Lyon vs Paris Saint-Germain Preview

Lyon welcome Paris Saint-Germain to the Groupama Stadium on Sunday evening in what promises to be one of the most anticipated fixtures in Ligue 1 this season. This encounter between two of French football’s most storied clubs arrives at an intriguing juncture, with both sides looking to assert their credentials in the title race. Lyon have shown resilience in recent weeks domestically, though they suffered a setback in European competition in their most recent outing. The visitors arrive in Lyon with impressive form, having won three of their last five matches despite a setback against European opposition. With both teams possessing attacking quality and tactical sophistication, this fixture has all the ingredients for an entertaining spectacle under the lights at the Groupama Stadium.

Lyon’s recent form has been mixed, with two wins, two draws, and one defeat from their last five matches across all competitions. Their most recent outing saw them suffer a 2-0 defeat away at Real Betis in the Europa League on November 6th, a setback that ended their four-match unbeaten run in domestic competition. Prior to that European loss, they earned a hard-fought 0-0 draw away at Brest in Ligue 1 on November 2nd, a result that maintained their solid league form. Earlier in this period, they played out an entertaining 3-3 draw away at Paris FC in Ligue 1 on October 29th, showcasing both their attacking threat and defensive vulnerabilities. They also recorded a 2-1 home victory over Strasbourg in Ligue 1 on October 26th. Their positive sequence began with a 2-0 home win over FC Basel in the Europa League on October 23rd. The hosts will be determined to end their dismal record against PSG and prove they can compete with the capital club on home soil.

Paris Saint-Germain arrive at the Groupama Stadium in strong form, having won three of their last five matches across all competitions. Their most recent fixture ended in a 2-1 defeat at home Bayern Munich in the Champions League on November 4th, a narrow loss against one of Europe’s elite sides. In their previous outing, they secured a professional 1-0 home victory over Nice in Ligue 1 on November 1st, maintaining their push at the top of the table. Earlier in this sequence, they earned a 1-1 draw away at Lorient in Ligue 1 on October 29th, dropping points against opponents they would have expected to beat. They also claimed an impressive 3-0 away victory at Brest in Ligue 1 on October 25th, demonstrating their ability to dominate on the road. Their commanding form was evident in a 7-2 away thrashing of Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on October 21st, showcasing their devastating attacking potential on the European stage. The visitors will be confident of extending their remarkable dominance in this fixture.

The head-to-head record makes sobering reading for Lyon, with PSG winning all five of the last encounters between these sides. Most recently, PSG won 3-2 away at Lyon in February 2025, continuing their stranglehold on this fixture. They also secured a comfortable 3-1 home victory in December 2024. PSG won 2-1 away at Lyon in the Coupe de France in May 2024. They also claimed a commanding 4-1 home win in April 2024. Most emphatically, PSG thrashed Lyon 4-1 away in September 2023, demonstrating their complete superiority in recent meetings. This psychological advantage will weigh heavily on the fixture, though Lyon’s improved form suggests they may finally be ready to challenge PSG’s dominance in this matchup.

Both managers are expected to deploy attacking formations, with Lyon likely to line up in a system designed to press high and create chances through quick transitions, while PSG should employ their characteristic possession-based approach that allows their world-class forwards to exploit spaces. The tactical battle will center around Lyon’s ability to disrupt PSG’s rhythm and whether the visitors can control possession and dictate the tempo as they typically do. Lyon will need to be defensively resolute while capitalizing on any rare opportunities to counter-attack, while PSG will look to dominate the ball and use their superior technical quality to break down the hosts’ defensive structure. Given PSG’s overwhelming historical advantage in this fixture, they will be favorites, but Lyon’s recent form suggests this could be a more competitive encounter than recent meetings.

The match kicks off at 19:45 GMT on Sunday, November 9th, 2025, and fans around the world can tune in to catch all the action. In France, the match will be broadcast live on Ligue1+, Molotov, and Amazon Prime Video. British and Irish viewers can watch on Ligue1+ and Amazon Prime Video. American fans have coverage through Fanatiz USA, fuboTV, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN SPORTS, and beIN SPORTS en Español. Canadian viewers can watch on beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada, fuboTV Canada, Fanatiz Canada, beIN SPORTS en Español, and beIN Sports Canada.

Lyon Form

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
L	Real Betis	2-0	Lyon	Europa League	Nov 6, 2025
D	Brest	0-0	Lyon	French Ligue 1	Nov 2, 2025
D	Paris FC	3-3	Lyon	French Ligue 1	Oct 29, 2025
W	Lyon	2-1	Strasbourg	French Ligue 1	Oct 26, 2025
W	Lyon	2-0	FC Basel	Europa League	Oct 23, 2025

Paris Saint-Germain Form

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
L	Paris Saint-Germain	1-2	Bayern Munich	Champions League	Nov 4, 2025
W	Paris Saint-Germain	1-0	Nice	French Ligue 1	Nov 1, 2025
D	Lorient	1-1	Paris Saint-Germain	French Ligue 1	Oct 29, 2025
W	Brest	0-3	Paris Saint-Germain	French Ligue 1	Oct 25, 2025
W	Bayer Leverkusen	2-7	Paris Saint-Germain	Champions League	Oct 21, 2025

Head-to-Head Record

Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
Lyon	2-3	Paris Saint-Germain	French Ligue 1	Feb 23, 2025
Paris Saint-Germain	3-1	Lyon	French Ligue 1	Dec 15, 2024
Lyon	1-2	Paris Saint-Germain	Coupe de France	May 25, 2024
Paris Saint-Germain	4-1	Lyon	French Ligue 1	Apr 21, 2024
Lyon	1-4	Paris Saint-Germain	French Ligue 1	Sep 3, 2023

TV Listings / Streaming

Country	Broadcaster
France	Ligue1+, Molotov, Amazon Prime Video
United Kingdom	Ligue1+, Amazon Prime Video
USA	Fanatiz USA, fuboTV, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español
Canada	beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada, fuboTV Canada, Fanatiz Canada, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN Sports Canada
Germany	DAZN Germany, Amazon Prime Video
Italy	Ligue1+, Sky Sport Calcio
Spain	Ligue1+
Portugal	Sport TV Multiscreen, Sport TV3
Japan	DAZN Japan
South Africa	SuperSport Variety 3, DStv App, SuperSport MaXimo 1, SuperSport GOtv Football