Lens vs Lyon: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 August

Lens
WDDWL
2nd place in France Ligue 1
1
0-1
FT
16/08/2025 11:00
Lyon
WWWWL
4th place in France Ligue 1
France Ligue 1
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lens vs Lyon on 16 August 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lens vs Lyon preview before placing your bet.

  • Lens will face Lyon in France Ligue 1 on August 16, 2025 at 11:00.
  • Lens are currently 2nd with 70 points after 34 matches.
  • Lyon sit 4th with 60 points from 34 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.22.
Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards
Home team Away team
Probability %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
favorite match
11:00

2025-08-16

Lens vs Lyon - Prediction & Odds

Lens
Lens
Lyon
Lyon
2025-08-16 11:00
40
26
34
1
2 - 1
2 - 1
2.75
2.22
FT
0-1 0-1
-
weather
27℃～28℃
STANDINGS UP TO 16/08/2025
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG) Paris Saint Germain (PSG)
76 34 24 4 6 74 29 45
02 Lens Lens
70 34 22 4 8 66 35 31
03 Lille Lille
61 34 18 7 9 52 37 15
04 Lyon Lyon
60 34 18 6 10 53 40 13
05 Marseille Marseille
59 34 18 5 11 63 45 18
06 Rennes Rennes
59 34 17 8 9 59 50 9
07 Monaco Monaco
54 34 16 6 12 60 54 6
08 Strasbourg Strasbourg
53 34 15 8 11 58 47 11
09 Lorient Lorient
45 34 11 12 11 48 51 -3
10 Toulouse Toulouse
44 33 12 8 13 47 46 1
11 Paris FC Paris FC
44 34 11 11 12 47 50 -3
12 Stade Brestois Stade Brestois
39 34 10 9 15 43 55 -12
13 Angers Angers
36 34 9 9 16 29 48 -19
14 Le Havre Le Havre
35 34 7 14 13 32 44 -12
15 AJ Auxerre AJ Auxerre
34 34 8 10 16 34 44 -10
16 Nice Nice
32 34 7 11 16 37 60 -23
17 Nantes Nantes
23 33 5 8 20 29 52 -23
18 Metz Metz
17 34 3 8 23 32 76 -44
Head To Head
04/05/2025 11:15
Lyon Lyon
1 - 2
Lens Lens
FRA D1
15/09/2024 14:45
Lens Lens
0 - 0
Lyon Lyon
FRA D1
03/03/2024 15:45
Lyon Lyon
0 - 3
Lens Lens
FRA D1
02/12/2023 11:59
Lens Lens
3 - 2
Lyon Lyon
FRA D1
12/02/2023 15:45
Lyon Lyon
2 - 1
Lens Lens
FRA D1
02/10/2022 14:45
Lens Lens
1 - 0
Lyon Lyon
FRA D1
Lyon
3
50%
Draw
1
17%
Lens
2
33%
Lens Lens Last 6 matches
02/08/2025 12:00
Lens 0 - 2 AS Roma
INT CF
30/07/2025 14:40
Wolves 1 - 3 Lens
INT CF
26/07/2025 11:00
Lens 2 - 1 Metz
INT CF
19/07/2025 06:00
USL Dunkerque 1 - 5 Lens
INT CF
12/07/2025 06:00
Lens 2 - 2 Standard Liege
INT CF
05/07/2025 05:00
Boulogne 2 - 2 Lens
INT CF
Win
50%
Draw
33%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Lyon Lyon
02/08/2025 09:40
Bayern Munchen 2 - 1 Lyon
INT CF
30/07/2025 11:30
Mallorca 0 - 4 Lyon
INT CF
26/07/2025 09:00
Hamburger SV 0 - 4 Lyon
INT CF
23/07/2025 04:30
Lyon 0 - 0 Jeunesse Molenbeek
INT CF
19/07/2025 05:10
Lyon 1 - 0 Villefranche
INT CF
17/05/2025 15:00
Lyon 2 - 0 Angers
FRA D1
Win
67%
Draw
17%
Lost
17%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues France Ligue 1

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games
Lens
Lens
40
 Lyon
Lyon
48
Goals
Scored
48
Avg. per game
1.20
Conceded
19
Avg. per game
0.48
Scored
43
Avg. per game
0.90
Conceded
28
Avg. per game
0.58
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 40 matches
YesNo
31 (78%)9 (23%)
In last 40 matches
NoYes
28 (58%)20 (42%)
Lens

Lens

Recent matches

Lyon

Lyon

Under /Over

(85%)34 6(15%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

Under /Over

(45%)18 22(55%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

Under /Over

(53%)21 19(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(55%)22 18(45%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Lens Lens
Lyon Lyon
Shots
Lens
Lens
Total shots
16.18 avg / game
Blocked
133 total
Avg. 3.80
Lyon
Lyon
Total shots
13.10 avg / game
Blocked
147 total
Avg. 3.27
Lens Lens Pass Lyon Lyon
Total passes
18366
Avg. 471 / game
Accurate
84%
Ball possession
53%
Total passes
23876
Avg. 497 / game
Accurate
86%
Ball possession
56%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Lens
Lens
3708
Avg. 92.70 / game
 Lyon
Lyon
4643
Avg. 96.73 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Lens
Lens
2054
Avg. 51.35 / game
 Lyon
Lyon
2323
Avg. 48.40 / game
OTHERS
Lens
Lens
40
Played games
Lyon
Lyon
48
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.33
13
Clean sheets
22
0.46
6.28
251
Corners
275
5.73
16.95
678
Throw-ins
824
17.17
1.90
76
Offsides
70
1.46
2.43
97
GK saves
130
2.71
Lens
Lens
DISCIPLINARY
Lyon
Lyon
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.88
75
Yellow card
85
1.77
0.13
5
Red card
9
0.19
12.65
506
Fouls
598
12.46
11.03
441
Tackles
422
8.79
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How We Build the Lens vs Lyon Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lens vs Lyon on 16 August 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this France Ligue 1 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Lens vs Lyon Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Lens's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Lyon's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

France Ligue 1 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live France Ligue 1 standings and the France Ligue 1 form table to understand exactly where Lens and Lyon sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our France Ligue 1 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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