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Reims 1-1 Lyon – Result & Analysis

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Ligue 1 · Regular Season - 12

Kick-off

Sat 23 Nov 2024

20:00

Venue

Stade Auguste-Delaune

Competition

Ligue 1

France

Status

FT
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Poisson model rates Lyon at 45%, yet other data sources diverge — this Reims vs Lyon fixture contains genuine analytical tension.

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Fixture Analysis

It is a Ligue 1 clash, Regular Season - 12 as Reims welcome Lyon to Stade Auguste-Delaune. Kick-off is set for Saturday 23 November 2024 at 20:00 UTC.

Recent Form

Across all Ligue 1 games this season, Reims have gone 5W 2D 3L from 10 outings — a 1.70 PPG return. Last five: W L L L W. Offensively they are averaging 1.90 goals per game, with 1.30 conceded. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. This season is still relatively young for Reims, so this record blends games from this season and last.

At home at Stade Auguste-Delaune, Reims have gone 5W 2D 3L this season (10 games, 1.70 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.

Lyon — All Games: 5W 3D 2L from 10 Ligue 1 fixtures this season — 1.80 PPG. Last five: W W D D W. They are scoring at 1.80 per game and conceding 1.20. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. This season is still relatively young for Lyon, so this record blends games from this season and last.

Lyon's away record: 6W 2D 2L from 10 road trips in Ligue 1 this season (2.00 PPG). They are averaging 1.90 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.

There is minimal separation in the form figures — Reims at 1.70 PPG versus Lyon's 1.80. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.

The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Reims register both teams scoring in 70% of relevant matches, Lyon in 60% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.

H2H

The rivalry is an even one: 2 wins apiece for Reims, 1 for Lyon and 3 shared spoils from 6 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.

The 6 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 30 Mar 2024, ended 1–1 with a draw.

The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.

In-Play Data

Reims trading profile (45 games, 22 at home): they score before half-time in 77% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games).

Lyon trading profile (45 games, 22 at away): they score before half-time in 64% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 79% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 59% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 36%.

From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Reims 67% and Lyon 53% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Reims 60% | Lyon 58%).

Poisson Model

The Poisson distribution model projects Reims 1.27 xG and Lyon 1.59 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: Reims attack 0.981 / defence 1.056 | Lyon attack 1.074 / defence 0.841. League average goals — home 1.534 / away 1.403. Data: 45 Reims games / 45 Lyon games used (CurrentSeason).

Result probabilities: Reims 30% | Draw 25% | Lyon 45%. Fair-value odds: Reims 3.33 | Draw 4.00 | Lyon 2.22. Lyon hold a narrow Poisson edge at 45% — the draw (25%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.

Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 54% | BTTS probability 57% | Total xG 2.86. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 54%/46% — the total xG of 2.86 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 57% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.

Analysis Verdict

On the Poisson output, Lyon are the pick at 45% — moderate model lean. With a 25% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Lyon offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 30% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.

On the goals line, Poisson's 2.86 combined xG gives a 54% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 3.0 goals per game.

Poisson assigns a 57% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Reims 70% | Lyon 60% BTTS from recent games.

The outsider holds a 30% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.

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💡 Key Insights

H2H The H2H record is evenly balanced (2W–3D–1W), with no clear historical advantage.
Form Lyon Poisson xG (1.59) is below their form scoring rate (1.90) — home defensive strength is discounting away goal expectation.
BTTS BTTS Yes is supported by both form (Reims 7/10, Lyon 6/10) and Poisson model (57%).

🏟️ Match Context

• Fixture: Reims vs Lyon | Competition: Ligue 1, Regular Season - 12 | Venue: Stade Auguste-Delaune • Kick-off: Saturday 23 Nov 2024, 20:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing

📊 Statistical Prediction

• Poisson result probabilities: Reims 30% | Draw 25% | Lyon 45% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 54% | BTTS 57% | xG Reims 1.27 / Lyon 1.59 • Poisson strength factors: Reims attack 0.981 / def 1.056 | Lyon attack 1.074 / def 0.841 | league avg home 1.534 / away 1.403 • Poisson stance: Lyon (45%) — moderate lean

🎲 Betting Market Intelligence

• Odds data is not currently available for this fixture

🧮 Prediction Model

1.27

Reims xG

Expected Goals

1.59

Lyon xG

30%
25%
45%
Reims Draw Lyon

57%

BTTS

78%

Over 1.5

54%

Over 2.5

32%

Over 3.5

Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓

⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Reims vs Lyon kick off?

