Lorient and Lyon face each other on Sunday 12.07.2025, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a Ligue 1 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Lorient's home ground, the Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Lorient and Lyon, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Lorient vs Lyon
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1st Half Under 2.5 Goals
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Lorient preview
Lorient heads into the match with the following record in the Ligue 1: in 14 matches, Le FCL secured 3 victories, 5 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Lorient's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 3 victories so far.
Lorient has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 18 goals, of which 18 were scored in the Ligue 1, resulting in an average of 1.29 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Pablo Pagis, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Kan Guy Arsu00e8ne Kouassi has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Lorient has conceded 28 goals in the Ligue 1 (an average of 2 per game) and 28 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 2 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Lyon preview
Lyon comes into the game with 14 matches played so far in the Ligue 1. They have secured 7 victories, 3 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.71 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses.
Olympique Lyonnais's attack has been highly effective, scoring 32 goals during this period. Of that total, 21 were netted in the Ligue 1, with an average of 1.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.68.
Olympique Lyonnais's offensive system is led by Pavel Šulc, the team's top scorer this season. The czech midfielder has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Afonso Bastardo Moreira. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 15 goals with an average of 1.07 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 17 goals in 19 matches, averaging 0.89 per match.
Head to head: Lorient vs Lyon
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Lorient
France - Ligue 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D L D |
1 |
| Home | W D D D W |
1.71 |
| Away | D L L L D |
0.29 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 21% | 43% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.29 | 4.29 | 2.29 |
| Scored | 1.29 | 2.29 | 0.29 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 86% | 29% |
| Without Conceding | 7% | 14% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 36% | 0% | 71% |
| 1st to Score | 43% | 57% | 29% |
|
xG
|
1.34 | 1.51 | 1.17 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.29 | 1.24 |
Lyon
France - Ligue 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L D D |
1.71 |
| Home | W L W L W |
2.14 |
| Away | D D D L W |
1.29 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 71% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.57 | 2.71 | 2.43 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.86 | 1.14 |
| Conceded | 1.07 | 0.86 | 1.29 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 43% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 57% | 57% | 57% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 43% | 71% | 71% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.56 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 0.95 | 1.55 |
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