Lyon vs Lens: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 May

Lyon
WWWWL
4th place in France Ligue 1
1
0-4
FT
17/05/2026 15:00
Lens
WDDWL
2nd place in France Ligue 1
France Ligue 1
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lyon vs Lens on 17 May 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 your bet.

  • 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 %
1
X
2
Pred
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2026-05-17

Lyon vs Lens - Prediction & Odds

Lyon
Lyon
Lens
Lens
2026-05-17 15:00
53
23
24
1
2 - 1
2 - 1
2.75
1.71
FT
0-4 0-3
-
weather
5℃～6℃
STANDINGS UP TO 17/05/2026
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
05/03/2026 16:10
Lyon Lyon
2 - 2
Lens Lens
FRAC
16/08/2025 11:00
Lens Lens
0 - 1
Lyon Lyon
FRA D1
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
Lyon
1
17%
Draw
2
33%
Lens
3
50%
Lyon 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 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

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

Played games
Lyon
Lyon
17
 Lens
Lens
17
Goals
Scored
13
Avg. per game
0.76
Conceded
8
Avg. per game
0.47
Scored
13
Avg. per game
0.76
Conceded
8
Avg. per game
0.47
Scored a goal
In last 6 home matches
YesNo
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 6 home matches
NoYes
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 17 home matches
YesNo
10 (59%)7 (41%)
In last 17 home matches
NoYes
10 (59%)7 (41%)
Lyon

Lyon

Recent matches

Lens

Lens

Under /Over

(76%)13 4(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)12 5(29%)

Under /Over

(41%)7 10(59%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(35%)6 11(65%)

Under /Over

(47%)8 9(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(41%)7 10(59%)

/Yes

(47%)8 9(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(41%)7 10(59%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Lyon Lyon
Lens Lens
Shots
Lyon
Lyon
Total shots
13.53 avg / game
Blocked
59 total
Avg. 3.69
Lens
Lens
Total shots
17.00 avg / game
Blocked
57 total
Avg. 4.07
Lyon Lyon Pass Lens Lens
Total passes
8237
Avg. 485 / game
Accurate
86%
Ball possession
56%
Total passes
7601
Avg. 475 / game
Accurate
84%
Ball possession
53%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Lyon
Lyon
1681
Avg. 98.88 / game
 Lens
Lens
1578
Avg. 92.82 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Lyon
Lyon
846
Avg. 49.76 / game
 Lens
Lens
941
Avg. 55.35 / game
OTHERS
Lyon
Lyon
17
Played games
Lens
Lens
17
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.47
8
Clean sheets
8
0.47
6.53
111
Corners
109
6.41
17.29
294
Throw-ins
280
16.47
1.12
19
Offsides
35
2.06
2.59
44
GK saves
29
1.71
Lyon
Lyon
DISCIPLINARY
Lens
Lens
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.53
26
Yellow card
25
1.47
0.12
2
Red card
2
0.12
13.29
226
Fouls
206
12.12
8.88
151
Tackles
180
10.59
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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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