Newly promoted side Paris FC will face seven-time Ligue 1 champions Olympique Lyonnais for the first time in the French League at the Stade Sebastien Charlety on Tuesday.
Les Bleus have had some bad patches in their performance since their promotion to the French League, having managed one win in their last five games. They enter this game off the back of a narrow 2-1 loss to Nantes in their most recent league outing.
On the other hand, Les Gones have stabilised their start to the season and have three wins in their last five games. They returned to winning ways in the league after stumbling to back-to-back defeats, with the recent one being a 2-1 victory against Strasbourg in their last domestic fixture.
Read our Paris FC vs Lyon predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other Ligue 1 predictions.
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Paris FC vs Lyon prediction: Away team to claim a narrow win
Key statistics
- Three of Lyon’s last five away fixtures have ended in a win.
- Paris FC have conceded in four of their last five league games.
- Both teams have scored in their last five games.
Correct score prediction: Paris FC 1-2 Lyon
Looking at Lyon’s recent performance in their last five games, we are predicting a 2-1 win for them in this clash. They will be looking to get back to winning ways in this game, having lost back-to-back games.
While Les Gones boasts a superior squad, we cannot ignore the home team's good run at home this season. We expect Les Bleus to find the net in this game, but Lyon will nick a narrow win in this fixture.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Lyon are slight favourites
- Home: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.5%
- Draw: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- Away: 6/4 (2.50) – 40.0%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
Lyon head into the clash as narrow favourites with a 40% chance of victory at 2.50 odds, while hosts Paris FC are close behind at 38.5%. The draw is priced at 3.50 (28.6%), suggesting a tight encounter where both sides will fancy their chances of taking all three points.
Most recent head-to-head: Just one meeting
The previous head-to-head record between Paris FC and Lyon is limited, with only one competitive fixture recorded. That lone meeting was a cup match in December 2021 that was eventually abandoned after crowd trouble and recorded as a 0-0 draw. There is no meaningful recent history between the two clubs, as they will meet for the first time in Ligue 1.
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Paris FC preview: Key players out with injury
Stephane Gilli’s team is expected to be without Pierre-Yves Hamel and Nhoa Sangui on Wednesday, both sidelined with hamstring injuries. Lohann Doucet is nursing a knock, while Julien Lopez remains out due to a calf problem. Mathieu Cafaro is also a doubt for the match as he continues to struggle with adductor discomfort.
Predicted lineup: Ndambadio (GK), Traore, Chergui, Otavio, De Smet, M. Lopez, Lees-Melou, Marchetti, Kebbal, Geubbels & Simon
Last five fixtures
- 24.10.25 – Paris FC 1 – 2 Nantes
- 19.10.25 – Lens 2 – 1 Paris FC
- 03.10.25 – Paris FC 2 – 0 Lorient
- 28.09.25 – Nice 1 – 1 Paris FC
- 21.09.25 – Paris FC 2 – 3 Strasbourg
Lyon preview: Multiple injury problems
Paulo Fonseca will have to deal with the injuries in his team, with cruciate ligament injuries ruling out both Orel Mangala and Ernest Nuamah, who will be unavailable for Lyon in the upcoming match. Meanwhile, Remy Descamps remains on the sidelines as he continues his recovery from a wrist problem.
Predicted lineup: Greif (GK), Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Abner, De Carvalho, Morton, Sulc, Tolisso, Fofana & Satriano
Last five fixtures
- 26.10.25 – Lyon 2 – 1 Strasbourg
- 23.10.25 – Lyon 2 – 0 Basel
- 18.10.25 – Nice 3 – 2 Lyon
- 05.10.25 – Lyon 1 – 2 Toulouse
- 02.10.25 – Lyon 2 – 0 Salzburg
Player to watch: Jean-Philippe Krasso
A key player to watch in this game is Jean-Philippe Krasso. The Ivorian has been an important player for the team this season, scoring two goals and providing one assist in his last five games. He will be keen to add to his goal tally and help his side cause an upset against Lyon in this clash.