Lyon vs Toulouse Preview, Prediction, Head-to-Head, Team News, Possible Line-ups, and Betting Tips

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3 Minutes Read
September 26, 2025

Groupama Stadium prepares for an attractive Ligue 1 fixture as in-form Olympique Lyonnais welcome Toulouse FC. Lyon, under the remarkable management of Pierre Sage, have surged up the table and are now contenders for European qualification.

Toulouse, safe from relegation and buoyed by their Coupe de France success, can play with freedom. This match promises an open, attacking style of football, making for an entertaining home vs away match preview.

Lyon vs Toulouse Match Preview/Betting Preview

This home vs away betting preview anticipates an open game between two attack-minded teams. Lyon’s resurgence has been built on a potent attack led by Alexandre Lacazette. Toulouse, under Carles Martinez Novell, are known for their possession-based approach and will not sit back. This sets the stage for a match where both teams will look to dominate the ball and create chances, which could lead to goals at both ends.

Team Recent Form

Lyon: WWWLW

Toulouse: WLLDL

Key Stats

Lyon are undefeated in their last 8 home matches against Toulouse in all competitions.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Lyon’s last 6 home games.
Toulouse have failed to win their last 5 away matches in Ligue 1.

My exact correct score prediction is Lyon 3 – 1 Toulouse. I expect Lyon’s formidable home form and attacking firepower to be too strong for a Toulouse side that has been inconsistent on the road. While Toulouse’s technical quality may allow them to score, Lyon’s momentum and confidence under their new manager should see them secure a convincing victory as they continue their European push.

Lyon vs Toulouse H2H

Lyon have won 4 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings.
The reverse fixture ended in a 3-0 victory for Lyon.
Toulouse’s last win at Lyon was in 2015.
Both teams have scored in 3 of the last 5 encounters.

Pre-game Odds

Lyon Win: 1.60
Draw: 4.20
Toulouse Win: 5.50

Team News Home

Lyon have a major boost with striker Alexandre Lacazette expected to be fit after a minor scare. Defender Dejan Lovren remains a doubt, but the rest of the squad is available for selection as they continue their impressive run.

Team News Away

Toulouse will be without suspended midfielder Vincent Sierro, which is a significant blow to their midfield creativity. Defender Mikkel Desler is also a doubt, but striker Thijs Dallinga is fit and will lead the attack.