Lyon 0-3 Lens – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Lens at 35% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Lyon face Lens.
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Full Analysis
Groupama Stadium plays host to Lyon versus Lens in Ligue 1 (matchday 24). Kick-off: Sunday 3 March 2024 at 19:45 UK time.
Form & Momentum
Lyon have collected 2.10 PPG across their last 10 games: 7W 0D 3L. Last five: L W W W W. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.10 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches.
Lyon's form when playing at home: 4W 3D 3L across their last 10 home games (1.50 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. 5 clean sheets from their last 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at home. Somewhat surprisingly, their home PPG of 1.50 lags behind their overall 2.10 — home advantage has not translated into better results recently.
Lens (all games): 5W 2D 3L across their last 10 — 1.70 points per game. Last five: W W W D L. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 1.10 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity.
Lens's form when playing away from home: 4W 4D 2L across their last 10 road games (1.60 PPG). Away from home they average 0.80 goals scored and 0.60 conceded per game. 7 away clean sheets from their last 10 away games (70%) — they are hard to break down on the road. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 10% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
A near-identical PPG reading — 2.10 for Lyon, 1.70 for Lens — means the form record is uninstructive on result selection. The goals and market sections will carry greater evidential weight.
H2H Analysis
Neither side has dominated the 4 H2H matches in our data: 1 wins for Lyon, 2 for Lens and 1 draw — leaving the H2H largely neutral.
The 4 H2H matches in our data averaged 2.8 goals per game — a neutral rate that gives no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent of those, on 2 Dec 2023, ended Lyon 2–3 Lens — a Lens win.
The head-to-head data offers no strong steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the model and current market pricing should carry more weight for this fixture.
Trading & In-Play
Lyon — key trading statistics (last 61 games, 31 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 77% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; of the 19 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 26%; BTTS occurs in 58% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 55% of games (home games).
Lens — key trading statistics (last 61 games, 31 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 61% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 68% of the time; BTTS occurs in 45% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 39% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 41% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Lyon 61% versus Lens 49%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Lyon 59% | Lens 49%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Lyon 1.02 xG and Lens 1.08 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Lyon attack 1.010 / defence 1.024 | Lens attack 0.898 / defence 0.754. League average goals — home 1.336 / away 1.180. Lens bring a tight defence (rating 0.754, below 1 = concedes less than average) — this is pulling Lyon's projected output down. Data: built from Lyon's last 61 games and Lens's last 61.
Result probabilities: Lyon 31% | Draw 34% | Lens 35%. Fair-value odds: Lyon 3.18 | Draw 2.97 | Lens 2.87. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 34% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 35% | BTTS Yes probability 44% | Total xG 2.10. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 65% probability — total xG of 2.10 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match. BTTS No at 56% is only a slight lean — the model gives both sides a fair chance of scoring, so No isn't a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Lens are the pick at 35% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 34% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Lens if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.10 combined xG gives a 65% probability to Under 2.5 — mixed conviction, supported by recent form (Lyon's last 10 home games and Lens's last 10 away games) averaging 1.9 goals per game — though the H2H data averaging 2.8 goals per game across 4 H2H matches points the other way.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 56%. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Lyon 40% (last 10 home games) | Lens 10% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Lyon vs Lens | Competition: Ligue 1, matchday 24 | Venue: Groupama Stadium • Kick-off: Sunday 3 March 2024 at 19:45 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Lyon 31% | Draw 34% | Lens 35% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 35% (Under 65%) | BTTS Yes 44% (No 56%) | xG Lyon 1.02 / Lens 1.08 • Poisson strength factors: Lyon attack 1.010 / def 1.024 | Lens attack 0.898 / def 0.754 | league avg home 1.336 / away 1.180 • Poisson stance: Lens (35%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.02
Lyon xG
Expected Goals
1.08
Lens xG
44%
BTTS
64%
Over 1.5
35%
Over 2.5
16%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Lyon vs Lens FAQs
What time does Lyon vs Lens kick off?
Lyon vs Lens kicked off at 19:45 UK time on Sunday 3 March 2024 at Groupama Stadium.
What was the final score in Lyon vs Lens?
Lyon 0 - 3 Lens.
Where is Lyon vs Lens being played?
The match is being played at Groupama Stadium.
What competition is Lyon vs Lens part of?
Lyon vs Lens is a Ligue 1 fixture (matchday 24) (France).
Who is favourite to win Lyon vs Lens?
Our statistical model gives Lyon a 31% chance of winning, Lens a 35% chance, and a 34% chance of a draw — making Lens the favourite.
Will both teams score in Lyon vs Lens?
Our model estimates a 44% probability that both Lyon and Lens will score, so it leans towards BTTS No (56%).
Will Lyon vs Lens have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 35%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (65%).
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates Lyon's attack at 1.01x the league average against Lens's defence at 0.75x — combine the two and it projects 1.02 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Lens's attack (0.90x) against Lyon's defence (1.02x) — and the away total comes out at 1.08.