Reims vs Lyon kicked off at 20:00 on Saturday 23 November 2024 at Stade Auguste-Delaune.

What was the final score in Reims vs Lyon?

Reims 1 - 1 Lyon.

Where is Reims vs Lyon being played?

The match is being played at Stade Auguste-Delaune.

What competition is Reims vs Lyon part of?

Reims vs Lyon is a Regular Season - 12 fixture in the Ligue 1 (France).

Who is favourite to win Reims vs Lyon?

Our statistical model gives Reims a 30% chance of winning, Lyon a 45% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making Lyon the favourite.

Will both teams score in Reims vs Lyon?

Our model estimates a 57% probability that both Reims and Lyon will score (BTTS).

Will Reims vs Lyon have over 2.5 goals?

Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 54%.

What is the head-to-head record between Reims and Lyon?

Record (6 meetings): Reims 2W | Draws 3 | Lyon 1W.

What form are Reims and Lyon in?

Reims (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 1.30 | L5 W-L-L-L-W. Lyon (all comps): 5W-3D-2L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 1.20 | L5 W-W-D-D-W.

What do the betting odds say about Reims vs Lyon?

Odds data is not currently available for this fixture.

🧮 Model Insight

How the Model Works This Match

The model rates Reims's attack at 0.98x the league average against Lyon's defence at 0.84x — combine the two and it projects 1.27 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Lyon's attack versus Reims's defence, projects 1.59 expected goals for the visitors.

These ratings are built from 45/45 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.

Scoreline Breakdown

Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 13.1% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-2 (9.2%), 0-1 (7.6%). Together the top three scorelines make up 30% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.

Most Likely Outcome

Lyon Win

30%

Reims

3.32

25%

Draw

3.97

45%

Lyon

2.24

Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines

1 – 1

11.6%

Draw

Most likely

1 – 2

9.2%

Away win

0 – 1

9.1%

Away win

Expected Goals & Win Odds

1.27

Reims xG

Total xG

2.86

1.59

Lyon xG

30%
25%
45%
ReimsDrawLyon

3.32

30%

Home win

3.97

25%

Draw

2.24

45%

Away win

Goals Markets

78%

Over 1.5

1.28

22%

Under 1.5

4.55

54%

Over 2.5

1.85

46%

Under 2.5

2.17

32%

Over 3.5

3.12

68%

Under 3.5

1.47

16%

Over 4.5

6.25

84%

Under 4.5

1.19

Match Markets

Both Teams to Score

57%

BTTS Yes

1.74

43%

BTTS No

2.35

Clean Sheet

20%

Reims

4.90

28%

Lyon

3.55

Win to Nil

6%

Reims

16.26

13%

Lyon

7.94

Score Probability Matrix (%)

H \ A 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 5.7 9.1 7.3 3.9 1.5 0.5
1 7.3 11.6 9.2 4.9 1.9 0.6
2 4.6 7.3 5.8 3.1 1.2 0.4
3 1.9 3.1 2.5 1.3 0.5 0.2
4 0.6 1.0 0.8 0.4 0.2 0.1
5 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1

Green = home win Β· Grey = draw Β· Amber = away win Β· White ring = most likely score

Model Internals
λ Home (xG) 1.266
λ Away (xG) 1.590
Total xG 2.856
League avg home goals 1.534
League avg away goals 1.403
Reims attack strength 0.981
Reims defence strength 1.056
Lyon attack strength 1.074
Lyon defence strength 0.841
Data phase CurrentSeason
Games used (H/A) 45 / 45

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most likely scoreline for Reims vs Lyon?

Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.1%.

How many goals are Reims and Lyon expected to score?

The model projects 1.27 expected goals for Reims and 1.59 for Lyon, a combined total of 2.86.

How confident is the prediction model for Reims vs Lyon?

Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 45%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.

📈 Form Insight

Form at a Glance

Reims's recent record stands at 18W 10D 17L from 45 games, a 1.42 PPG return, with W-L-L-L-W in the last five. The sample for Reims is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.

