Arsenal vs Lyon Prediction
📣 The clash between Arsenal and Lyon promises to be a thrilling encounter. They face off in the opening round of the Women's Champions League. Both teams are in top form, delivering impressive performances. How will their head-to-head duel conclude? Find out in the prediction below!
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between the teams ended with a 1-4 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (home team - Lyon):
- possession percentage: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 4;
- fouls: 8 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 6.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Arsenal and Lyon:
- 4 matches played;
- home wins - 2, away wins - 2, draws - 0;
- goals scored - 10 for Arsenal, 5 for Lyon;
- average total goals in the first half - 2, in the second half - 1.75;
- average total goals per match - 3.75.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Arsenal (W) Team Overview
The last official match took place in the Women's Super League, featuring Manchester City as the home side and Arsenal as the visitors. The match concluded with a 3-2 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Arsenal vs Manchester City):
- possession percentage: 53% vs 47%;
- corners: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 5 vs 9;
- shots on target: 7 vs 9.
Arsenal are putting on an impressive display this season. Over their last five matches, they've secured three wins and suffered just one defeat, showcasing consistent performances both at home and away. Their style of play is marked by ball control and high scoring, averaging 2.5 goals per game. However, their defense appears relatively vulnerable, conceding around 1.9 goals per match.
Match Results: Arsenal (W)

OL Lyonnes (W) Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place in the Division 1 Féminine tournament (home team - Reims, visitors - Lyon). The match ended with a scoreline of 1-8.
Here are the game statistics (Lyon vs Reims):
- possession percentage: 66% vs 34%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 9 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 16 vs 3.
Lyon continue to impress with their remarkable winning streak, having secured victory in five consecutive matches! Displaying phenomenal attacking prowess, Lyon are averaging over three goals per game while boasting a solid defense, conceding just 0.9 goals per match. Following their recent emphatic 4-1 triumph over Arsenal, the "Lions" are highly motivated, reaffirming their status as one of the most dangerous teams in the tournament.
Match Results: OL Lyonnes (W)
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head matches:
- Total encounters - 4;
- First-half wins for the home side (at home) - 0; for the visitors (away) - 2; number of draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 2;
- Today's home team averages 1.25 goals in the first half, while the away team scores 0.75.
- OL Lyonnes (W) have won the 1st half in 14 of last 15 away games.
- OL Lyonnes (W) have won the 1st half in last 5 away games (UEFA Champions League Women).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Stats
- The home team averages 2.5 goals, while the visitors score 1.25;
- The average total goals in head-to-head encounters is 3.75;
- Both teams have found the net: overall - 3 times; at the home team's ground - once.
- Lyon have scored more than 1.5 goals in 19 of their last 20 matches.
- Lyon have netted over 1.5 goals in 14 of their last 15 away games.
- Lyon have scored more than 1.5 goals in 6 consecutive away matches (UEFA Women's Champions League).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Stats
- The average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches is 2.5 (1.25 for the home team and 1.25 for the visitors);
- The average total yellow cards at the home venue is 2 (1.5 for the home team and 0.5 for the visitors).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Stats:
- Total meetings - 4;
- Both teams have scored in total - 3 times;
- At the home team's venue - once.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering Lyon's high-scoring form and their recent win over Arsenal, betting on the visitors' individual total over 1.5 goals seems promising. Lyon showcase impressive attacking prowess, averaging more than three goals per game, and have already proven their ability to break through Arsenal's defense. While Arsenal are the favorites, their defense isn't always flawless. Thus, based on Lyon's current form and motivation, along with Arsenal's goal concession stats, it's reasonable to expect the visitors to score at least two goals in the upcoming match. We predict a 2-2 draw.