Lille vs Lyon preview: November 21, 2026
Lille (6-3-1 W-D-L, 21 pts, 2nd) host Lyon (5-2-3 W-D-L, 17 pts, 5th) at Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille on November 21, 2026 in the 2026-27 Ligue 1.
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How do Lille and Lyon compare heading into their match?
- Lille are 2nd with 21 points from 10 matches (6-3-1 W-D-L); Lyon are 5th with 17 points from 10 matches (5-2-3 W-D-L).
- Lille score 1.4 (8th fewest of 18) and concede 0.7 (1st fewest) per match. Lyon score 1.5 (8th most of 18) and concede 0.9 (3rd fewest) per match.
- Expected goals per match: Lille 1.2 for and 1.4 against; Lyon 1.4 for and 1.2 against.
- Lille at home: 3-2-0 W-D-L in 5 (1.4 scored, 0.6 conceded per match). Lyon away: 1-1-3 W-D-L in 5 (0.6 scored, 1.2 conceded).
- Last 5 Ligue 1 matches: Lille 3-2-0 W-D-L, Lyon 2-0-3 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 5 of 10 (50%) Lille matches and 4 of 10 (40%) Lyon matches; 3 or more goals in 3 of 10 (30%) and 4 of 10 (40%).
- 2 earlier stored meetings: Lille 0, Lyon 2, draws 0.
Ligue 1 matches this season only (Lille 10, Lyon 10); ranks are among 18 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026-27) | Last 5 | Away (2026-27) | Home (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lille | 6-3-1 | 3-2-0 (1.2-0.6) | 3-1-1 (1.4-0.8) | 3-2-0 (1.4-0.6) |
| Lyon | 5-2-3 | 2-0-3 (1-1.4) | 1-1-3 (0.6-1.2) | 4-1-0 (2.4-0.6) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026-27 Ligue 1 season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026-27 Ligue 1 matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
Lille attack against Lyon defense
| Lille for | Lyon against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.4 (11th) | 0.9 (16th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.2 (13th) | 1.2 (13th) |
| Shots per match | 11.4 (15th) | 12.1 (13th) |
| Shots on target per match | 5 (5th) | 4.7 (10th) |
| Big chances per match | 2.3 (8th) | 2.1 (12th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 7.5 (14th) | 7.9 (13th) |
| Corners per match | 3.6 (14th) | 5.4 (4th) |
Lyon attack against Lille defense
| Lyon for | Lille against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.5 (8th) | 0.7 (18th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.4 (9th) | 1.4 (11th) |
| Shots per match | 12.7 (9th) | 14.4 (6th) |
| Shots on target per match | 4.6 (11th) | 3.5 (16th) |
| Big chances per match | 2.6 (7th) | 1.7 (15th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 8.3 (9th) | 8.4 (8th) |
| Corners per match | 4.6 (8th) | 4.9 (7th) |
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| Lille, home matches | Lyon, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 5 | 5 |
| Record | 3-2-0 W-D-L | 1-1-3 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded per match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Clean sheets | 3 of 5 (60%) | 2 of 5 (40%) |
| Failed to score | 0 of 5 (0%) | 3 of 5 (60%) |
| Both teams scored | 2 of 5 (40%) | 1 of 5 (20%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 3 of 5 (60%) | 4 of 5 (80%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 1 of 5 (20%) | 1 of 5 (20%) |
Scoring patterns
| Lille | Lyon | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 5 of 10 (50%) | 4 of 10 (40%) |
| Failed to score | 0 of 10 (0%) | 3 of 10 (30%) |
| Both teams scored | 5 of 10 (50%) | 4 of 10 (40%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 7 of 10 (70%) | 9 of 10 (90%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 3 of 10 (30%) | 4 of 10 (40%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 1 of 10 (10%) | 2 of 10 (20%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 0.7 for, 0.3 against | 0.7 for, 0.4 against |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 0.7 for, 0.4 against | 0.8 for, 0.5 against |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | Lille | Lyon |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.2 (13th) | 1.4 (9th) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 1.4 (11th) | 1.2 (13th) |
| Shots | 11.4 (15th) | 12.7 (9th) |
| Shots, opponents | 14.4 (6th) | 12.1 (13th) |
| Shots on target | 5 (5th) | 4.6 (11th) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 3.5 (16th) | 4.7 (10th) |
