Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(3) 2 Goals 1 (4)
(2) 2 Assists 1 (2)
(6.7) 7 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
27.4 Average Age 28.4
181 Average Height (cm) 183
(1) 1.2 Shots pg 1.2 (0.9)
(56%) 57% Aerial Duel Success 41% (41%)
(0.5) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(1.6) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.5 (1.7)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Ligue 1.

Missing Players

Lens
Lyon
Player Reason Status Rating
Neil El Aynaoui Out 6.04
Player Reason Status Rating
Nicolás Tagliafico Out N/A
Ernest Nuamah Out 6.2

Team News

Lens
Lyon
  • Following Elye Wahi's transfer to Olympique de Marseille, Lens will likely turn to one of Wesley Saïd, Angelo Fulgini, or Florian Sotoca to head up the attacking line.
  • Morocco U21 international Neil El Aynaoui is still recovering from a knee injury suffered at the Olympics.
  • Nicolas Tagliafico is still undergoing treatment, and is likely unfit to face Lens. Vinicius Abner has filled in so far for the Argentine left-back.

Prediction

  • Olympique Lyonnais finally got their season underway in style against Strasbourg with a dramatic comeback win (4-3) before the international break and face a resurgent Lens side managed by Will Still at Stade Boellaert.
  • Lens have won 3 of their last 4 Ligue 1 matches against Lyon (1 defeat), which is as many wins as in their first 25 meetings with Lyon in the top flight in the 21st century (7 draws, 15 defeats).
  • Lyon conceded 8 goals in their first 3 Ligue 1 matches of 2024/25, with only Montpellier conceding more (10). You have to go back to 1966/67 to see Lyon concede at least as many goals at this stage in the top flight (9).
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