Lille vs Lyon: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips Predictions

Lille vs Lyon: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: September 28, 2025 | Decathlon Arena | Ligue 1 | 16:15 GMT

Lille and Lyon preview, with our advanced algorithm predicting Lille to come out on top in this clash of Ligue 1 heavyweights. Both sides come into the game in excellent form with a close game predicted in the North of France.

Key Betting Tip: Lille Win & BTTS @ 4.0 (Betfred)

Lille vs Lyon Predicted Lineups

Lille Predicted XI: Ozer, Santos, Mbemba, Goffi, Verdonk, Mukau, Haraldsson, Bentaleb, Fernandez-Pardo, Igamane, Sahraoui

Lyon Predicted XI: Greif, Kluivert, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico, Morton, de Carvalho, Karabec, Sulc, Fofana, Satriano

Lille vs Lyon Current League Standings

Both sides have made a strong start to their respective Ligue 1 campaigns with Lille in 5th with 10 points, and Lyon flying high in 3rd having won four of their opening five games.

Lille vs Lyon Head-to-Head Timeline

All of the last five meetings between the sides have been close affairs with only one game being separated by more than a goal, and both teams finding the net in all but one of the games.

Recent Head-to-Head:

April 2025: Lyon 2-1 Lille (Ligue 1)

November 2024: Lille 1-1 Lyon (Ligue 1)

May 2024: Lille 3-4 Lyon (Ligue 1)

February 2024: Lyon 2-1 Lille (Coupe de France)

November 2023: Lyon 0-2 Lille (Ligue 1)

Recent Lille vs Lyon Matches Analysis

Lille Last 5 Matches:

Lille 2-1 Brann (Europa League)

Lens 3-0 Lille (Ligue 1)

Lille 2-1 Toulouse (Ligue 1)

Lorient 1-7 Lille (Ligue 1)

Lille 1-0 Monaco (Ligue 1)

Lille have started the season in excellent form both domestically and continental. The only blemish has been the heavy away defeat to Lens.

Lyon Last 5 Matches:

FC Utrecht 0-1 Lyon (Europa League)

Lyon 1-0 Angers (Ligue 1)

Rennes 3-1 Lyon (Ligue 1)

Lyon 1-0 Marseille (Ligue 1)

Lyon 3-0 Metz (Ligue 1)

Not only have Lyon been winning consistently but they have been rock solid defensively, with the only slip-up against Rennes.

Lille vs Lyon Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 47% confidence in a Lille victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Lille vs Lyon Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Lille to Win & BTTS @ 4.0 - Our in-house betting tipsters have predicted Lille to end Lyon's recent run of good form with home superiority, albeit we are predicting a close contest.

Key Players to Watch: Lille vs Lyon

Matias Fernandez-Pardo (Lille) – The Spanish midfielder has been key for Lille this season, contributing two goals and an assist from his left-wing berth.

Malick Fofana (Lyon) – Fofana was the subject of plenty of transfer rumours over the summer, but has remained in Lyon. His early season performances have continued to impress, with a goal and an assist to his name.

Lille vs Lyon Match Facts

Referee: Mathieu Vernice

Broadcast Details:

UK: Ligue 1 Pass

Europe: beIN Sports

Stadium Information: The Decathlon Arena will host this Ligue 1 clash on Sunday with a packed out stadium expected, with both sides aiming to keep the pressure on French juggernauts PSG.