Why this pick: Paris FC vs Lyon
Model inputs: per-match averages over each side's last 10 played matches (Paris FC 10, Lyon 10). PPDA — lower means more intense pressing.
xG and npxG (non-penalty) per match, deep completions (passes received within ~20 yards of goal) and xPTS (expected points) from Understat match data. Bold marks the stronger side on each line.
Paris FC vs Lyon: model vs market
| Source | Paris FC | Draw | Lyon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 56% | 21% | 23% |
| Market | 37% | 26% | 37% |
| Published | 42% | 25% | 33% |
| Edge | +19% | -5% | -14% |
- Higher expected-goals rate in this fixture: 2.26 vs 1.33.
- Better recent form: 4 wins in the last 6 vs 3 for the opposition.
- The market prices Paris FC below the model: +18.7 percentage points of edge.
Edge = model probability minus the de-vigged market probability. Published = the blend of both that backs every number on this page.
Paris FC vs Lyon odds movement
Median bookmaker price on Paris FC, 28 snapshots since 2026-08-30.
| Selection | First | Latest | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris FC | 2.65 | 2.55 | -0.10 |
| Draw | 3.45 | 3.70 | +0.25 |
| Lyon | 2.30 | 2.60 | +0.30 |
A shortening price means the market has moved towards that outcome. Median across all recorded bookmakers, not one book's line.
Paris FC and Lyon expected goals
The goal rate the model gives each side in this fixture, from xG-based attack and defence ratings.
- Total expected goals
- 3.59
- Attack rating (Paris FC / Lyon)
- 1.40 / 1.15
- Defence rating (Paris FC / Lyon)
- 0.91 / 1.03
Ratings are relative to the league average (1.00); lower defence rating = fewer goals conceded per match.
Paris FC vs Lyon score probability
Every scoreline the model gives this match, 0 to 4+ goals a side. Darker = likelier.
Rows: Paris FC goals. Columns: Lyon goals. Outlined cell = most likely scoreline.
Paris FC vs Lyon goals probability
Chance of the match clearing each total, read off the same score matrix as the heatmap.
- Both teams to score
- 65%
- No goals (0–0)
- 3%
Over 4.5 and higher fall inside the 4+ buckets and cannot be read off a 0–4 grid, so they are not shown.
All markets for Paris FC vs Lyon
| Market | Selection | Probability | Fair odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Paris FC | 42% | 2.37 |
| Draw | 25% | 4.06 | |
| Lyon | 33% | 3.01 | |
| Over/Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 | 68% | 1.48 |
| Under 2.5 | 32% | 3.09 | |
| Both teams to score | Yes | 65% | 1.53 |
| No | 35% | 2.87 | |
| Double chance | 1X (Paris FC or draw) | 67% | 1.50 |
| 12 (either side) | 75% | 1.33 | |
| X2 (draw or Lyon) | 58% | 1.73 | |
| Handicap -1 | Paris FC win by 2+ | 34% | 2.91 |
| Push (exactly one goal) | 22% | — |
Fair odds = 1 / probability — the break-even price implied by the published probability. Correct-score probabilities are on the heatmap above.
Paris FC and Lyon recent form
Last 6 completed matches, all competitions, newest on the right.
Home vs away this season
Paris FC at home
- Record (W-D-L)
- 1-0-0
- Win rate
- 100%
- Goals for / match
- 3.00
- Goals against / match
- 0.00
- Clean sheets
- 1 of 1
Lyon away
- Record (W-D-L)
- 1-0-0
- Win rate
- 100%
- Goals for / match
- 2.00
- Goals against / match
- 0.00
- Clean sheets
- 1 of 1
League matches this season before kick-off: Paris FC at home only, Lyon away only.
Injuries & availability
Paris FC absences
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E. Mbemba
inactive
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J. Ikone
hamstring injury
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N. Sangui
injury
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Otavio
injury
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T. De Smet
inactive
Lyon absences
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A. Hamdani
inactive
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J. Duranville
muscle injury
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M. Ouedraogo
inactive
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R. Himbert
inactive
Reported injuries and suspensions from our data provider; confirmed line-ups appear about 40 minutes before kick-off.
Expected lineups
Paris FC lineup · 3-4-2-1
- 1 K. Trapp
- 14 H. Traoré
- 42 D. Coppola
- 31 S. Chergui
- 15 L. Koleosho
- 33 P. Lees-Melou
- 20 M. Lopez
- 17 A. Camara
- 7 P. Pagis
- 10 I. Kebbal
- 9 L. Sinayoko
Bench: V. Marchetti, M. Mbow, E. Zabi, O. Nkambadio, O. Sissoko, R. Matondo, Y. Koré, M. Simon, J. Ikoné
Lyon lineup · 4-3-2-1
- 1 D. Greif
- 16 Abner
- 19 M. Niakhaté
- 20 F. Bacher
- 13 Z. Athekame
- 8 C. Tolisso
- 23 T. Morton
- 2 M. Bidstrup
- 10 P. Šulc
- 7 E. Nuamah
- 17 L. Openda
Bench: N. Tagliafico, T. Tessmann, Keito Nakamura, K. Merah, R. Kluivert, Clinton Mata, K. Boudache, R. Descamps, N. Nartey
Paris FC vs Lyon head-to-head
Last 2 meetings: Paris FC 0 · draws 2 · Lyon 0.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-08 | Lyon | 1-1 | Paris FC | Ligue 1 |
| 2025-10-29 | Paris FC | 3-3 | Lyon | Ligue 1 |
Other Matchday 4 fixtures
- Rennes v Marseille — match page 2026-09-11
- Strasbourg vs Monaco — team news & stats 2026-09-12
- Lorient vs Toulouse 2026-09-12
- Auxerre v Nice — match page 2026-09-12
- Le Havre vs Angers — team news & stats 2026-09-12
- Lille v Estac Troyes — match page 2026-09-13
- Le Mans vs Lens — team news & stats 2026-09-13
- Brest vs Paris Saint Germain 2026-09-13
Before and after this match
- Paris FC, previous: Marseille – Paris FC, 2026-09-06
- Paris FC, next: Paris FC – Strasbourg, 2026-09-19
- Lyon, previous: Lyon v Auxerre analysis
- Lyon, next: Lyon vs Rennes prediction