| Big chances | 2.3 (8th) | 2.6 (7th) |
| Big chances, opponents | 1.7 (15th) | 2.1 (12th) |
| Possession % | 49.7 (10th) | 52.6 (4th) |
| Passes | 477.9 (10th) | 494.7 (7th) |
| Passes, opponents | 482 (11th) | 452.6 (16th) |
| Corners | 3.6 (14th) | 4.6 (8th) |
| Corners, opponents | 4.9 (7th) | 5.4 (4th) |
| Fouls | 11.7 (12th) | 11.7 (12th) |
| Fouls, opponents | 14.1 (3rd) | 12.7 (8th) |
| Yellow cards | 1.6 (11th) | 1.3 (16th) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 1.5 (13th) | 1.8 (5th) |
| Shots inside the box | 7.5 (14th) | 8.3 (9th) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 8.4 (8th) | 7.9 (13th) |
| Shots outside the box | 3.9 (13th) | 4 (12th) |
| Shots outside the box, opponents | 6 (1st) | 4.3 (10th) |
| Big chances missed | 1.7 (6th) | 1.7 (6th) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 1.6 (8th) | 1.6 (8th) |
| Offsides | 2.1 (3rd) | 1.4 (12th) |
| Offsides, opponents | 1.7 (8th) | 1.6 (10th) |
| Pass accuracy % | 85.1 (10th) | 86.5 (5th) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 82.4 (17th) | 86.0 (5th) |
| Long balls | 46.6 (9th) | 41.7 (16th) |
| Long balls, opponents | 52.5 (4th) | 49.9 (7th) |
| Long balls completed | 20.6 (14th) | 21.8 (12th) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 29.4 (1st) | 27.5 (2nd) |
| Crosses | 12.7 (18th) | 17.9 (7th) |
| Crosses, opponents | 21.3 (3rd) | 17.4 (9th) |
| Crosses completed | 3.6 (11th) | 4 (9th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 5.5 (3rd) | 3.1 (15th) |
| Dribbles completed | 6.6 (9th) | 6.2 (13th) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 6 (16th) | 7.4 (6th) |
| Tackles | 15 (14th) | 15.1 (13th) |
| Tackles, opponents | 17.7 (5th) | 16.1 (9th) |
| Interceptions | 8.6 (15th) | 7.6 (17th) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 9.1 (15th) | 10.4 (7th) |
| Clearances | 27.7 (1st) | 22.2 (11th) |
| Clearances, opponents | 18.7 (17th) | 23.6 (5th) |
| Ground duels won | 34.9 (8th) | 32.8 (14th) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 35.1 (6th) | 33.9 (9th) |
| Aerial duels won | 10.3 (10th) | 7.3 (18th) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 9.4 (14th) | 8.1 (16th) |
| Big saves | 1.1 (1st) | 0.7 (12th) |
| Big saves, opponents | 0.6 (14th) | 1.1 (4th) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 18 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
Lille
- Nov 8, 2026 (Ligue 1): W 2-1 at Stade Rennais
- Nov 3, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): D 0-0 at Bodo/Glimt
- Oct 30, 2026 (Ligue 1): W 1-0 vs Lens
- Oct 25, 2026 (Ligue 1): D 1-1 at AS Monaco
- Oct 21, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): L 2-4 vs Galatasaray
- Oct 17, 2026 (Ligue 1): D 1-1 vs Brest
Lyon
Head-to-head
| Date | Season | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | 2025-26 | Lille 0-1 Lyon (at Lyon) |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 2025-26 | Lille 0-1 Lyon (at Lille) |
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivier Giroud | forward | 9 | 3 G, 2 A, 10 SH | 2 G, 7 SH | Shots on target, goals |
| Dilane Bakwa | forward | 8 | 2 G, 1 A, 8 SH | 1 G, 4 SH | Goals, assists |
| Soriba Diaoune | forward | 4 | 1 G, 2 A, 7 SH | 1 G, 7 SH | Shots, assists |
| Ethan Mbappé | midfielder | 9 | 2 G, 0 A, 14 SH | 1 G, 6 SH | Shots on target |
| Maurits Kjaergaard | midfielder | 6 | 0 G, 2 A, 5 SH | 0 G, 4 SH | Assists |
| Tiago Santos | defender | 6 | 2 G, 0 A, 9 SH | 1 G, 7 SH |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Nuamah | forward | 8 | 4 G, 1 A, 21 SH | 3 G, 13 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Loïs Openda | forward | 5 | 1 G, 1 A, 17 SH | 1 G, 17 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Kail Boudache | forward | 10 | 0 G, 0 A, 9 SH | 0 G, 2 SH | |
| Corentin Tolisso | midfielder | 10 | 2 G, 3 A, 13 SH | 1 G, 6 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Pavel Sulc | midfielder | 7 | 1 G, 3 A, 6 SH | 1 G, 5 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Zachary Athekame | defender | 10 | 2 G, 3 A, 8 SH | 0 G, 4 SH | Assists |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this Ligue 1 season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
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