Lyon, meanwhile, have gone 21W 8D 16L across 45 games — 1.58 PPG, with W-W-D-D-W in their last five. The sample for Lyon is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.

Form-wise this is close to level: Reims on 1.42 PPG, Lyon on 1.58. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.

Venue Form

At home specifically, Reims have managed 10W 4D 8L from 22 games — 1.55 PPG in front of their own supporters.

Lyon's away record stands at 11W 3D 8L across 22 trips, a 1.64 PPG haul.

Goals in Recent Form

Reims are averaging 1.36 goals scored and 1.38 conceded per game recently; Lyon are on 1.49 scored and 1.56 conceded.

On BTTS specifically: Reims have seen both teams score in 67% of their recent games.

Last 45 Results — Ligue 1

Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)

Reims

Reims

Blended
W L L L W
Lyon

Lyon

Blended
W W D D W
45 Played 45
18/10/17 W / D / L 21/8/16
1.42 Points Per Game 1.58
1.36 Avg Goals Scored 1.49
1.38 Avg Goals Conceded 1.56
2.73 Avg Goals / Game 3.04
9 Clean Sheets 14
30 BTTS 24
27 Over 2.5 Games 26
Reims

Reims

W
A Le Havre
3–0 HT 2–0
10 Nov
L
A Toulouse
0–1 HT 0–0
03 Nov
L
H Stade Brestois 29
1–2 HT 1–2
26 Oct
L
A Auxerre
1–2 HT 0–1
20 Oct
W
H Montpellier
4–2 HT 2–1
06 Oct
W
A Angers
3–1 HT 2–0
29 Sep
D
H Paris Saint Germain
1–1 HT 1–0
21 Sep
W
A Nantes
2–1 HT 1–1
15 Sep
W
H Rennes
2–1 HT 1–1
01 Sep
D
A Marseille
2–2 HT 0–1
25 Aug
L
H Lille
0–2 HT 0–1
17 Aug
W
H Rennes
2–1 HT 0–0
19 May
W
H Marseille
1–0 HT 1–0
15 May
D
A Stade Brestois 29
1–1 HT 1–1
10 May
L
A Clermont Foot
1–4 HT 1–1
28 Apr
L
H Montpellier
1–2 HT 0–1
21 Apr
L
A Strasbourg
1–3 HT 1–1
13 Apr
D
H Nice
0–0 HT 0–0
07 Apr
D
A Lyon
1–1 HT 0–0
30 Mar
W
H Metz
2–1 HT 1–1
17 Mar
D
A Paris Saint Germain
2–2 HT 2–2
10 Mar
L
H Lille
0–1 HT 0–0
02 Mar
W
A Le Havre
2–1 HT 0–0
25 Feb
D
H Lens
1–1 HT 1–1
18 Feb
L
A Lorient
0–2 HT 0–0
11 Feb
L
H Toulouse
2–3 HT 0–3
04 Feb
D
H Nantes
0–0 HT 0–0
28 Jan
W
A Monaco
3–1 HT 1–0
13 Jan
W
H Le Havre
1–0 HT 1–0
20 Dec
L
A Lens
0–2 HT 0–1
16 Dec
L
A Nice
1–2 HT 0–0
10 Dec
W
H Strasbourg
2–1 HT 2–0
01 Dec
L
A Rennes
1–3 HT 1–1
26 Nov
L
H Paris Saint Germain
0–3 HT 0–1
11 Nov
W
A Nantes
1–0 HT 0–0
05 Nov
W
H Lorient
1–0 HT 0–0
28 Oct
D
A Toulouse
1–1 HT 0–0
22 Oct
L
H Monaco
1–3 HT 0–1
07 Oct
W
H Lyon
2–0 HT 1–0
01 Oct
W
A Lille
2–1 HT 2–0
26 Sep
L
H Stade Brestois 29
1–2 HT 1–0
17 Sep
D
A Metz
2–2 HT 1–1
03 Sep
W
A Montpellier
3–1 HT 2–1
27 Aug
W
H Clermont Foot
2–0 HT 1–0
20 Aug
L
A Marseille
1–2 HT 1–1
12 Aug
Lyon

