Both teams have consistently generated chances in their recent matches and past meetings. In their 10-game head-to-head sample, 70% of fixtures saw both sides find the net, with an average of 3 goals per match. Toulouse scored in 4 of their last 5 matches, while Lyon have registered goals in 4 of their previous 5 fixtures.
Recent form
Last 5 matches · 1W-2D-2L · -2 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-2D-1L · +4 goal difference
Our verdict
SolidBetGenius backs Yes (Both Teams to Score) at 68% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Toulouse host Lyon at Stadium de Toulouse in this Ligue 1 encounter. The hosts enter the contest following a mixed run of recent fixtures, including a 2-1 defeat against Hamburger SV, a 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad, and a 1-1 draw with Rodez. Toulouse notably defeated Lyon 2-1 in their last domestic clash in May 2026.
Lyon arrive after a competitive European schedule, having drawn 1-1 away at Fenerbahçe and secured a 3-0 home win against Sparta Praha across their last two outings. However, their form on the road has shown vulnerability, including a 2-1 defeat to Sparta Praha and a 4-0 loss against Real Betis earlier in the summer.
Head-to-head history heavily features goals at both ends. Across the last 10 meetings, 80% of matches produced over 2.5 total goals and 70% saw both teams score, with an overall average of 3 goals per game. While Lyon hold the historical advantage with 6 wins across the 10-match sample, Toulouse won both encounters during the 2025/26 campaign with identical 2-1 scorelines.
Key factors
- Head-to-head data shows a 70% both teams to score rate and 80% over 2.5 goals across the last 10 meetings.
- Toulouse won the previous two head-to-head encounters against Lyon, each finishing 2-1.
- Lyon have conceded in 3 of their last 4 away matches across all competitions.
- Toulouse are missing A. Vossah through suspension, while Lyon are without K. Merah due to an ankle injury.
Team news
Toulouse
- A. FrancisMuscle Injury
- N. SigurTransfer negotiations
- A. DonnumPersonal Reasons
Team news last updated Sep 3 (6 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.
Lyon
- J. DuranvilleMuscle Injury
Team news last updated Sep 4 (5 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.
Statistical comparison
Toulouse at home vs Lyon awayKey players this season
Lyon
- P. Šulc2A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
Full table →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MonacoChampions League league stage | 3 | +4 | 9 |
| 2 | Paris FCChampions League league stage | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 3 | LyonChampions League league stage | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 4 | LilleQualifying | 3 | +3 | 7 |
| 5 | RennesEuropa League league stage | 3 | +2 | 7 |
| 6 | StrasbourgPlay-offs | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 14 | Le Mans | 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 15 | Nice | 3 | -3 | 2 |
| 16 | Le HavreRelegation Playoffs | 3 | -2 | 1 |
| 17 | ToulouseRelegation | 3 | -3 | 1 |
| 18 | AuxerreRelegation | 3 | -7 | 0 |
Head-to-head
Full record →Lyon have won 6 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.7 goals a game, both teams scored in 60% of them.
- 2026-08-22Toulouse 0-2 Lyon
- 2026-05-10Toulouse 2-1 Lyon
- 2025-10-05Lyon 1-2 Toulouse
- 2025-01-18Lyon 0-0 Toulouse
- 2024-09-29Toulouse 1-2 Lyon
Our record in Ligue 1
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Published August 23, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.