Lyon will aim to bounce back to winning ways when they take on Paris FC in Ligue 1 on Sunday at the Groupama Stadium.
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Lyon vs Paris FC preview: Home side to return to winning ways
Key stats
- Lyon have lost their last three matches across all competitions.
- Paris FC have won just once in their last seven matches.
- Five of the last six games for the visitors have produced over 4.5 cards.
Correct score prediction: Lyon 1-0 Paris FC
After a remarkable 13-game winning streak across all competitions, Lyon have suffered consecutive Ligue 1 defeats on the road against Strasbourg (3-1) and Marseille (3-2), followed by a midweek Coupe de France quarter-final exit to Lens on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
Paulo Fonseca will be determined to halt the slide and avoid a third straight loss when his side return to action.
That said, Lyon remain formidable at home, securing nine victories this season at Groupama Stadium and staying unbeaten in Ligue 1 there since a 3-2 reverse against PSG back in November.
Paris FC, meanwhile, have gone unbeaten in their last three Ligue 1 away fixtures. Four of their last five matches have produced fewer than three goals, and thus, we expect Lyon to bounce back to winning ways, albeit by a narrow margin.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lyon priced as favourites
- HOME: 4/6 (1.67) – 59.9%
- DRAW: 29/10 (4.0) – 25%
- AWAY: 19/5 (4.8) – 20.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
After the recent setbacks, a home fixture at Groupama Stadium – where they have won their last five Ligue 1 matches in a row – is probably just what Lyon need right now to regain their momentum.
With Marseille closing the gap and only two points separating the sides, Lyon must regain their form to secure direct qualification for next season's Champions League league phase.
Lyon are heavy favourites for this match and are priced at 4/6 (1.67), implying a 59.9% chance of claiming all three points.
Les Gones have scored the opening goal in five of their last seven matches, and they are backed to score first at 11/20 (1.55), which offers decent value.
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Most recent H2Hs: Paris FC visit Lyon after ages
In the reverse fixture, Paris FC earned a 3-3 draw and will aim to secure another positive result this weekend.
Lyon boast a perfect home record against Paris FC in this competition, but the visitors have never faced them at the current venue.
France Ligue 1 29/10/25
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Lyon preview: Missing several key players
Lyon face several injury concerns heading into the match, with attackers Afonso Moreira and Pavel Sulc both rated as doubtful due to hamstring issues, Malick Fofana nursing a troublesome ankle, and Ernest Nuamah ruled out long-term with a cruciate ligament rupture.
In defence, a calf injury may sideline Nicolas Tagliafico, Ruben Kluivert remains a doubt owing to muscle tightness, while Clinton Mata is unavailable through suspension.
Predicted lineup: Greif (GK), Maitland-Niles, Hateboer, Niakhate, Abner, Morton, Tessmann, Tolisso, Endrick, Yaremchuk & Nartey
Last five matches
- 05/03/26: Lyon 2-2 Lens (Coupe de France; Lens win 5–4 on penalties)
- 01/03/26: Marseille 3-2 Lyon (Ligue 1)
- 22/02/26: Strasbourg 3-1 Lyon (Ligue 1)
- 15/02/26: Lyon 2-0 Nice (Ligue 1)
- 07/02/26: Nantes 0-1 Lyon (Ligue 1)
Paris FC preview: Free from relegation headache
The visitors are nine points clear of automatic relegation and eight above Auxerre in the relegation playoffs, and they should be able to avoid the drop unless there is a dramatic collapse.
Paris FC have several availability issues ahead of the trip to Groupama Stadium. Pierre-Yves Hamel is unlikely to feature due to a calf strain, defender Sofiane Alakouch is dealing with a sore knee, while goalkeeper Remy Riou and forward Lamine Gueye are both questionable after picking up knocks.
Defender Hamari Traore is expected to miss yet another match as he continues his recovery from a knee problem. Additionally, Otavio, Thibault De Smet, and Ilan Kebbal will all sit out the game through suspension.
Predicted lineup: Trapp (GK), Coppola, Mbow, Kolodziejczak, Camara, Lees-Melou, Munetsi, Simon, Krasso, Ikone & Immobile
Last five matches
- 01/03/26: Paris FC 1-0 Nice (Ligue 1)
- 21/02/26: Toulouse 1-1 Paris FC (Ligue 1)
- 14/02/26: Paris FC 0-5 Lens (Ligue 1)
- 08/02/26: Auxerre 0-0 Paris FC (Ligue 1)
- 04/02/26: Lorient 2-0 Paris FC (Coupe de France)
Player to watch: Tyler Morton
Since moving from Liverpool in the summer window, Morton has established himself as a regular member of the current Lyon squad.
The 23-year-old defensive midfielder has made 21 Ligue 1 starts, scoring two goals and registering two assists, and has also made eight appearances in the Europa League.
