouse | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7:9 | 5 |
| 14 |  Nice | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | 5 |
| 15 | RC Lens | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9:9 | 4 |
| 16 |  Troyes AC | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4:11 | 4 |
| 17 |  Olympique de Marseille | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7:8 | 3 |
| 18 |  Le Havre | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4:7 | 2 |
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