Lyon vs Lens Prediction 5 March 2026
🔊 Who will claim the final spot in the French Cup semifinals? On Thursday, Lyon and Lens will battle it out to answer that very question. Both teams have shown impressive form this season and are rightfully contending for the title. We've prepared an in-depth analysis of the Lyon vs. Lens quarterfinal clash and offered a prediction on its outcome.
Head-to-Head
📊 These opponents don't face each other frequently, having played just four matches over the past two years. Notably, in each of these encounters, the away team remained unbeaten: securing three wins and one draw.
Head-to-head statistics Lyon - Lens
Olympique Lyon Team Overview
🔵 Lyon are having a decent season, though at times they lack consistency, which is why they're not currently in the hunt for the Ligue 1 title. Under Paulo Fonseca, they recently enjoyed a 13-match winning streak across all competitions. With such impressive stats, one might expect them to be in the top two of the French league, but they remain in third place, a position they still need to fight for.
🔴 In the Coupe de France, Lyon have confidently navigated through three matches, scoring seven goals and conceding just once. In the previous round, the "Lions" comfortably defeated the modest Laval 2-0 to advance to the quarter-finals. However, Lyon have lost their last two Ligue 1 fixtures: first against Strasbourg (1-3) and then to Marseille (2-3). These results undoubtedly impact the team's confidence ahead of their upcoming match.
Match Results: Olympique Lyon
Lens Team Overview
🔴 Lens are fiercely battling for the Ligue 1 title against PSG. Few would have predicted before the season that this club would emerge as the Parisians' main rivals, yet here we are. Recently, the "Blood and Gold" were sitting at the top of the table, but their position took a hit in the last two rounds: a defeat to Monaco (2-3) and a draw with Strasbourg (1-1).
🟡 In the Coupe de France, Lens haven't faced significant challenges - they encountered lower division teams and Pierre Sage's squad secured confident victories, winning by a two-goal margin. In the Round of 16, Lens faced Troyes from Ligue 2, a match that ended in favor of the "Blood and Gold" (4-2).
Match Results: Lens
Latest news
Olympique Lyon
❌ Lyon are dealing with several injuries ahead of their clash with Lens. Pavel Schulz, who sustained an injury during the match against Strasbourg and has been sidelined for a week, will be absent. Orel Mangala, nursing a leg injury for a month, is also out. Additionally, long-term absentees Malik Fofana and Ernest Nuamah remain unavailable.
Lens
❌ Lens face some squad setbacks ahead of the Coupe de France quarterfinals. Samson Baidoo (muscle pain), Ruben Aguilar (leg injury), Regis Gurtner (muscle strain), Kylian Antonio (ankle injury), and Jonathan Gradit (hip injury) are all sidelined due to injuries.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The main referee for the upcoming match is Benoit Bastien. Over his last 100 matches, he averages 3.91 yellow cards per game with 25 fouls. In the last 10 matches, Lyon average 1.8 yellow cards per game, while Lens average 2.1. Opponents haven't been receiving many bookings this season, so we suggest betting on total yellow cards under 4.5.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Lyon's individual total in their last ten games averages 2.1 goals per match, while Lens slightly edge them with 2.4. Matches involving these teams are high-scoring affairs: the hosts average 3.2 and the visitors 3.4. Given this data, we recommend considering a bet on total match goals over 2.5.
🚩 Corners Prediction
In their last 10 matches across all competitions, Lyon average 4 corners per game, while Lens average 5.2 in the same span. Pierre Sage's side tends to earn more corner kicks than their opponents and show slightly above-average tournament stats, so we suggest betting on Lens to win the corners battle.
Editor's Prediction
Both teams are known for their aggressive attacking style and have been scoring frequently, whether at home or away. With ambitions high for this tournament, as their league prospects are slimmer, the focus will be on offense. We suggest betting on both teams to score (yes). Considering Lyon's two consecutive defeats, we anticipate a Lens victory - 2-1.
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