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

Lens

W D D W L

2nd place in France Ligue 1

0-1

16/08/2025 11:00

Lyon

W W W W L

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 are currently 2nd with 70 points after 34 matches.
Lyon sit 4th with 60 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Lens to win with probability 40%.
Head-to-head history favors Lens, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Lyon have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

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 %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2025-08-16

Lens vs Lyon - Prediction & Odds

Lens

Lyon

2025-08-16 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/08/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)	76	34	24	4	6	74	29	45
02 Lens	70	34	22	4	8	66	35	31
03 Lille	61	34	18	7	9	52	37	15
04 Lyon	60	34	18	6	10	53	40	13
05 Marseille	59	34	18	5	11	63	45	18
06 Rennes	59	34	17	8	9	59	50	9
07 Monaco	54	34	16	6	12	60	54	6
08 Strasbourg	53	34	15	8	11	58	47	11
09 Lorient	45	34	11	12	11	48	51	-3
10 Toulouse	44	33	12	8	13	47	46	1
11 Paris FC	44	34	11	11	12	47	50	-3
12 Stade Brestois	39	34	10	9	15	43	55	-12
13 Angers	36	34	9	9	16	29	48	-19
14 Le Havre	35	34	7	14	13	32	44	-12
15 AJ Auxerre	34	34	8	10	16	34	44	-10
16 Nice	32	34	7	11	16	37	60	-23
17 Nantes	23	33	5	8	20	29	52	-23
18 Metz	17	34	3	8	23	32	76	-44

Head To Head

04/05/2025 11:15

Lyon

1 - 2

Lens

FRA D1

15/09/2024 14:45

Lens

0 - 0

Lyon

FRA D1

03/03/2024 15:45

Lyon

0 - 3

Lens

FRA D1

02/12/2023 11:59

Lens

3 - 2

Lyon

FRA D1

12/02/2023 15:45

Lyon

2 - 1

Lens

FRA D1

02/10/2022 14:45

Lens

1 - 0

Lyon

FRA D1

Lens

67%

Draw

17%

Lyon

17%

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

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

Played games

Goals

Scored

265

Avg. per game

1.82

Conceded

154

Avg. per game

1.05

Scored

315

Avg. per game

2.06

Conceded

183

Avg. per game

1.20

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 146 home matches

YesNo

119 (82%)27 (18%)

In last 146 home matches

NoYes

133 (87%)20 (13%)

Lens

Recent matches

Lyon

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lens

Lyon

Shots

Lens

Total shots

14.93 avg / game

Blocked

358 total

Avg. 3.58

Lyon

Total shots

14.79 avg / game

Blocked

434 total

Avg. 3.84

Lens Pass Lyon

Total passes

56080

Avg. 488 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

67718

Avg. 537 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

56%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lens

146

Played games

Lyon

153

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.36

Clean sheets

0.32

5.08

741

Corners

820

5.36

14.97

2186

Throw-ins

2338

15.28

1.56

228

Offsides

255

1.67

1.97

288

GK saves

396

2.59

Lens

DISCIPLINARY

Lyon

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.51

221

204

1.33

0.11

0.08

10.48

1530

Fouls

1576

10.30

11.52

1682

Tackles

1903

12.44

NEXT MATCHES

08/16

Lens

Paris Saint Germain (PSG)

NEXT MATCHES

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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