FULL SQUADS AND PREDICTED XIS
LensMixed
71% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
LyonRotates
58% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Named the same eleven 2 matches running.
- M. Niakhate has started all 5 of our recorded meetings vs Lens.
Lens
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Lyon
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Lens
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Lyon
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Team news
6
7
- DEFTagliaficoMuscle InjuryOut
- MIDHamdaniInactiveOut
- FWDDuranvilleMuscle InjuryOut
- DEFAbnerInactiveOut
- FWDHimbertInactiveOut
- DEFKamaraInactiveOut
- DEFOuédraogoInactiveDoubtful
Reported availability, not a confirmed team sheet. Only an official lineup confirms who starts.
HEAD TO HEAD · ALL COMPETITIONS
Lens vs Lyon record
8
Lens wins
3
Draws
8
Lyon wins
19 meetings on record
Lyon
- M. Niakhate started all 5 of our recorded meetings vs Lens
LAST MEETINGS
- 17 May 2026Lyon 0–4 LensLigue 1
- 5 Mar 2026Lyon 2–2 LensCoupe de France
- 16 Aug 2025Lens 0–1 LyonLigue 1
- 4 May 2025Lyon 1–2 LensLigue 1
- 15 Sept 2024Lens 0–0 LyonLigue 1
- 3 Mar 2024Lyon 0–3 LensLigue 1
- 2 Dec 2023Lens 3–2 LyonLigue 1
- 12 Feb 2023Lyon 2–1 LensLigue 1
- 2 Oct 2022Lens 1–0 LyonLigue 1
- 19 Feb 2022Lens 1–1 LyonLigue 1
About this match
Lens vs Lyon lineups
Updated
Predicted lineups and team news for Lens vs Lyon in the Ligue 1 on 9 Oct 2026. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 7:45pm BST kickoff.
- What is the predicted lineup for Lens vs Lyon?
- Our predicted XIs for Lens and Lyon are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
- When are the confirmed lineups for Lens vs Lyon announced?
- Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
- What time does Lens vs Lyon kick off?
- Lens vs Lyon kicks off at 7:45pm BST on 9 Oct 2026.