Lyon vs Lille: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Lyon prepare to host Lille on February 1, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 under referee Letexier, this FRANCE: Ligue 1 fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Lyon, currently 3rd in the standings with 45 points from 22 games, are within reach of the top with 7 points behind. They've earned 27 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 5 wins in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Lille, sitting 5th with 34 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Lyon and Lille have favored Lyon, with Lyon claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). In head-to-head clashes of late, Lyon have consistently come out on top.

In their previous league match against Nice, Lyon recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Greif, Niakhate, Mata, Hateboer, Abner, Tessmann, Morton, Maitland-Niles, Nartey, Tolisso, Sulc. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Lille's last outing came against Brest, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Ozer, Perraud, Alexsandro, Mbemba, Bouaddi, Mukau, Andre, Fernandez-Pardo, Haraldsson, Correia, Diaoune. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Lyon are expected to maintain their 3-4-3 structure, while Lille are likely to counter with a 4-2-3-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Lyon's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Lille's games average 2.1 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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