Lille v Lyon prediction
Team pages: Lille · Lyon · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Lille v Lyon, Ligue 1 on Sat, 21 Nov 2026 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Lille host Lyon in Ligue 1 on Saturday 21 November (kick-off 16:00 UK).
The key numbers
Lyon have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions. Lyon are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Lille, every meeting checked.
Form and the table
Five of Lille’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (33%). Both teams scored in five of Lille’s last 15 results in all competitions (33%). At home, Lille have two wins, four draws and two defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.25 points per game, scoring 1.13 and conceding 1.13. Lille have scored 10 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Lille have conceded five goals, the fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.
11 of Lyon’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in 10 of Lyon’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). Away from home, Lyon have two wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.14 points per game, scoring 1.14 and conceding 1.14. Lyon have scored 13 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Lyon have conceded five goals, the fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Lille (fourth) and Lyon (first) are level on points, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Lyon the stronger side, 72 rating points above Lille (Lyon 1795, Lille 1723, after at least 327 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 1 February 2026, finished Lyon 1–0 Lille.
Team news
Predicted Lille XI (4-2-3-1): B. Özer, A. Ribeiro, N. Ngoy, R. Perraud, T. Santos, N. Bentaleb, H. Haraldsson, N. Mukau, E. Mbappé, B. André, O. Giroud — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Tiago Santos (4.3 per match over seven appearances, two goals) and Alexsandro Ribeiro (3.9 per match over eight appearances, one goal) have been Lille’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Lille (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Tiago Santos averages 2.1 tackles per 90 over 562 minutes, with a tackle in five of the last seven appearances. Alexsandro Ribeiro averages 1.7 tackles per 90 over 810 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last nine appearances.
Predicted Lyon XI (4-3-3): D. Greif, Z. Athekame, F. Bacher, Abner, M. Niakhaté, M. Bidstrup, C. Tolisso, T. Morton, L. Openda, K. Boudache, E. Nuamah — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Zachary Athekame (4.8 per match over nine appearances, two goals and three assists) and Corentin Tolisso (4.5 per match over 13 appearances, two goals and four assists) have been Lyon’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Lyon (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Zachary Athekame averages 2.4 tackles per 90 over 1035 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last 10 appearances. Corentin Tolisso averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 963 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Ligue 1 · Stade Pierre-Mauroy
- Head-to-head (last 6): Lille 0 · draws 1 · Lyon 5 · 2.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Lille 2W 1D 2L · Lyon 4W 0D 1L
Lille v Lyon (Ligue 1): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Lille for / against | Line | Lyon for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 2 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.13 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.25 for · 5.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 10.63 for · 15.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.63 for · 11.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5.63 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.13 for · 14.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.75 for · 13.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.25 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.5 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
Lille
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Bakwa n 8 | 54.9 | 2.3 | 1.8 | — |
| B. André n 8 | 68.1 | 2 | 1.8 | — |
| C. Verdonk n 8 | 22.5 | 2 | 0.5 | — |
| A. Ueda n 8 | 56.6 | 1.6 | 1.2 | — |
| G. Perrin n 8 | 29.1 | 1.5 | 0.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Ueda n 8 | 56.6 | 3 | 2.2 |
| M. Kjærgaard n 8 | 40.6 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| E. Mbappé n 8 | 56.8 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Tiago Santos n 8 | 71.8 | 1.4 | 0.9 |
| D. Bakwa n 8 | 54.9 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Ueda n 8 | 56.6 | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| O. Giroud n 8 | 45.5 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| D. Bakwa n 8 | 54.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| M. Kjærgaard n 8 | 40.6 | 0 | 0.6 |
| Félix Correia n 8 | 65.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| C. Verdonk n 8 | 22.5 | 4.5 |
| B. André n 8 | 68.1 | 3 |
| N. Mukau n 8 | 53.4 | 2.7 |
| G. Perrin n 8 | 29.1 | 2.7 |
| R. Perraud n 8 | 76 | 2.2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando Gill n 8 | 91.8 | 4 |
| B. Özer n 8 | 90 | 3.2 |
Lyon
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Kluivert n 8 | 68.4 | 2 | 0.3 | — |
| N. Tagliafico n 8 | 63.8 | 1.9 | 2.1 | — |
| M. Ouédraogo n 8 | 55.4 | 1.6 | 1.4 | — |
| M. Fofana n 8 | 41 | 1.6 | 1.4 | — |
| M. Niakhaté n 8 | 84.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loïs Openda n 8 | 58.8 | 2.9 | 1.7 |
| Ernest Nuamah n 8 | 73.1 | 2 | 1.1 |
| Keito Nakamura n 8 | 43.3 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| M. Fofana n 8 | 41 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| K. Boudache n 8 | 38.5 | 1.5 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keito Nakamura n 8 | 43.3 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Ernest Nuamah n 8 | 73.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| P. Šulc n 8 | 58.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Zachary Athekame n 8 | 80.9 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| C. Tolisso n 8 | 73 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| K. Merah n 8 | 43.6 | 4.9 |
| M. Bidstrup n 8 | 53 | 4 |
| R. Kluivert n 8 | 68.4 | 2.5 |
| Keito Nakamura n 8 | 43.3 | 2.3 |
| Zachary Athekame n 8 | 80.9 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. Greif n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
| R. Descamps n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Lille v Lyon — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-02-01 Lyon 1–0 Lille
- 2026-01-11 Lille 1–2 Lyon
- 2025-09-28 Lille 0–1 Lyon
- 2025-04-05 Lyon 2–1 Lille
- 2024-11-01 Lille 1–1 Lyon
- 2024-05-06 Lille 3–4 Lyon
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Lille and Lyon?
- In their last 6 meetings, Lille won 0, Lyon won 5 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Lille and Lyon?
- Recent form — Lille 2W 1D 2L; Lyon 4W 0D 1L.
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