Lyon lineup today @ Lens
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Lyon's expected lineup at Lens, Fri 9 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 10 matches): Greif (8); Abner (7), Athekame (5), Bacher (5), Kluivert (5); Morton (9), Tolisso (8), Bidstrup (5); Openda (9), Nuamah (7). Out: Niakhaté. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Rennes match on 19 Sep.
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Lyon predicted lineup vs Lens
1 UNAVAILABLELyon are without Niakhaté 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.
Team news
- Unavailable: Niakhaté (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 are 2nd in the L1 on 11 points from 5 games. They have W3 D2 L0 in their last five.
- MIDOuédraogoKnee InjuryOut
- FWDHimbertInactiveOut
- DEFNiakhatéMuscle InjuryOut
- FWDDuranvilleMuscle InjuryOut
- DEFTagliaficoRestOut
4-2-3-1 at home · 4-3-3 away
Most Common Lyon Starting XI
Based on 10 official matches this season
- GreifGK · 8 starts
- NiakhatéDEF · 8 starts
- AbnerDEF · 7 starts
- AthekameDEF · 5 starts
- BacherDEF · 5 starts
- KluivertDEF · 5 starts
- MortonMID · 9 starts
- TolissoMID · 8 starts
- BidstrupMID · 5 starts
- OpendaFWD · 9 starts
- NuamahFWD · 7 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- MIDTolisso0/1 penalties scored
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Lyon
- What is Lyon's expected lineup today?
- Lyon are without Niakhaté 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 (out), Abner, 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.
Lyon away to Lens
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