Real Sociedad vs Lyon: Prediction, Odds & Analysis
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LyonThe model puts Real Sociedad at 51%. The model leans toward Real Sociedad. Confidence: high.
Why this prediction
+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.
- +Recent form favours Real Sociedad.
- −The head-to-head history is finely balanced.
Win probabilities
Model vs market
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Recent form
Expected goals
Most likely scorelines
Match DNA
Key points
- Real Sociedad have 4 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Lyon have 2 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Real Sociedad have won 2 of the head-to-head meetings.
- Real Sociedad is priced at 1.94.
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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | |||
| 1 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 2 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | ||
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |||
| 5 | 1 | 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 Real Sociedad at 51%. The model puts the draw at 24%. The model puts Lyon at 24%. The model's most likely scoreline is 1-0.
The market leans toward Real Sociedad. Real Sociedad is priced at 1.94. The draw is priced at 3.78. Lyon is priced at 3.64.
Real Sociedad have won 2 of the head-to-head meetings. Lyon have won 2 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 1 of their head-to-head meetings.
Real Sociedad have 4 wins in their last 5 matches. Real Sociedad are on 3 wins in a row. Lyon have 2 wins in their last 5 matches.
Real Sociedad average 1 goals per game this season. Real Sociedad average 62% possession. Lyon average 2 goals per game this season. Lyon average 42% possession.
The model gives 54% for both teams to score. The model gives 56% 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, Real Sociedad or Lyon?
Our model rates Real Sociedad as the most likely outcome at 51% probability.
What's a likely scoreline for Real Sociedad vs Lyon?
A scoreline around 1-0 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.
What's the head-to-head record?
In the last 5 meetings: 2 Real Sociedad wins, 1 draws, 2 Lyon wins.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
The indicators lean toward over 2.5 goals.
League table
UEFA Europa League - League stage| # | Team | GP | W | L | T | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Benfica | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10:2 | 9 |
| 2 |  Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:0 | 9 |
| 3 |  Bournemouth | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 4 |  Ferencvarosi | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 9 |
| 5 |  Olympiacos Piraeus | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 9 |
| 6 |  Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:1 | 7 |
| 7 |  Juventus | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9:3 | 7 |
| 8 |  Besiktas | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9:5 | 7 |
| 9 |  Sunderland | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 7 |
| 10 |  AZ Alkmaar | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 6 |
| 11 |  AC Omonia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 12 | Lyon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:6 | 6 |
| 13 |  Stade Rennais | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:3 | 5 |
| 14 | Real Sociedad | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:3 | 4 |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:5 | 4 |
| 16 |  AC Sparta Prague | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:3 | 4 |
| 17 |  Levski Sofia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 18 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 4 |
| 19 |  Sturm Graz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1:3 | 4 |
| 20 |  N.E.C. | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:8 | 4 |
| 21 |  Red Bull Salzburg | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:6 | 4 |
| 22 |  Anderlecht | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 23 |  TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:5 | 3 |
| 24 |  Milan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 25 |  Celta | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 26 |  OFI Crete | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 27 |  Jagiellonia Bialystok | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:6 | 3 |
| 28 |  S.C.U. Torreense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 29 |  Celje | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:7 | 1 |
| 30 |  Hapoel Be'er Sheva | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:6 | 1 |
| 31 |  Lillestrom | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:9 | 1 |
| 32 |  Lech Poznan | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:9 | 1 |
| 33 |  Viktoria Plzen | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:7 | 0 |
| 34 |  Olympique de Marseille | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1:6 | 0 |
| 35 |  Celtic | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3:9 | 0 |
| 36 |  Ararat - Armenia | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:11 | 0 |
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