Lyon lineup vs Angers
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Lyon's expected lineup vs Angers, Sun 1 Nov, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 15 matches): Greif (12); Abner (11), Niakhaté (10), Athekame (9), Bacher (9), Kluivert (8); Tolisso (11), Bidstrup (8); Nuamah (10). Out: Morton, Openda. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Paris Saint Germain match on 26 Oct.
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Lyon predicted lineup vs Angers
2 UNAVAILABLELyon are without Morton and Openda at home to Angers in the L1, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 15 official matches is: Greif in goal, a back five of Abner, Niakhaté, Athekame, Bacher and Kluivert, and Nuamah and Openda further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.
Team news
- Unavailable: Morton (Out), Openda (Out).
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 14 of the last 30 matches.
- Based on starts across 15 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 5th in the L1 on 14 points from 8 games. They have W2 D1 L2 in their last five.
4-2-3-1 at home · 4-3-3 away
Most Common Lyon Starting XI
Based on 15 official matches this season
- GreifGK · 12 starts
- AbnerDEF · 11 starts
- NiakhatéDEF · 10 starts
- AthekameDEF · 9 starts
- BacherDEF · 9 starts
- KluivertDEF · 8 starts
- MortonMID · 12 starts
- TolissoMID · 11 starts
- BidstrupMID · 8 starts
- NuamahFWD · 10 starts
- OpendaFWD · 10 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?
- Lyon are without Morton and Openda at home to Angers in the L1, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 15 official matches is: Greif in goal, a back five of Abner, Niakhaté, Athekame, Bacher and Kluivert, and Nuamah and Openda further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Greif, Abner, Niakhaté, Athekame, Bacher, Kluivert, Morton (out), Tolisso, Bidstrup, Nuamah, Openda (out).
- Who started Lyon's last match?
- Lyon's starting XI on 26 Oct 2026 in the Ligue 1 (4-3-3): D. Greif, Z. Athekame, F. Bacher, M. Niakhaté, Abner, T. Tessmann, T. Morton, C. Tolisso, E. Nuamah, K. Merah, J. Duranville.
- What was Lyon's last result?
- Lyon lost to Paris Saint Germain 0–2 on 26 Oct 2026.
- When did Lyon last win?
- Lyon last won on 18 Oct 2026, beating Nice 2–1.
- 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?
- D. Greif leads with 12 starts for Lyon across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Lyon use most often?
- Lyon have used a 4-2-3-1 in 7 of their 15 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 12 matches.
- Which Lyon defender has started the most this season?
- Abner Vinícius has made the most starts as defender for Lyon this season, starting 11 matches.
- Which Lyon midfielder has started the most this season?
- Tyler Morton has made the most starts as midfielder for Lyon this season, starting 12 matches.
- Which Lyon forward has started the most this season?
- Loïs Openda has made the most starts as forward for Lyon this season, starting 10 matches.
Lyon past seasons
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