Goals follow PSG around right now, and our PSG vs Lyon prediction expects the Parc des Princes to see plenty of them. Kick-off is 19:45 UTC (20:45 CET) on Sunday 25 October 2026. PSG beat Barcelona 4-2 on Tuesday, so they come in on a high. Lyon, by contrast, have a Europa League trip to Hoffenheim on Thursday, which gives them a heavier week.

PSG vs Lyon Prediction: Our Read on the Game

PSG have won seven of their last eight games and scored in all of them, with 24 goals in total. Their run includes a 4-2 win over Manchester City on 14 October, a 3-1 win over Strasbourg on 17 October and the 4-2 win over Barcelona on Tuesday. The only defeat was a 1-2 loss to Monaco on 4 September. Even so, they conceded in seven of those eight games, so the visitors will see chances.

Lyon have won five of their last eight, drawn two and lost one, scoring 16 and conceding eight. They beat Nice 2-1 on 18 October and Crystal Palace 3-2 in the Europa League three days earlier. Their lone defeat came against Lens (1-2) on 9 October. Besides that, they drew 0-0 with Paris FC and 1-1 with Le Havre, so they have also dropped points elsewhere.

Kick-off Time, TV and Streaming

Fans in Canada can tune in at 15:45 ET, while UK viewers get 19:45 GMT. In Nigeria the whistle goes at 20:45 WAT, in South Africa at 21:45 SAST, in Kenya at 22:45 EAT and in India at 01:15 (early next day) IST. Central Europe sees 20:45 CET. The official start is 19:45 UTC at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Sunday 25 October 2026. Check your local rights holder before you plan the evening, because coverage differs by country.

Form guide: PSG vs Lyon

Where It Could Be Decided: PSG's Attack vs Lyon's Depleted Defence

Lyon have conceded in six of their last eight games, and now Nicolás Tagliafico is out with a muscle injury and Mohamed Ouédraogo is out for the long term. That puts extra pressure on a back line facing a PSG attack that has scored 24 times in eight games. On the other hand, Lyon have scored in seven of eight, so they will fancy a breakaway. If PSG lose the ball in midfield, the visitors can hurt them.

History Between the Clubs

FotMob lists 28 PSG wins, eight Lyon wins and six draws, a lopsided record that fits PSG's recent dominance. The page does not give recent scores or dates, so we will not claim details of individual games. Even so, Lyon's eight wins show they can still be dangerous.

Team News

FotMob lists Ousmane Dembélé, Marquinhos and Nuno Mendes as PSG injuries lasting a few weeks, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is out for the season with a cruciate ligament injury. For Lyon, Keito Nakamura is suspended, Pavel Šulc is about a week away, and Loïs Openda is out until mid-November. Jérôme Brisard referees; the page shows 4.1 yellow cards per game for him, which is above average. The page's line-up data looked inconsistent, so wait for confirmed teams.

How the Game Should Unfold

Expect PSG to hold most of the ball and Lyon to defend in two lines. The home side will probably score first, since they have found the net in every recent game. Then Lyon will push higher, which opens space for PSG. As a result, we see a lively second half and a fair chance that both teams score.

Best Bets

PSG to win is the main play. They have won seven of eight and score in every game. Both teams to score is the value angle, because it happened in seven of PSG's last eight and six of Lyon's. For a bonus, over 2.5 goals appeared in seven of PSG's eight games and six of Lyon's. Still, we would avoid a big PSG handicap, since Lyon have enough quality to score.

  • Main tip: PSG to win
  • Value tip: Both teams to score
  • Bonus tip: Over 2.5 goals
  • Predicted score: PSG 3-1 Lyon

Final Pick

Pick: PSG to win

The Bottom Line

Overall, PSG are in superb form and have the better squad, but Lyon will find some openings. Our PSG vs Lyon prediction is a home win with goals at both ends. For more analysis, read our Bayern vs Dortmund prediction and our Barcelona vs Real Madrid prediction, and check the latest standings on the official Ligue 1 website.

FAQ

What time does PSG vs Lyon kick off?

PSG and Lyon kick off at 19:45 UTC (20:45 CET) on Sunday 25 October 2026 at the Parc des Princes in Paris.

Who is favoured in PSG vs Lyon?

PSG are the clear favourites in our analysis. We expect a 3-1 home win.

What is the PSG vs Lyon head-to-head record?

FotMob lists 28 PSG wins, eight Lyon wins and six draws.

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