Lyon

W
H Saint Etienne
1–0 HT 1–0
10 Nov
D
A Lille
1–1 HT 0–1
01 Nov
D
H Auxerre
2–2 HT 1–0
27 Oct
W
A Le Havre
4–0 HT 1–0
20 Oct
W
H Nantes
2–0 HT 1–0
06 Oct
W
A Toulouse
2–1 HT 1–1
29 Sep
L
H Marseille
2–3 HT 0–0
22 Sep
D
A Lens
0–0 HT 0–0
15 Sep
W
H Strasbourg
4–3 HT 1–1
30 Aug
L
H Monaco
0–2 HT 0–0
24 Aug
L
A Rennes
0–3 HT 0–2
18 Aug
W
H Strasbourg
2–1 HT 1–0
19 May
W
A Clermont Foot
1–0 HT 0–0
12 May
W
A Lille
4–3 HT 0–2
06 May
W
H Monaco
3–2 HT 2–1
28 Apr
L
A Paris Saint Germain
1–4 HT 1–4
21 Apr
W
H Stade Brestois 29
4–3 HT 1–0
14 Apr
W
A Nantes
3–1 HT 0–1
07 Apr
D
H Reims
1–1 HT 0–0
30 Mar
W
A Toulouse
3–2 HT 1–0
15 Mar
W
A Lorient
2–0 HT 0–0
09 Mar
L
H Lens
0–3 HT 0–1
03 Mar
W
A Metz
2–1 HT 1–1
23 Feb
W
H Nice
1–0 HT 1–0
16 Feb
W
A Montpellier
2–1 HT 0–1
11 Feb
W
H Marseille
1–0 HT 1–0
04 Feb
L
H Rennes
2–3 HT 0–3
26 Jan
L
A Le Havre
1–3 HT 0–1
14 Jan
W
H Nantes
1–0 HT 0–0
20 Dec
W
A Monaco
1–0 HT 0–0
15 Dec
W
H Toulouse
3–0 HT 2–0
10 Dec
L
A Marseille
0–3 HT 0–2
06 Dec
L
A Lens
2–3 HT 1–1
02 Dec
L
H Lille
0–2 HT 0–2
26 Nov
W
A Rennes
1–0 HT 0–0
12 Nov
D
H Metz
1–1 HT 0–0
05 Nov
L
H Clermont Foot
1–2 HT 0–2
22 Oct
D
H Lorient
3–3 HT 3–1
08 Oct
L
A Reims
0–2 HT 0–1
01 Oct
L
A Stade Brestois 29
0–1 HT 0–0
23 Sep
D
H Le Havre
0–0 HT 0–0
17 Sep
L
H Paris Saint Germain
1–4 HT 0–4
03 Sep
D
A Nice
0–0 HT 0–0
27 Aug
L
H Montpellier
1–4 HT 0–2
19 Aug
L
A Strasbourg
1–2 HT 0–0
13 Aug

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What form are Reims and Lyon in coming into this match?

Reims have gone 18W 10D 17L in their last 45 games (1.42 PPG), while Lyon have gone 21W 8D 16L in their last 45 (1.58 PPG).

Which team has the better venue record — Reims at home or Lyon away?

Lyon's away record (1.64 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Reims at home: 1.55 PPG; Lyon away: 1.64 PPG.

Have Reims or Lyon been keeping clean sheets recently?

Reims have kept a clean sheet in 20% of their recent games, Lyon in 31%.

⚔️ Rivalry Insight

Fixture History

8 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to December 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Ligue 1. It has been a while since the last meeting — 9 February 2025, some 3 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.

Streaks & Records

The biggest gap between the sides came on 9 Feb 2025, when Lyon won 4-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.

Reims's record when hosting Lyon specifically: 1W 3D 0L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.

Last 8 Meetings

Reims

2

Reims

4

Draws

Lyon

2

Lyon

Recent Meetings

Lyon
4–0
09 Feb 25
Reims
Reims
1–1
23 Nov 24
Lyon
Lyon
1–1
30 Mar 24
Reims
Reims
2–0
01 Oct 23
Lyon
Lyon
3–0
27 May 23
Reims
Reims
1–1
28 Aug 22
Lyon
Reims
0–0
20 Mar 22
Lyon
Lyon
1–2
01 Dec 21
Reims

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Reims and Lyon?

