PSG vs Lyon: The Parc des Princes will host a thrilling Ligue 1 clash as league leaders Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) take on fifth-placed Olympique Lyon. This encounter brings together a PSG side looking to maintain their unbeaten run and a resurgent Lyon team on a strong streak, aiming to close the gap at the top.
Head-to-Head
- PSG wins: 26
- Lyon wins: 15
- Draws: 10
Last 5 Meetings
- 26 May 2024 (French Cup): Lyon 1-2 PSG
- 22 April 2024 (Ligue 1): PSG 4-1 Lyon
- 04 September 2023 (Ligue 1): Lyon 1-4 PSG
- 03 April 2023 (Ligue 1): PSG 0-1 Lyon
- 19 September 2022 (Ligue 1): Lyon 0-1 PSG
PSG has won four of the last five clashes, with Lyon managing a solitary victory in April 2023.
Ligue 1 Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Last 5 | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint-Germain | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 37:11 | WWWDD | 34 |
| 5 | Olympique Lyon | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 26:17 | DWDWW | 25 |
PSG vs Lyon Lineups
Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3, Coach: Luis Enrique):
- GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma
- DEF: Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, William Pacho, Nuno Mendes
- MID: Vitor Ferreira, Joao Neves, Fabian Ruiz
- FWD: Kang-In Lee, Goncalo Ramos, Bradley Barcola
Olympique Lyon (4-3-3, Coach: Pierre Sage):
- GK: Lucas Perri
- DEF: Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Moussa Niakhate, Duje Caleta-Car, Nicolas Tagliafico
- MID: Corentin Tolisso, Nemanja Matic, Rayan Cherki
- FWD: Malick Fofana, Alexandre Lacazette, Ernest Nuamah
10 Key Stats
- PSG has not lost at home this season (6 wins, 1 draw).
- Lyon is unbeaten in their last 9 away matches.
- PSG has won 76% of games when leading 1-0 at home.
- Lyon wins 91% of games when leading 1-0 away.
- PSG scores 22% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
- Lyon scores 23% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minutes.
- Bradley Barcola leads PSG with 10 goals; Alexandre Lacazette has 5 for Lyon.
- Lyon has scored at least one goal in 8 consecutive matches.
- PSG averages 2.2 goals per match against Lyon, who average 0.8 goals against PSG.
- The average number of goals in matches between these teams is 3 per game.
PSG vs Lyon Prediction
This is set to be a high-intensity clash, with PSG leveraging their attacking firepower and Lyon relying on their defensive solidity and form on the road. While Lyon’s resurgence is notable, PSG’s dominant record at home and superior squad depth make them favorites.
Predicted Score: PSG 3-1 Lyon
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