Our prediction
Key factors behind our tip
PSG's 1.5 price implies around 67 percent win probability, reflecting a strong market-side favourite status over Lyon.
Lyon's 7.6 odds imply roughly 13 percent, with the draw at 5.7 implying about 17.5 percent, both longer-shot outcomes versus a home win.
The model's standout angle is Under 3.5 goals at 1.93, carrying a notably large 17.35 percent value edge and 61 percent implied confidence.
The draw also shows a small positive edge of 4.3 percent against its market price, suggesting it may be marginally undervalued relative to the model's fair probability of 18 percent.
Most likely scorelines
Both teams to score: 51%| Score | Model chance | Fair odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 12.8% | 7.82 |
| 1-0 | 10.3% | 9.66 |
| 0-1 | 10.0% | 10.00 |
| 2-1 | 8.2% | 12.24 |
| 0-0 | 8.1% | 12.36 |
| 1-2 | 7.9% | 12.66 |
From the same Poisson distribution behind our 1X2 and totals numbers, built on expected goals of 1.28 and 1.24. These six scorelines cover 57% of all outcomes โ the rest is spread thinly across dozens of possibilities, which is why correct-score betting is a longshot even when the model is right about the shape of the game.
Team form
Head-to-head: Paris Saint Germain v Lyon
Full H2H history โW/D/L shown from Paris Saint Germain's perspective. Meetings from the seasons in our results dataset.
Best odds across bookmakers
| Bookmaker | 1 ยท PSG | X | 2 ยท LYO |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.43 | 5.44 | 7.60 |
| Betfair | 1.43 | 5.70 | 7.00 |
| LeoVegas (SE) | 1.41 | 5.60 | 7.00 |
| Unibet (SE) | 1.41 | 5.60 | 7.00 |
| Marathon Bet | 1.39 | 5.30 | 7.40 |
| Unibet (NL) | 1.40 | 5.40 | 6.75 |
Prices as of our last refresh, best price per outcome highlighted. Books are ordered by margin โ the sharpest price-setters first โ not alphabetically.
Paris Saint Germain vs Lyon: match preview
Paris Saint Germain host Lyon in a Ligue 1 fixture where the betting market leaves little doubt about the expected outcome. PSG are priced at 1.5 with 888sport, which implies a win probability of roughly 67 percent, making them heavy favourites on home soil. Lyon sit at the opposite end at 7.6 with 1xBet, translating to just under 13 percent implied probability, while the draw is quoted at 5.7 with Tipico, around 17.5 percent. Rather than targeting the match-result market directly, our model points to the goals market, recommending Under 3.5 goals at 1.93 with 1xBet, a selection it rates at 61 percent confidence and a 17.35 percent value edge. A smaller value signal also appears on the draw, where the model's fair probability of 18 percent sits slightly above the market's implied price, generating a modest 4.3 percent edge.
Verdict: The data points most strongly to Under 3.5 goals at 1.93, which combines solid model confidence with a sizeable value edge, making it the headline pick. The draw offers a smaller secondary edge but remains a lower-probability outcome. As with any bet involving a heavy favourite, stake sizing should reflect that match outcomes remain uncertain.
Upcoming Ligue 1 fixtures
All Ligue 1 tips โ| Kick-off (UTC) | Match | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 18:45 | Le Mans FC v Toulouse | 3.20 | 3.65 | 2.41 |
| 17 Oct 15:15 | Strasbourg v Paris Saint Germain | 7.00 | 5.75 | 1.46 |
| 17 Oct 18:45 | Lille v Brest | 1.88 | 4.04 | 4.40 |
| 17 Oct 18:45 | Troyes v RC Lens | 4.30 | 4.20 | 1.87 |
| 18 Oct 13:00 | Angers v Marseille | 3.40 | 3.85 | 2.20 |
| 18 Oct 15:15 | Le Havre v Auxerre | 2.52 | 3.55 | 3.10 |
| 18 Oct 15:15 | Lorient v AS Monaco | 3.95 | 3.60 | 2.10 |
| 18 Oct 15:15 | Paris FC v Rennes | 2.37 | 3.60 | 3.38 |
Best available 1X2 price per outcome across the bookmakers we track. Click a fixture for its full prediction.
Ligue 1 standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +5 | 14 |
| 2 | Lille | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 13 |
| 3 | Stade Rennais | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 13 |
| 4 | Olympique Lyon | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
| 5 | Paris FC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
| 6 | PSG | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 11 |
| 7 | Brest | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 8 |
| 8 | Lorient | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 9 | Nice | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 8 |
| 10 | RC Lens | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 7 |
| 11 | Strasbourg | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| 12 | Angers SCO | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| 13 | Marseille | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +1 | 6 |
| 14 | Le Mans | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -2 | 6 |
| 15 | Toulouse | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -2 | 6 |
| 16 | Auxerre | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -8 | 6 |
| 17 | Troyes | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -9 | 4 |
| 18 | Le Havre | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 2 |
Standings & historical results via football-data.org, refreshed daily. Before a new season's opening round this shows the previous season's final table.
Match FAQ
Our tip is Under 3.5 goals at odds of 1.93, with a 61% confidence rating.
PSG are clear favourites according to the market, priced at 1.5 with 888sport, which implies about a 67 percent chance of a home win.
The best available draw price is 5.7 with Tipico, implying roughly a 17.5 percent probability, with the model's fair estimate slightly higher at 18 percent.
According to the model, the clearest value lies in Under 3.5 goals at 1.93 with 1xBet, showing a 17.35 percent edge, while the draw also carries a smaller 4.3 percent edge.
Paris Saint Germain vs Lyon takes place Sun ยท 19:45 in the Ligue 1.