From 8 meetings on record, Reims have won 2, Lyon have won 2, and 4 have been drawn.

When did Reims and Lyon last play each other?

They last met on 9 February 2025, when Lyon 4-0 Reims.

📈 Trading Insight

First-Half Patterns

Reims 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 36% of the time.

Lyon are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 64% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 18% of those situations.

Full-Time Trends

BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Reims 54%, Lyon 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.

Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 50% (Reims) and 59% (Lyon).

On the defensive side: Reims keep a clean sheet in 32% of their matches; Lyon in 32%; Lyon in 27%.

📈

Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue  |  Venue = Reims home games / Lyon away games. HT metrics require half-time score data β€” shown as β€” where unavailable.

Reims Reims Blended
Metric All
(45 games)
Venue
(22 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 33/45
(73.3%)
17/22
(77.3%)
2+ Goals Before HT 19/45
(42.2%)
7/22
(31.8%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 10/12
(83.3%)
3/5
(60%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 6/12
(50%)
1/5
(20%)
Winning at HT 13/45
(28.9%)
8/22
(36.4%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 2/45
(4.4%)
2/22
(9.1%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 1/45
(2.2%)
0/22
(0%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 30/45
(66.7%)
12/22
(54.5%)
Over 2.5 Goals 27/45
(60%)
11/22
(50%)
Over 3.5 Goals 12/45
(26.7%)
3/22
(13.6%)
Clean Sheet 9/45
(20%)
7/22
(31.8%)
Failed to Score 8/45
(17.8%)
5/22
(22.7%)
Lyon Lyon Blended
Metric All
(45 games)
Venue
(22 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 31/45
(68.9%)
14/22
(63.6%)
2+ Goals Before HT 16/45
(35.6%)
7/22
(31.8%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 11/14
(78.6%)
6/8
(75%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 6/14
(42.9%)
2/8
(25%)
Winning at HT 12/45
(26.7%)
2/22
(9.1%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 2/45
(4.4%)
0/22
(0%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 4/45
(8.9%)
4/22
(18.2%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 24/45
(53.3%)
11/22
(50%)
Over 2.5 Goals 26/45
(57.8%)
13/22
(59.1%)
Over 3.5 Goals 16/45
(35.6%)
7/22
(31.8%)
Clean Sheet 14/45
(31.1%)
7/22
(31.8%)
Failed to Score 10/45
(22.2%)
6/22
(27.3%)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do both teams usually score when Reims play Lyon?

Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 54% of Reims's recent matches and 50% of Lyon's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.

Is Reims vs Lyon usually a high-scoring fixture?

Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 50% of Reims's recent games and 59% of Lyon's, pointing to a tighter contest.

Do Reims and Lyon tend to score early?

Reims have had a goal before half-time in 77% of their recent matches, Lyon in 64% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.

📰

Reims and Lyon share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.

📝 Match Report

How It Unfolded

Reims and Lyon finished level at 1-1 at Stade Auguste-Delaune, Regular Season - 12, 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 Reims 1.27 xG and Lyon 1.59 xG, a combined 2.86. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Reims attack 0.98 / defence 1.06 against Lyon attack 1.07 / defence 0.84, drawn from 45/45 games (CurrentSeason).

On the result, the model split it Reims 30% | Draw 25% | Lyon 45%, with Lyon to win its most likely call at 45%. Instead the game produced a draw, an outcome the model had rated at just 25% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.

Goals & Markets

The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 54%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 78% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 57% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 59% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Reims 60%, Lyon 58%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 60%, which matched the both-scored outcome.

Trading Patterns vs Reality

Reims's trading profile (45 games, 22 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 67% of their matches — today it did.

Lyon's trading profile (45 games, 22 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 53% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 31% of the time, and conceded here.

Form vs Result

The form lines were close — Reims 1.42 PPG, Lyon 1.58 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing.

Verdict

Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.

💡 Key Insights

Model Goals market defied the model — 54% Over 2.5 probability, but 2 goals scored.
Model BTTS matched the model — 57% projected, both teams scored.
Trading Trading data bucked — 59% historical Over 2.5 rate, but the game stayed under.

⚠️ 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.