Our Lyon vs Paris FC Prediction: 1-1
Lyon vs Paris FC in the France Ligue 1 is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 8, 2026. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Lyon vs Paris FC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Lyon's Last Match – Lyon vs Lens
Lyon will seek to go one better this time following a 2-2 France Cup share of the spoils with Lens on March 5. In that match, Lyon saw 50% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lyon | 50% | 10 (4) | 0.84 | 19 |
 Lens | 50% | 6 (5) | 1.83 | 43 |
Paris FC's Last Match – Paris FC vs Nice
Paris FC will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 France Ligue 1 victory over Nice on March 1. In that match, Paris FC had 40% possession and 10 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Paris FC | 40% | 10 (6) | 1.19 | 31 |
 Nice | 60% | 7 (3) | 1.16 | 47 |
Lyon vs Paris FC Stats
Key Stats
| Lyon | Paris FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.99 | Attacking Strength | 0.89 |
| 0.57 | Defence Strength | 0.74 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lyon are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Paris FC average 0.8 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Lyon 21-12
Paris FC 8-13
What are the odds for this match?
Lyon to win: @1.7
Draw: @3.8
Paris FC to win: @5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85
Lineups
Lyon (3-4-2-1) : Dominik Greif, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhate, Hans Hateboer, Nicolas Tagliafico, Tanner Tessmann, Tyler Morton, Abner Vinicius, Adam Karabec, Khalis Merah, Remi Himbert
Paris FC (4-2-3-1) : Kevin Trapp, Adama Camara, Diego Coppola, Moustapha Mbow, Nhoa Sangui, Pierre Lees-Melou, Marshall Munetsi, Jonathan Ikone, Rudy Matondo, Moses Simon, Jean-Philippe Krasso