Barcelona and Lyon go head-to-head in the women's Champions League final on Saturday and we're bringing you our predictions ahead of the big game.
The Spaniards head into the final as the favourite but Lyon have beaten Barcelona every time they have played them so it would be foolish to rule out the French champions before a ball has even been kicked.
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Barcelona vs Lyon Women predictions: Can Lyon defy the odds?
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in four of the five previous meetings between these two clubs, while six of Lyon's last seven outings in all competitions have also produced goals at both ends of the pitch.
- Lyon have won each of their five previous encounters with Barcelona so we're backing the French side to win on Saturday. However, the underdogs from France have only kept one clean sheet against Barcelona before so we have gone with a final scoreline of 2-1 in favour of Lyon.
- Over 2.5 goals have been produced in four of the five previous encounters between these two teams, while each of Barcelona's last five matches and each of Lyon's last six outings have also witnessed at least three goals.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Barcelona backed by the bookmakers
- HOME: 12/25 (1.48) – 67.6%
- DRAW: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- AWAY: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Barcelona are the expected winner of this game with a win probability of 67.6%, but Lyon have a great record against the Spanish side.
The Spaniards won 8-0 against Real Sociedad last time out, while Lyon secured a 2-1 victory at home against PSG.
For more football betting tips on the game, check out the Double Chance market. You can back Barcelona to win or draw at 1/8 (1.13) which has a probability of 88.9%, a Barcelona or Lyon win at 1/5 (1.20) with a probability of 83.3%, or a Lyon win or draw at 7/4 (2.75) which has a probability of 36.4%.
Last five H2Hs: Lyon dominate
UEFA Champions League Women 21/05/22
Barcelona Women
Lyon Women
Womenu2021s Friendly 19/08/21
Lyon Women
Barcelona Women
UEFA Champions League Women 18/05/19
Lyon Women
Barcelona Women
UEFA Champions League Women 28/03/18
Barcelona Women
Lyon Women
UEFA Champions League Women 22/03/18
Lyon Women
Barcelona Women
Barcelona have played Lyon five times before, losing on each of those occasions with the most recent encounter arriving in 2022.
Team news and form guide
Barcelona: In good goalscoring form
We're expecting Barcelona to play the same starting lineup that thrashed Real Sociedad 8-0 last weekend.
Predicted lineup: Paños (GK), Bronze, Paredes, Batlle, Guijarro, Bonmatí, Engen, Graham Hansen, Caldentey, Pina & Paralluelo
Spain Primera Women 11/05/25
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Real Betis Women
0
Barcelona Women
9
Spain Primera Women 04/05/25
W
Deportivo La Coruna Women
0
Barcelona Women
4
Spain Primera Women 01/05/25
W
Levante Las Planas Women
0
Barcelona Women
2
UEFA Women's Champions League 27/04/25
W
Chelsea Women
1
Barcelona Women
4
UEFA Women's Champions League 20/04/25
W
Chelsea Women
1
Barcelona Women
4
Lyon: Enjoy playing against Barcelona
Lyon beat PSG 2-1 in their final league game of the season and have had more time than Barcelona to prepare for their Champions League final.
Predicted lineup: Endler (GK), Renard, Carpenter, Bacha, Gilles, van de Donk, Horan, Egurrola, Dumornay, Diani & Cascarino
UEFA Women's Champions League 27/04/25
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Arsenal Women
4
Lyon Women
1
France Division 1 Women 23/04/25
W
Nantes Women
0
Lyon Women
2
UEFA Women's Champions League 19/04/25
W
Arsenal Women
1
Lyon Women
2
France Division 1 Women 12/04/25
D
Paris FC Women
2
Lyon Women
2
France Division 1 Women 30/03/25
W
FC Fleury 91 Women
0
Lyon Women
4
Player to watch – Kadidiatou Diani
Kadidiatou Diani has enjoyed her first season with Lyon following a summer move from PSG.
The 29-year-old striker has scored 18 goals across all competitions for the French side, including eight goals in the Champions League. Diani, who has spent her entire career in France, heads into Saturday's final in great form after scoring five goals in her last five matches.
The Lyon star has been fantastic in the Champions League this season
We're backing Diani to stand out in Saturday's final for the underdogs against a strong Barcelona side and we wouldn't be surprised to see her score and come away with the women-of-the-match award.