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Paris Saint-Germain vs Lyon: what the numbers say

Ligue 1 · Round 8 · 25 Oct 2026 · season 2026/27

The match has not been played. This is not a tip: the model turns the chances both sides create and concede into probabilities, and it is wrong regularly.

Home win49%Paris Saint-Germain
Draw24%
Away win27%Lyon
Expected points, home1.71

What to expect

A slight edge to Paris Saint-Germain: 49% against 27%. Attack against defence: level, 1.69 and 1.57 expected goals a match. Read the table with care: Lyon have taken 1.8 points more than their play deserved, so their position flatters them.

How they arrive

ClubPlacePPointsxPTSΔxG/matchxGA/match
Paris Saint-Germain6589.7−1.72.191.16
Lyon25119.2+1.81.991.18

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Probabilities come from a Poisson model over both sides' xG with a home advantage applied. We know nothing about injuries, suspensions or rotation, and we do not give betting tips.

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