Lyon vs Lens prediction 17.05.2026 | Ligue 1
Lyon
Kick off:
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RC Lens
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1.75
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4.51
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4.51
Contents
- Competition: Ligue 1
- Date: Sunday, 17th May 2026
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
- Venue: Parc Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon)
For some teams in Ligue 1, the season is over, as they can't move in the standings. However, teams like Lyon have a lot to play for and will try to show their best possible performance. Can Paulo Fonseca's team win against Lens on Sunday night and secure the Champions League after seven years of absence? Let's find the best betting option for the upcoming tie.
Lyon vs RC Lens Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Lyon
4 : 5
RC Lens
Coupe de France
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RC Lens
0 : 1
Lyon
Ligue 1
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RC Lens
0 : 0
Lyon
Ligue 1
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Lyon
0 : 3
RC Lens
Ligue 1
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RC Lens
3 : 2
Lyon
Ligue 1
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Lyon
2 : 1
RC Lens
Ligue 1
Lens won four of the last six H2H matches against their next opponent. On the other hand, Lyon won only once, while one game ended in a draw. This season, the two teams met twice. In Ligue 1, Lyon won 1-0, while in the cup, Lens won after penalties.
Lyon team overview
Lyon has big financial problems, but they played well throughout the season and have a chance to secure a Champions League position. Lyon are in the spot that could give them qualification for the elite continental competition, and while they could get a direct spot, Paulo Fonseca's team could also slide down into the Europa League position. A lot is at stake, and there is no doubt that Lyon will try to beat Lens on Sunday night.
Lyon are in excellent form. They were on a run of four wins in a row before last weekend, when Toulouse beat them 2-1. Lyon were slightly better in that match and probably deserved more, but their poor efficiency cost them points.
Lyon's head coach, Paulo Fonseca, is very optimistic ahead of the game against Lens. He commented, "In the last five matches, we've won four and lost one. We have the opportunity to finish in the top four, and I think everyone understands the importance of ending with a victory. Naturally, the players are motivated for this final match. We're going up against a tough team, one of the best in the league, but we're playing at home with our fans. We have every reason to stay positive heading into the match."
Tyler Morton and Tanner Tessmann are injured and will not play on Sunday.
Last matches of Lyon
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Toulouse
2 : 1
Lyon
Ligue 1
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Lyon
4 : 2
Rennes
Ligue 1
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Lyon
3 : 2
Auxerre
Ligue 1
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PSG
1 : 2
Lyon
Ligue 1
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Lyon
2 : 0
Lorient
Ligue 1
Lyon lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Dominik Greif
Defenders
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98
Ainsley Maitland-Niles
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22
Clinton Mata
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19
Moussa Niakhate
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16
Abner
Midfielders
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8
Corentin Tolisso
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44
Khalis Merah
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99
Noah Nartey
Forwards
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9
Enrick
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77
Roman Yaremchuk
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17
Afonso Moreira
Lens team overview
Lens were excellent this season. They were neck and neck with PSG for so long, but eventually Lens had to be satisfied with securing second place. However, their form has stumbled lately, as Lens has won only once in the last four matches. In the previous game, they lost 2-0 at home against PSG. The hosts ended with xG of 2.87, while the guests had only 1.22, but Lens wasted too many good opportunities and finished empty-handed.
Lens' head coach, Pierre Sage, was disappointed after a defeat against PSG. He commented, "Not frustration, but disappointment. The players weren't rewarded for playing such a match. We deserved better than this defeat after such a performance. The score is very unfair."
Lens have some problems with missing players, too. They will be without Jonathan Gradit and Regis Gurtner, while Samson Baidoo is questionable.
Last matches of RC Lens
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RC Lens
0 : 2
PSG
Ligue 1
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RC Lens
1 : 0
Nantes
Ligue 1
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OGC Nice
1 : 1
RC Lens
Ligue 1
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Brest
3 : 3
RC Lens
Ligue 1
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RC Lens
4 : 1
Toulouse
Coupe de France
RC Lens lineup
Goalkeeper
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40
Robin Risser
Defenders
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32
Kyllian Antonio
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20
Malang Sarr
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25
Ismaelo Ganiou
Midfielders
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2
Ruben Aguilar
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8
Mamadou Sangare
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28
Adrien Thomasson
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14
Matthieu Udol
Forwards
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19
Abdallah Sima
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11
Odsonne Edouard
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22
Wesley Said
Prediction
Lyon have been impressive at home lately, winning their last three matches. On the other hand, Lens are winless in the previous four road games. Lyon will have much more motivation for the final game of the season, and we should expect Paulo Fonseca's team to secure all three points and the Champions League.
3 Reasons why Lyon should win against Lens
- Lyon won the last three home matches
- Lyon scored nine goals in the previous three home games
- Lens are winless in the last four road matches
Main prediction Lyon - RC Lens
Lyon to win
Best Odds:
22bet
1.75
Lyon vs RC Lens standings in Ligue 1
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint Germain | 33 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 73 - 27 | +46 | 76 |
| 2 | Lens | 33 | 21 | 4 | 8 | 62 - 35 | +27 | 67 |
| 3 | LOSC Lille | 33 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 52 - 35 | +17 | 61 |
| 4 | Olympique Lyonnais | 33 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 53 - 36 | +17 | 60 |
| 5 | Rennes | 33 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 58 - 47 | +11 | 59 |
| 6 | Olympique Marseille | 33 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 60 - 44 | +16 | 56 |
| 7 | Monaco | 33 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 56 - 49 | +7 | 54 |
| 8 | Strasbourg | 33 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 53 - 43 | +10 | 50 |
| 9 | Lorient | 33 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 48 - 49 | -1 | 45 |
| 10 | Toulouse | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 47 - 46 | +1 | 44 |
| 11 | Paris | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 45 - 49 | -4 | 41 |
| 12 | Brest | 33 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 42 - 54 | -12 | 38 |
| 13 | Angers SCO | 33 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 28 - 47 | -19 | 35 |
| 14 | Le Havre | 33 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 30 - 44 | -14 | 32 |
| 15 | Auxerre | 33 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 32 - 44 | -12 | 31 |
| 16 | Nice | 33 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 37 - 60 | -23 | 31 |
| 17 | Nantes | 33 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 29 - 52 | -23 | 23 |
| 18 | Metz | 33 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 32 - 76 | -44 | 16 |