Lyon vs Lens Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – May 17

Lyon

W W W W L

4th place in France Ligue 1

0-4

17/05/2026 15:00

Lens

W D D W L

2nd place in France Ligue 1

France Ligue 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lyon vs Lens on May 17, 2026 (kick-off: 15:00) 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 for you.

Lyon are currently 4th with 60 points after 34 matches.
Lens sit 2nd with 70 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Lyon to win with probability 53%.
Head-to-head history favors Lens, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Lyon have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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

15:00

2026-05-17

Lyon vs Lens - Prediction & Odds

Lyon

Lens

2026-05-17 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 17/05/2026

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

05/03/2026 16:10

Lyon

2 - 2

Lens

FRAC

16/08/2025 11:00

Lens

0 - 1

Lyon

FRA D1

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

Lyon

17%

Draw

33%

Lens

50%

Lyon Last 6 matches

10/05/2026 15:00

Toulouse 2 - 1 Lyon FRA D1

03/05/2026 14:45

Lyon 4 - 2 Rennes FRA D1

25/04/2026 09:00

Lyon 3 - 2 AJ Auxerre FRA D1

19/04/2026 14:45

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) 1 - 2 Lyon FRA D1

12/04/2026 14:45

Lyon 2 - 0 Lorient FRA D1

05/04/2026 09:00

Angers 0 - 0 Lyon FRA D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Lens

13/05/2026 15:00

Lens 0 - 2 Paris Saint Germain (PSG) FRA D1

08/05/2026 14:45

Lens 1 - 0 Nantes FRA D1

02/05/2026 15:05

Nice 1 - 1 Lens FRA D1

24/04/2026 14:45

Stade Brestois 3 - 3 Lens FRA D1

21/04/2026 15:10

Lens 4 - 1 Toulouse FRAC

17/04/2026 14:45

Lens 3 - 2 Toulouse FRA D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues France Ligue 1

Played games

Goals

Scored

315

Avg. per game

2.06

Conceded

183

Avg. per game

1.20

Scored

268

Avg. per game

1.82

Conceded

155

Avg. per game

1.05

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 153 home matches

YesNo

133 (87%)20 (13%)

In last 153 home matches

NoYes

120 (82%)27 (18%)

Lyon

Recent matches

Lens

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lyon

Lens

Shots

Lyon

Total shots

14.79 avg / game

Blocked

434 total

Avg. 3.84

Lens

Total shots

14.91 avg / game

Blocked

358 total

Avg. 3.58

Lyon Pass Lens

Total passes

67718

Avg. 537 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

56080

Avg. 488 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lyon

153

Played games

Lens

147

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.35

5.36

820

Corners

744

5.06

15.28

2338

Throw-ins

2186

14.87

1.67

255

Offsides

228

1.55

2.59

396

GK saves

288

1.96

Lyon

DISCIPLINARY

Lens

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.33

204

222

1.51

0.08

0.11

10.30

1576

Fouls

1530

10.41

12.44

1903

Tackles

1682

11.44

NEXT MATCHES

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Paris Saint Germain (PSG)

How We Build the Lyon vs Lens Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lyon vs Lens on 17 May 2026 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

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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