The big picture

Lyon come in 13th on the ladder with 7 points; Bayer Leverkusen are 7th on 9. Bayer Leverkusen are the side higher up the table.

Lyon are 2–1–1 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 1.5 goals for and 1.8 against.

Bayer Leverkusen are 3–1 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 2 goals for and 0.3 against.

Form

Lyon have won two of their last five and most recently drew with Real Sociedad 1–1.

Bayer Leverkusen have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Marseille 0–1.

Bayer Leverkusen have lost their last three.

Head to head

We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.

Players to watch

For Lyon, watch Corentin Tolisso (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27) and Pavel Sulc (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27).

For Bayer Leverkusen, watch Patrik Schick (0.9 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Ibrahim Maza (0.4 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27).

At Groupama Stadium

Lyon have won 15 of their last 20 at Groupama Stadium.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder, Bayer Leverkusen have the edge.