These ratings are built from Lyon's last 61 games and Lens's last 61 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 15.2% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (13.9%), 0-1 (11.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 41% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Lens Win
31%
3.18
34%
2.97
35%
2.87
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.5%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
13.2%
Away win
1 – 0
12.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.02
Lyon xG
Total xG
2.10
1.08
Lens xG
3.18
31%
Home win
2.97
34%
Draw
2.87
35%
Away win
Goals Markets
62%
Over 1.5
1.61
38%
Under 1.5
2.63
35%
Over 2.5
2.86
65%
Under 2.5
1.54
16%
Over 3.5
6.25
84%
Under 3.5
1.19
6%
Over 4.5
16.67
94%
Under 4.5
1.06
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
44%
BTTS Yes
2.26
56%
BTTS No
1.79
Clean Sheet
34%
2.96
36%
2.77
Win to Nil
11%
9.41
13%
7.95
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 12.2 | 13.2 | 7.2 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 12.4 | 13.5 | 7.3 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 6.3 | 6.9 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Lyon vs Lens Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Lyon vs Lens?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.2%.
How many goals are Lyon and Lens expected to score?
The model projects 1.02 expected goals for Lyon and 1.08 for Lens, a combined total of 2.10.
How confident is the prediction model for Lyon vs Lens?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 35%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Lyon come into this having played 61 games, going 26W 12D 23L for 1.48 points per game. Their last five reads L-W-W-W-W.
On the other side, Lens sit at 1.97 PPG from 61 outings (35W 15D 11L), a run that reads W-W-W-D-L across their last five.
Lens carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.49 PPG clear of Lyon — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
How They Fare by Venue
Lyon's home form reads 14W 8D 9L across their last 31 home games, a 1.61 PPG return.
Away from home, Lens have taken 1.55 points per game from their last 31 away games (12W 12D 7L). That's a step down from their 1.97 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Lens's recent record.
Attack vs Defence
Lyon are averaging 1.48 goals scored and 1.34 conceded per game recently; Lens are on 1.61 scored and 0.87 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Lyon have seen both teams score in 61% of their recent games.
Defensively: Lens in 41% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 61 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Lyon
Blended
Lens
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Lyon (Home) vs Lens (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Lyon
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Lens
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❓ Lyon vs Lens Form FAQs
What form are Lyon and Lens in coming into this match?
Lyon have gone 26W 12D 23L in their last 61 games (1.48 PPG), while Lens have gone 35W 15D 11L in their last 61 (1.97 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Lyon at home or Lens away?
Lyon's home record (1.61 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Lyon at home: 1.61 PPG; Lens away: 1.55 PPG.
Have Lyon or Lens been keeping clean sheets recently?
Lyon have kept a clean sheet in 26% of their recent games, Lens in 41%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
Our data holds 10 H2H matches between Lyon and Lens, the earliest from February 2022. All of them came in Ligue 1. The most recent was as recently as 9 October 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Notable Numbers
Lens have won the most recent 2 H2H matches in our data — the current momentum in this pairing sits with them.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Lens won Lyon 0-4 Lens on 17 May 2026, the biggest margin in the H2H matches we hold.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Lyon have gone 1W 0D 3L from the 4 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against Lens — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
2
Lyon
2
Draws
6
Lens
Recent Meetings
❓ Lyon vs Lens H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Lyon and Lens?
Across the 10 head-to-head matches in our data, Lyon have won 2, Lens have won 6, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Lyon and Lens last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 9 October 2026: Lens 2-1 Lyon.
Who has won more matches between Lyon and Lens?
Lens have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from the 10 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Lyon are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 77% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 29% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 22% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 27% of those situations.
Lens are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 61% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 39% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 17% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Lyon 58%, Lens 45% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 55% (Lyon) and 39% (Lens).
On the defensive side: Lyon keep a clean sheet in 32% of their matches; Lens in 45%; Lens in 29%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Lyon home games / Lens away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Lyon vs Lens Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Lyon and Lens matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 58% of Lyon's recent matches and 45% of Lens's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Lyon and Lens matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 55% of Lyon's recent games and 39% of Lens's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Lyon and Lens matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 77% of Lyon's recent matches and 61% of Lens's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant Lens run riot with a 0-3 hammering of Lyon.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Lens beat Lyon 0-3 at Groupama Stadium, Regular Season - 24, in the Ligue 1. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Lyon 1.02 xG and Lens 1.08 xG, a combined 2.10. The scoreboard read 0-3 for 3 actual goals. Lyon fell 1.0 short of their projected output. Lens outscored their 1.08 projection by 1.9. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Lyon attack 1.01 / defence 1.02 against Lens attack 0.90 / defence 0.75, drawn from 61/61 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Lyon 31% | Draw 34% | Lens 35%, with Lens to win its most likely call at 35%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 35%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 64% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 44% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 54% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Lyon 59%, Lens 49%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 55%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Lyon's trading profile (61 games, 31 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 61% of their matches — today it did not.
Lens's trading profile (61 games, 31 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 41% of the time, and duly kept one.
Form vs Result
On form, Lens arrived the stronger side — 1.97 PPG against 1.48. The form guide was vindicated by the result. Lyon (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.61 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 3 against a 1.23 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Lens (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.23 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 0.90 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit), form (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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