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Latest Lyon news
All clubs →- MANAGERPaulo Fonseca appointed manager22 Aug
- TRANSFERAthekame joins on loan from AC Milan13 Aug · Loan
- MANAGERPaulo Fonseca appointed manager11 Aug
- TRANSFERMolébé returns from loan10 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERMangala goes out on loan to Getafe5 Aug · Loan
- MANAGERPaulo Fonseca appointed manager4 Aug
- TRANSFERBacher signs31 Jul · Transfer
- TRANSFEROpenda joins on loan from Juventus27 Jul · Loan
Lyon predicted lineup vs Auxerre1 UNAVAILABLE
Lyon are without Kluivert at home to Auxerre in the L1, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 6 official matches is: Greif in goal, a back four of Maitland-Niles, Kluivert, Abner and Niakhaté, and Openda, Nuamah and Fofana further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.
Team news
- Unavailable: Kluivert (Out).
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 11 of the last 30 matches.
- Doubtful: Maitland-Niles, Abner and Niakhaté.
- Based on starts across 6 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.
- FWDHimbertInactiveOut
- DEFKluivertInactiveOut
- FWDDuranvilleMuscle InjuryOut
- DEFKamaraInactiveOut
- MIDMerahAnkle InjuryOut
- DEFAbnerInjuryDoubtful
- DEFMaitland-NilesRestDoubtful
- DEFNiakhatéAnkle InjuryDoubtful
Most Common Lyon Starting XI
Based on 6 official matches this season
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- MIDTolisso0/1 penalties scored
Lyon fixtures
Lyon vs Auxerre
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- What is Lyon's expected lineup?
- Lyon are without Kluivert at home to Auxerre in the L1, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 6 official matches is: Greif in goal, a back four of Maitland-Niles, Kluivert, Abner and Niakhaté, and Openda, Nuamah and Fofana further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Greif, Maitland-Niles, Kluivert (out), Abner, Niakhaté, Morton, Tolisso, Tessmann, Openda, Nuamah, Fofana.
- Who started Lyon's last match?
- Lyon's starting XI on 29 Aug 2026 in the Ligue 1 (4-2-3-1): D. Greif, Z. Athekame, F. Bacher, M. Niakhaté, N. Tagliafico, M. Bidstrup, T. Morton, E. Nuamah, C. Tolisso, K. Boudache, L. Openda.
- What was Lyon's last result?
- Lyon drew with Le Havre 1–1 on 29 Aug 2026.
- When did Lyon last win?
- Lyon last won on 22 Aug 2026, beating Toulouse 2–0.
- 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 5 starts for Lyon across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Lyon use most often?
- Lyon have used a 4-3-3 in 3 of their 6 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 5 matches.
- Which Lyon defender has started the most this season?
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles has made the most starts as defender for Lyon this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Lyon midfielder has started the most this season?
- Corentin Tolisso has made the most starts as midfielder for Lyon this season, starting 5 matches.
- Which Lyon forward has started the most this season?
- Loïs Openda has made the most starts as forward for Lyon this season, starting 5 matches.
Lyon vs Auxerre
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