Lyon 4-3 Stade Brestois 29 – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Stade Brestois 29 at 46% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Lyon face Stade Brestois 29.
✍️ Match Preview
Pre-Match Analysis
Lyon and Stade Brestois 29 meet at Groupama Stadium in Ligue 1 (matchday 29). This fixture gets under way on Sunday 14 April 2024 at 20:45 UK time.
Current Form
Lyon's record over their last 10 games: 7W 1D 2L (2.20 PPG). Last five: L W W D W. Offensively they are averaging 1.70 goals per game, with 1.20 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
In front of their own supporters, Lyon have posted 4W 2D 4L from their last 10 home games — 1.40 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from their last 10 home games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. Somewhat surprisingly, their home PPG of 1.40 lags behind their overall 2.20 — home advantage has not translated into better results recently.
Stade Brestois 29 (all games): 5W 4D 1L across their last 10 — 1.90 points per game. Last five: W L D W W. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 0.80 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Defensively, 0.80 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not.
When travelling, Stade Brestois 29 have posted 5W 2D 3L from their last 10 away outings — 1.70 PPG. Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from their last 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 2.20 vs 1.90 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
H2H History
The head-to-head record is closely matched — across the 4 H2H matches in our data, Stade Brestois 29 edge it 2 wins to 1, with 1 draw. Neither side has a commanding advantage.
The 4 H2H matches in our data averaged 2.5 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 23 Sep 2023, ended Lyon 0–1 Stade Brestois 29 — a Stade Brestois 29 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 66 games, 33 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 76% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 74% of the time; of the 21 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 29%; BTTS occurs in 58% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 54% of games (home games).
Stade Brestois 29 — key trading statistics (last 66 games, 33 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 64% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; of the 20 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 30%; BTTS occurs in 52% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 46% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Lyon 61% versus Stade Brestois 29 52%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Lyon 59% | Stade Brestois 29 46%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Lyon 0.88 xG and Stade Brestois 29 1.33 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 0.904 / defence 1.079 | Stade Brestois 29 attack 0.955 / defence 0.752. League average goals — home 1.299 / away 1.288. Stade Brestois 29 bring a tight defence (rating 0.752, below 1 = concedes less than average) — this is pulling Lyon's projected output down. Data: built from Lyon's last 66 games and Stade Brestois 29's last 66.
Result probabilities: Lyon 24% | Draw 31% | Stade Brestois 29 46%. Fair-value odds: Lyon 4.24 | Draw 3.26 | Stade Brestois 29 2.19. Stade Brestois 29 hold a narrow Poisson edge at 46% — the draw (31%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 38% | BTTS Yes probability 44% | Total xG 2.21. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 62% — total xG of 2.21 is below the line but not decisively so. 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.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Stade Brestois 29 at 46% — moderate model lean. Draw probability of 31% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Stade Brestois 29 if the outright odds are short.
Poisson projects 2.21 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 62% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (Lyon's last 10 home games and Stade Brestois 29's last 10 away games) averaging 2.2 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 56% on No. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Lyon 40% (last 10 home games) | Stade Brestois 29 30% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Lyon vs Stade Brestois 29 | Competition: Ligue 1, matchday 29 | Venue: Groupama Stadium • Kick-off: Sunday 14 April 2024 at 20:45 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 24% | Draw 31% | Stade Brestois 29 46% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 38% (Under 62%) | BTTS Yes 44% (No 56%) | xG Lyon 0.88 / Stade Brestois 29 1.33 • Poisson strength factors: Lyon attack 0.904 / def 1.079 | Stade Brestois 29 attack 0.955 / def 0.752 | league avg home 1.299 / away 1.288 • Poisson stance: Stade Brestois 29 (46%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
0.88
Lyon xG
Expected Goals
1.33
Stade Brestois 29 xG
44%
BTTS
66%
Over 1.5
38%
Over 2.5
18%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Lyon vs Stade Brestois 29 FAQs
What time does Lyon vs Stade Brestois 29 kick off?
Lyon vs Stade Brestois 29 kicked off at 20:45 UK time on Sunday 14 April 2024 at Groupama Stadium.
What was the final score in Lyon vs Stade Brestois 29?
Lyon 4 - 3 Stade Brestois 29.
Where is Lyon vs Stade Brestois 29 being played?
The match is being played at Groupama Stadium.
What competition is Lyon vs Stade Brestois 29 part of?
Lyon vs Stade Brestois 29 is a Ligue 1 fixture (matchday 29) (France).
Who is favourite to win Lyon vs Stade Brestois 29?
Our statistical model gives Lyon a 24% chance of winning, Stade Brestois 29 a 46% chance, and a 31% chance of a draw — making Stade Brestois 29 the favourite.
Will both teams score in Lyon vs Stade Brestois 29?
Our model estimates a 44% probability that both Lyon and Stade Brestois 29 will score, so it leans towards BTTS No (56%).
Will Lyon vs Stade Brestois 29 have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 38%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (62%).
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Working from Lyon's attack rating (0.90) and Stade Brestois 29's defence rating (0.75), the model arrives at 0.88 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Stade Brestois 29's attack (0.95x) against Lyon's defence (1.08x) — and the away total comes out at 1.33.
