RC Lens begin their 2025/26 Ligue 1 campaign with a home clash against Olympique Lyonnais at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Saturday, August 16, 2025 (kick-off 16:00). Both teams finished last season strongly and will be eager to start with three points. Below is our detailed Lens vs Lyon betting preview, including expert predictions, team news, H2H stats, odds, and lineups.
Lens vs Lyon Betting Prediction
The opening-weekend fixture promises goals. Recent meetings between Lens and Lyon have been open, with plenty of attacking talent on display. Bookmakers currently price Over 2.5 goals at 1.68, offering strong value. Given both sides’ recent attacking form, three or more goals look highly probable.
- Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.68
- Alternative Bet: Both Teams to Score (BTTS) – Yes
Lens vs Lyon Head-to-Head (H2H)
- Lens are unbeaten in their last 4 meetings with Lyon.
- Last encounter: Lyon 1–2 Lens (April 2025).
- Past 10 matches: Lens (4 wins), Lyon (3 wins), Draws (3).
Key stat: Lens have scored in 9 of their last 10 matches against Lyon.
Lens: Recent Form & Key Players
Lens come into this clash full of confidence after a 4-0 home win over Monaco on the final day of last season. Neil El Aynaoui netted a brace, while Adrien Thomasson and Anass Zaroury also scored.
Lens’ Last 10 Ligue 1 Matches:
- 6 wins, 1 draw, 3 defeats
- Avg. possession: 51.9%
- Goals scored: 1.3 per game
- Goals conceded: 1.0 per game
Key Players to Watch:
- Neil El Aynaoui – 5 goals in last 10 games
- Adrien Thomasson – 4 assists, midfield creativity
- Mathew Ryan – 4 clean sheets
Lyon: Recent Form & Key Players
Lyon finished the season with a 2-0 victory over Angers, thanks to a brace from captain Alexandre Lacazette. Under Paulo Fonseca, the team looks sharper in attack and more stable defensively.
Lyon’s Last 10 Ligue 1 Matches:
- 6 wins, 4 defeats
- Avg. possession: 59.4%
- Goals scored: 2.1 per game
- Goals conceded: 1.5 per game
Key Players to Watch:
- Alexandre Lacazette – 6 goals in last 10 matches
- Georges Mikautadze – 5 goals, 4 assists
- Rayan Cherki – flair & creativity
Predicted Lineups
Lens (3-4-3)
Robin Risser (GK); Malang Sarr, Samson Baidoo, Matthieu Udol; Ruben Aguilar, Adrien Thomasson, Andy Diouf, Deiver Machado; Florian Thauvin, Martin Satriano, Morgan Guilavogui.
Lyon (4-2-3-1)
Remy Descamps (GK); Sael Kumbedi, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhate, Abner; Tanner Tessmann, Tyler Morton; Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Corentin Tolisso, Malick Fofana; Georges Mikautadze.
Lens vs Lyon Odds (Selected Markets)
- Lens to Win – 2.40
- Draw – 3.40
- Lyon to Win – 2.85
- Over 2.5 Goals – 1.68
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS – Yes) – 1.65
(Odds subject to change – check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.)
Expert Score Prediction
Considering Lens’ strong home form and Lyon’s attacking depth, this should be an entertaining clash. Both sides are capable of scoring, but Lens’ defensive record at home gives them a slight edge.
Predicted Scoreline: Lens 2–2 Lyon