Who's in your Lyon Starting 11?

Lyon predicted lineup vs Lens1 UNAVAILABLE

Lyon are without Abner away at Lens in the L1, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 10 official matches is: Greif in goal, a back five of Niakhaté, Abner, Athekame, Bacher and Kluivert, and Openda and Nuamah further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

1. GKGreif
2. DEFNiakhaté
3. DEFAbnerOut
4. DEFAthekame
5. DEFBacher
6. DEFKluivert
7. MIDMorton
8. MIDTolisso
9. MIDBidstrup
10. FWDOpenda
11. FWDNuamah

Team news

• Unavailable: Abner (Out).
• Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 13 of the last 30 matches.
• Based on starts across 10 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Lyon, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Lyon

What is Lyon's expected lineup?

Lyon are without Abner away at Lens in the L1, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 10 official matches is: Greif in goal, a back five of Niakhaté, Abner, Athekame, Bacher and Kluivert, and Openda and Nuamah further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Greif, Niakhaté, Abner (out), Athekame, Bacher, Kluivert, Morton, Tolisso, Bidstrup, Openda, Nuamah.

Who started Lyon's last match?

Lyon's starting XI on 19 Sept 2026 in the Ligue 1 (4-2-3-1): D. Greif, Z. Athekame, F. Bacher, M. Niakhaté, Abner, M. Bidstrup, T. Morton, E. Nuamah, P. Šulc, C. Tolisso, L. Openda.

What was Lyon's last result?

Lyon beat Rennes 4–0 on 19 Sept 2026.

When did Lyon last win?

Lyon last won on 19 Sept 2026, beating Rennes 4–0.

Who takes penalties for Lyon?

C. Tolisso has taken the most penalties for Lyon this season, scoring 0 of 1.

Who has made the most starts for Lyon this season?

L. Openda leads with 9 starts for Lyon across all competitions this season.

What formation does Lyon use most often?

Lyon have used a 4-2-3-1 in 5 of their 10 matches this season.

Which Lyon goalkeeper has started the most this season?

Dominik Greif has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Lyon this season, starting 8 matches.

Which Lyon defender has started the most this season?

Moussa Niakhaté has made the most starts as defender for Lyon this season, starting 8 matches.

Which Lyon midfielder has started the most this season?

Tyler Morton has made the most starts as midfielder for Lyon this season, starting 9 matches.

Which Lyon forward has started the most this season?

Loïs Openda has made the most starts as forward for Lyon this season, starting 9 matches.