Lyon
Ligue 1Season Statistics
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Team Overview
Lyon enter the current Ligue 1 campaign unbeaten through five matches, a record of three wins and two draws that has yielded ten goals scored against just two conceded. That goal difference of plus eight is among the most emphatic in the division and speaks to a side firing on both ends of the pitch, with three clean sheets in five outings underscoring a defense that has been difficult to break down. Under Paulo Fonseca, Lyon have shown balance between attacking output and defensive discipline, having failed to score in only one of their five matches.
The underlying numbers point to a team that is strong regardless of venue. At home, Lyon have won two of three matches and drawn the other, remaining unbeaten in front of their own supporters. On the road, they have taken four points from two matches, with one win and one draw, suggesting a side comfortable both hosting opponents and traveling. The form guide of WDWDW reflects consistency rather than inconsistency, a team that has not lost a match this season while still finding ways to win more often than draw.
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Lyon have long been associated with a footballing tradition built on technical quality and attacking ambition, and the current numbers reinforce that identity. Averaging two goals scored per match while conceding at a rate of less than one per game, this is a squad capable of controlling matches at both ends of the pitch. With five games gone and zero losses, Fonseca's side have established an early platform of reliability, combining attacking firepower with defensive solidity. For a club with Lyon's history in French football, an unbeaten start of this nature represents a strong foundation as the season develops.
Squad (29 players)
Goalkeepers (4)
Defenders (9)
Midfielders (9)
Attackers (7)
Player Statistics
2026/27 Season| # | Player | Pos | Rating | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Tackles | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | |
MF | 5 | 1 | 2 | 381 | 8 | 207 | |
| 20 | |
DF | 5 | 1 | 0 | 446 | 5 | 332 | |
| 10 | |
MF | 5 | 0 | 3 | 258 | 5 | 80 | |
| 2 | |
MF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 384 | 16 | 88 | |
| 23 | |
MF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 366 | 6 | 204 | |
| 13 | |
DF | 5 | 2 | 2 | 450 | 13 | 216 | |
| 26 | |
FW | 5 | 0 | 0 | 194 | 3 | 57 | |
| 17 | |
FW | 4 | 1 | 1 | 334 | 2 | 66 | |
| 16 | |
DF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 280 | 0 | 131 | |
| 19 | |
DF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 360 | 1 | 293 | |
| 1 | |
GK | 4 | 0 | 0 | 360 | 0 | 147 | |
| 6 | |
MF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 28 | |
| 7 | |
FW | 4 | 3 | 1 | 307 | 1 | 77 | |
| 99 | |
MF | 4 | 1 | 0 | 117 | 1 | 40 | |
| 11 | |
FW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 4 | 9 | |
| 18 | |
MF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 7 | 29 | |
| 22 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 1 | 87 | |
| 3 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 1 | 39 | |
| 40 | |
GK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 40 | |
| 21 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | |
| 24 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 22 | |
| 76 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 67 | |
| 45 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 10 |
Recent Transfers
2025/26 & 2026/27Arrivals (40)
Departures (50)
Injuries & Availability
Impact Analysis
Lyon head into this fixture with four players unavailable, a group that includes two confirmed muscle injuries and two listed as inactive. J. Duranville and N. Tagliafico are both sidelined with muscle injuries, while R. Himbert and N. Kamara are unavailable due to inactive status. Tagliafico's absence is notable given his profile as an experienced left-back, meaning Lyon will need to rely on alternative options to cover that flank, which is an area where depth will be tested. Duranville's muscle issue removes another attacking option, trimming the squad's width and flexibility going forward.
With Himbert and Kamara also out, Lyon's available pool shrinks across multiple areas of the pitch, though the inactive status of both players means specifics on their situations are limited based on available information. Losing four players simultaneously inevitably tests squad depth, particularly in defense and wide areas, where Tagliafico and Duranville's absences are most keenly felt. Whether Lyon can paper over these gaps will likely depend on squad rotation and the readiness of backup options to step into unfamiliar roles. Overall, this is a manageable but non-trivial list of absences, concentrated enough in defense and attack to warrant attention when assessing Lyon's available options for this match.
Recent Form
Form Analysis
Lyon's recent five-match sequence shows a side producing strong results without yet finding full consistency, going unbeaten across three wins and two draws. The attacking output has been the standout feature, with 10 goals scored in the five games, highlighted by a 4-0 demolition of Rennes and a 3-1 win over Auxerre, both coming at home. The away trip to Anderlecht also yielded goals in a 2-1 win, suggesting the attack travels well rather than relying solely on home comforts. Defensively, the picture is slightly more mixed: Lyon kept things tight in the goalless draw with Paris FC away from home, but conceded in four of the five fixtures, including a 1-1 draw against Le Havre at home, pointing to occasional lapses even in matches where they were expected to dominate.
Taken together, the 10 goals scored against just 3 conceded reflects a team more potent going forward than impenetrable at the back. The two draws, against Paris FC and Le Havre, suggest Lyon can be stopped by well-organized opponents even when the attacking numbers elsewhere look commanding. There is no clear home-away split in quality, as strong attacking performances have come in both settings, but the clean sheet arrived specifically on the road against Paris FC.
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