Ainsley Maitland-Niles🟨
P. Pagis⚽Ainsley Maitland-Niles🟨Ainsley Maitland-Niles🟥M. de Carvalho🔄Sambou Soumano🟨Laurent Abergel🟨N. Tagliafico🔄P. Pagis🔄S. Soumano🔄J. Makengo🔄T. Le Bris🔄L. Abergel🔄It finished Lorient 1-0 Lyon on Sunday 7 December 2025 (Ligue 1). Lorient went in 1-0 ahead at half-time and kept their noses in front. Lorient had 14 shots and Lyon 7, with Lyon enjoying 60% possession.
The goal for Lorient came from P. Pagis (39'). Ainsley Maitland-Niles was sent off for Lyon in the 42nd minute.
Anyone on Lorient to win was paid out, and one of our five tips won.
The head-to-head covers 22 games since January 2012, and Lorient have won five, Lyon have taken eight and nine were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Lorient vs Lyon prediction page.
2W 5D 3L1.10 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| LorientHome | Rating | LyonAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,480 | Overall | 1,640 |
| 1,535 | Match venue | 1,588 |
| 1,535 | At home | 1,669 |
| 1,396 | Away | 1,588 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,496 | Attack | 1,595 |
| 1,482 | Defence | 1,582 |
| 1,558 | Home attack | 1,631 |
| 1,399 | Away attack | 1,552 |
| 1,527 | Home defence | 1,575 |
| 1,436 | Away defence | 1,553 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,855 | Goal environment | 2,282 |
| 1,608 | Home goals | 1,923 |
| 1,747 | Away goals | 1,858 |
| 1,484 | Possession | 1,514 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,483 | Set-piece attack | 1,527 |
| 1,483 | Set-piece defence | 1,526 |
| 1,483 | Close games | 1,586 |
| 1,488 | Winning margin | 1,664 |
Match venue compares Lorient at home with Lyon away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lorient1:1Lyon1:1
Umery UnderdogWonThe pickLorient win
Oh, what a delightful matchup we have here! Little Lorient, sitting 15th in the table, gets to host the big boys from Lyon in 6th place. Most folks will look at the league positions and automatically count out our home side, but that's exactly where we find our value! Let me…
PajimonLostThe pickBTTS Yes
Alright boet, let's get down to business with this Lorient vs Lyon showdown! Looking at the table, there's a proper gap between these sides - Lyon sitting pretty in 6th with 24 points while Lorient are struggling in 15th with just 14 points. But football's not played on paper…
The Big "O"LostThe pickOver 2.5
Alright, my fellow goal-lovers! The Big O is here to give you the inside scoop on what promises to be an absolute thriller at Lorient. Now, I know what you're thinking - Lorient are struggling in 15th place, but hear me out because this match has all the ingredients for a goal…
Mr CertaintyLostThe pickBTTS Yes
This Ligue 1 clash presents a fascinating contrast between Lorient's home resilience and Lyon's superior league position. The hosts sit 15th with 14 points, while Lyon occupies 6th place with 24 points, but recent form tells a more nuanced story. Lorient's home record shows they…
Mr SimpleLostThe pickBTTS Yes
Right then, let's have a proper look at this Lorient vs Lyon clash down at the coast. Lorient are sitting in 15th spot, just above the drop zone, while Lyon are knocking about in 6th, looking to push for Europe. Now, here's the thing that jumps out at me - Lorient haven't kept a…
