Lyon vs Lens: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 12 February

Lyon
WWLWW
7th place in France Ligue 1
2 - 1
FT
12/02/2023 15:45
Lens
WWWWW
2nd place in France Ligue 1
France Ligue 1
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lyon vs Lens on 12 February 2023 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lyon vs Lens preview before placing your bet.

  • Lyon are currently 7th with 62 points after 38 matches.
  • Lens sit 2nd with 84 points from 38 matches.
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
STANDINGS UP TO 12/02/2023
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG) Paris Saint Germain (PSG)
85 38 27 4 7 89 40 49
02 Lens Lens
84 38 25 9 4 68 29 39
03 Marseille Marseille
73 38 22 7 9 67 40 27
04 Rennes Rennes
68 38 21 5 12 69 39 30
05 Lille Lille
67 38 19 10 9 65 44 21
06 Monaco Monaco
65 38 19 8 11 70 58 12
07 Lyon Lyon
62 38 18 8 12 65 47 18
08 Clermont Clermont
59 38 17 8 13 45 49 -4
09 Nice Nice
58 38 15 13 10 48 37 11
10 Lorient Lorient
55 38 15 10 13 52 53 -1
11 Reims Reims
51 38 12 15 11 45 45 0
12 Montpellier Montpellier
50 38 15 5 18 65 62 3
13 Toulouse Toulouse
48 38 13 9 16 51 57 -6
14 Stade Brestois Stade Brestois
44 38 11 11 16 44 54 -10
15 Strasbourg Strasbourg
40 38 9 13 16 51 59 -8
16 Nantes Nantes
36 38 7 15 16 37 55 -18
17 AJ Auxerre AJ Auxerre
35 38 8 11 19 35 63 -28
18 Ajaccio Ajaccio
26 38 7 5 26 23 74 -51
19 Troyes Troyes
24 38 4 12 22 45 81 -36
20 Angers Angers
18 38 4 6 28 33 81 -48
Lyon Lyon Last 6 matches
30/07/2026 01:00
Real Betis 4 - 0 Lyon International Club Friendly
24/07/2026 19:00
VfL Wolfsburg 0 - 2 Lyon International Club Friendly
19/07/2026 00:00
Slavia Praha 2 - 0 Lyon International Club Friendly
15/07/2026 23:30
Lyon 2 - 1 Servette International Club Friendly
11/07/2026 15:30
Lyon 6 - 3 St. Gallen International Club Friendly
08/07/2026 15:30
Lyon 5 - 2 Macon International Club Friendly
Win
67%
Draw
0%
Lost
33%
Last 6 matches Lens Lens
29/07/2026 03:00
Lens 0 - 0 FC Famalicao International Club Friendly
29/07/2026 00:00
Crystal Palace 0 - 3 Lens International Club Friendly
25/07/2026 17:00
Lens 2 - 2 Charleroi International Club Friendly
18/07/2026 17:00
Lens 4 - 1 Boulogne International Club Friendly
23/05/2026 02:00
Lens 3 - 1 Nice France Cup
18/05/2026 02:00
Lyon 0 - 4 Lens France Ligue 1
Win
67%
Draw
33%
Lost
0%
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
Lyon
Lyon
19
 Lens
Lens
19
Goals
Scored
14
Avg. per game
0.74
Conceded
13
Avg. per game
0.68
Scored
19
Avg. per game
1.00
Conceded
5
Avg. per game
0.26
Scored a goal
In last 6 home matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 home matches
NoYes
6 (100%)0 (0%)
In last 19 home matches
YesNo
11 (58%)8 (42%)
In last 19 home matches
NoYes
12 (63%)7 (37%)
Lyon

Lyon

Recent matches

Lens

Lens

Under /Over

(74%)14 5(26%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(74%)14 5(26%)

Under /Over

(47%)9 10(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(37%)7 12(63%)

Under /Over

(37%)7 12(63%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(37%)7 12(63%)

/Yes

(63%)12 7(37%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)10 9(47%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Lyon Lyon
Lens Lens
Shots
Lyon
Lyon
Total shots
15.63 avg / game
Blocked
65 total
Avg. 4.64
Lens
Lens
Total shots
13.79 avg / game
Blocked
49 total
Avg. 2.88
Lyon Lyon Pass Lens Lens
Total passes
10855
Avg. 571 / game
Accurate
86%
Ball possession
59%
Total passes
9579
Avg. 504 / game
Accurate
85%
Ball possession
55%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Lyon
Lyon
2401
Avg. 126.37 / game
 Lens
Lens
2098
Avg. 110.42 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Lyon
Lyon
1082
Avg. 56.95 / game
 Lens
Lens
921
Avg. 48.47 / game
OTHERS
Lyon
Lyon
19
Played games
Lens
Lens
19
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.26
5
Clean sheets
8
0.42
6.11
116
Corners
103
5.42
19.84
377
Throw-ins
316
16.63
1.68
32
Offsides
27
1.42
2.79
53
GK saves
41
2.16
Lyon
Lyon
DISCIPLINARY
Lens
Lens
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.95
18
Yellow card
26
1.37
0.05
1
Red card
1
0.05
11.89
226
Fouls
259
13.63
19.32
367
Tackles
250
13.16
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How We Build the Lyon vs Lens Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lyon vs Lens on 12 February 2023 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.

Lyon vs Lens Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Lyon's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Lens'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 Lyon and Lens sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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