Paris Saint Germain 2-0 Lyon: result and AI prediction

Paris Saint Germain – Lyon, Ligue 1, Monday, October 26, 2026 at 07:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Parc des Princes

Paris Saint Germain is #5 in the table (14 pts) and Lyon #4 (14 pts). Paris Saint Germain is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Paris Saint Germain averages 2 goals per match this season. Lyon has kept 3 clean sheets in 7 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Paris Saint Germain 5, draws 0, Lyon 1. Their last meeting, on April 19, 2026, ended Paris Saint Germain 1-2 Lyon.

Paris Saint GermainParis Saint Germain
Final score2 - 0
LyonLyon
AI predicted: 3-1 · Final score: 2-0✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a high-stakes meeting between neighbouring sides in the upper part of the table, with PSG carrying strong momentum into the Parc des Princes. Paris have absorbed a demanding European night but now face a serious injury list across their captain, left side and attack. Lyon are also badly short in the central-forward positions, which makes their counter-attacking threat harder to convert into clear finishes. PSG’s depth and home initiative should drive the match, while Lyon’s compact midfield and wide transitions give them a credible route to disrupt it.

Head-to-head analysis

This fixture has produced frequent open, decisive meetings, with PSG winning the majority of the last ten encounters. Lyon’s victory at the Parc des Princes last season is a direct reminder that their transition game can travel well to Paris.

Injuries and absences

PSG lose four established starters in Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia, Marquinhos and Nuno Mendes, weakening both their preferred left-sided combinations and defensive authority. Lyon’s Openda-Sulc absences are even more structurally damaging because they leave Fonseca without a settled central-forward solution.

Form (last 5)

Paris Saint GermainLeague position #5 · 14 ptsW W W
LyonLeague position #4 · 14 ptsW L W

Paris Saint Germain vs Lyon stats

Paris Saint GermainLyon
Played77
Goals scored1413
Goals conceded95
Clean sheets13

Last meetings

  • 2026-04-19Paris Saint Germain 1-2 Lyon
  • 2025-11-09Lyon 2-3 Paris Saint Germain
  • 2025-02-23Lyon 2-3 Paris Saint Germain
  • 2024-12-15Paris Saint Germain 3-1 Lyon
  • 2024-05-25Lyon 1-2 Paris Saint Germain
  • 2024-04-21Paris Saint Germain 4-1 Lyon

Unavailable players

Paris Saint Germain

O. Dembele, K. Kvaratskhelia, Marquinhos, N. Mendes, A. Longoni

Lyon

S. Kango, K. Nakamura, L. Openda, M. Ouedraogo, P. Sulc, N. Tagliafico

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