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Lyon vs PSG head-to-head: Lyon needs to change the past

September 2, 2023 9:53 pm

Lyon is gearing up to host the defending champions at Groupama Stadium, with the kickoff scheduled for 19:45 BST on September 3rd. Their need for a victory is palpable, having faced two losses and settling for a draw in their third match.

Lyon’s historical track record against PSG provides little comfort, with just one win to their credit in the last five games.

Lyon vs PSG head-to-head: Lyon needs to change the past
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Lyon vs PSG head-to-head record

In the head-to-head matchup between Lyon and Paris Saint-Germain, the scoreboard tells a tale of 55 intense battles.

PSG holds a notable advantage, emerging victorious in 25 of those clashes, while Lyon has secured victory in 15 encounters. The remaining 15 games ended in hard-fought draws.

It’s a rivalry marked by moments of brilliance and nail-biting suspense, with PSG often showcasing their dominance. However, Lyon remains determined to bridge the gap and upset the reigning champions.

  • Lyon won: 15
  • PSG won: 25
  • Drawn: 15

Lyon vs PSG last five head-to-head record

The last five matches reflect PSG’s dominance over Lyon as they only managed to win one and draw one against the champions.

France Ligue 1 02/04/23

PSG

0

Lyon

1

France Ligue 1 18/09/22

Lyon

0

PSG

1

France Ligue 1 09/01/22

Lyon

1

PSG

1

France Ligue 1 19/09/21

PSG

2

Lyon

1

France Ligue 1 21/03/21

Lyon

2

PSG

4

PSG 0-1 Lyon (2023/04/03)

In a surprising turn of events, PSG suffered a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Lyon on April 3, 2023. Bradley Barcola’s second-half goal secured the win for Lyon, marking PSG’s second consecutive home loss.

Lyon 0-1 PSG (2022/09/19)

In the highly-anticipated match, Paris Saint-Germain secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Lyon, with Lionel Messi stealing the spotlight by netting an early goal in just the fifth minute. This win propelled PSG to a two-point lead at the summit of Ligue 1.

Lyon 1-1 PSG (2022/01/10)

In the Ligue 1 clash between PSG and Lyon, Thilo Kehrer’s heroics salvaged a 1-1 draw for PSG. Despite Lyon’s early lead courtesy of Lucas Paqueta, PSG’s resilience ensured the points were shared.

PSG 2-1 Lyon (2021/09/20)

Paris Saint-Germain managed to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lyon in Lionel Messi’s home debut. PSG’s late heroics, including a last-gasp header from Mauro Icardi, ensured they clinched all three points.

Lyon 2-4 PSG (2021/03/22)

Kylian Mbappe made history in this fixture, becoming the youngest player to score 100 goals in Ligue 1. His impressive double helped Paris Saint-Germain secure a thrilling 4-2 victory over Lyon.

Lyon vs PSG – What to expect

With a recent goalless draw against Nice that saw Lyon struggling defensively, it seems like their performance could be hanging by a thread.

Lyon vs PSG head-to-head: Lyon needs to change the past
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The absence of their talisman, Lacazette, further complicates matters for Lyon. Facing a formidable PSG side with their superior squad, Lyon is up against the odds. If PSG brings their A-game, it’s likely that the visitors will emerge victorious, potentially leading to serious considerations about a change in the coaching staff for Lyon.

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