These ratings are built from Lyon's last 66 games and Stade Brestois 29's last 66 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 14.5%. Close behind: 0-1 (12.9%), 0-0 (12.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 40% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Stade Brestois 29 Win
24%
4.24
31%
3.26
46%
2.19
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
14.6%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
12.9%
Draw
0 – 0
11.0%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.88
Lyon xG
Total xG
2.21
1.33
Stade Brestois 29 xG
4.24
24%
Home win
3.26
31%
Draw
2.19
46%
Away win
Goals Markets
65%
Over 1.5
1.54
35%
Under 1.5
2.86
38%
Over 2.5
2.63
62%
Under 2.5
1.61
18%
Over 3.5
5.56
82%
Under 3.5
1.22
7%
Over 4.5
14.29
93%
Under 4.5
1.08
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
44%
BTTS Yes
2.25
56%
BTTS No
1.80
Clean Sheet
27%
3.77
41%
2.42
Win to Nil
6%
15.99
19%
5.29
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 11.0 | 14.6 | 9.7 | 4.3 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 1 | 9.7 | 12.9 | 8.5 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 4.3 | 5.7 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | – | 0.1 | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Lyon vs Stade Brestois 29 Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Lyon vs Stade Brestois 29?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.5%.
How many goals are Lyon and Stade Brestois 29 expected to score?
The model projects 0.88 expected goals for Lyon and 1.33 for Stade Brestois 29, a combined total of 2.21.
How confident is the prediction model for Lyon vs Stade Brestois 29?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 46%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Lyon come into this having played 66 games, going 29W 13D 24L for 1.52 points per game. Their last five reads L-W-W-D-W.
On the other side, Stade Brestois 29 sit at 1.47 PPG from 66 outings (26W 19D 21L), a run that reads W-L-D-W-W across their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.52 PPG for Lyon against 1.47 for Stade Brestois 29. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
Lyon's home form reads 14W 9D 10L across their last 33 home games, a 1.55 PPG return.
Away from home, Stade Brestois 29 have taken 1.27 points per game from their last 33 away games (11W 9D 13L).
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Lyon are averaging 1.50 goals scored and 1.35 conceded per game recently; Stade Brestois 29 are on 1.29 scored and 1.17 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Lyon have seen both teams score in 61% of their recent games.
Last 66 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Lyon
Current Season
Stade Brestois 29
Current Season
Lyon (Home) vs Stade Brestois 29 (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Lyon
Current Season
Stade Brestois 29
Current Season
❓ Lyon vs Stade Brestois 29 Form FAQs
What form are Lyon and Stade Brestois 29 in coming into this match?
Lyon have gone 29W 13D 24L in their last 66 games (1.52 PPG), while Stade Brestois 29 have gone 26W 19D 21L in their last 66 (1.47 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Lyon at home or Stade Brestois 29 away?
Lyon's home record (1.55 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Lyon at home: 1.55 PPG; Stade Brestois 29 away: 1.27 PPG.
Have Lyon or Stade Brestois 29 been keeping clean sheets recently?
Lyon have kept a clean sheet in 26% of their recent games, Stade Brestois 29 in 33%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
We have 10 H2H matches between these sides on record, dating back to April 2022 — enough to show some patterns. All of them came in Ligue 1. The most recent was as recently as 8 November 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Records & Recent Trends
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Lyon have gone 3W 1D 0L from the 4 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against Stade Brestois 29 — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
4
Lyon
2
Draws
4
Stade Brestois 29
Recent Meetings
❓ Lyon vs Stade Brestois 29 H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Lyon and Stade Brestois 29?
Across the 10 head-to-head matches in our data, Lyon have won 4, Stade Brestois 29 have won 4, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Lyon and Stade Brestois 29 last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 8 November 2026: Stade Brestois 29 2-0 Lyon.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Lyon are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 76% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 27% 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 25% of those situations.
Stade Brestois 29 are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 64% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 27% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 33% 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 25% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Lyon 58%, Stade Brestois 29 52% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 54% (Lyon) and 46% (Stade Brestois 29).
On the defensive side: Lyon keep a clean sheet in 30% of their matches; Stade Brestois 29 in 33%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Lyon home games / Stade Brestois 29 away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Lyon vs Stade Brestois 29 Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Lyon and Stade Brestois 29 matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 58% of Lyon's recent matches and 52% of Stade Brestois 29's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Lyon and Stade Brestois 29 matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 54% of Lyon's recent games and 46% of Stade Brestois 29's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Lyon and Stade Brestois 29 matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 76% of Lyon's recent matches and 64% of Stade Brestois 29's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Lyon defy the odds to beat Stade Brestois 29 4-3.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Lyon beat Stade Brestois 29 4-3 at Groupama Stadium, Regular Season - 29, 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 0.88 xG and Stade Brestois 29 1.33 xG, a combined 2.21. The scoreboard read 4-3 for 7 actual goals. Lyon beat their projection by 3.1 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Stade Brestois 29 outscored their 1.33 projection by 1.7. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Lyon attack 0.90 / defence 1.08 against Stade Brestois 29 attack 0.95 / defence 0.75, drawn from 66/66 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Lyon 24% | Draw 31% | Stade Brestois 29 46%, with Stade Brestois 29 to win its most likely call at 46%. Instead the game produced a Lyon win, an outcome the model had rated at just 24% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 38%. The game delivered 7, so it went over — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 66% and landed. Over 3.5 was 18% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 44% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 52% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Lyon 59%, Stade Brestois 29 46%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 56%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Lyon's trading profile (66 games, 33 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 61% of their matches — today it did.
Stade Brestois 29's trading profile (66 games, 33 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 33% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Lyon 1.52 PPG, Stade Brestois 29 1.47 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Lyon win broke the near-deadlock. Lyon (home/away splits) scored 4 against a 1.55 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 3 against a 1.27 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Stade Brestois 29 (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.12 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 4 against a 1.21 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.
💡 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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