Lyon chase fourth straight win over Perpignan
Lyon meet Perpignan at Matmut Stadium de Gerland, Saturday 10:00am (Top 14). Lyon have won 8 of the 12 meetings with Perpignan since 2011.
The big picture
Lyon come in 3rd on the ladder with 67 points; Perpignan are 13th on 43. Lyon have the higher position to protect.
Lyon are 4–3 in Top 14 2026-27, averaging 32 points for and 32.7 against.
Perpignan are 3–4 in Top 14 2026-27, averaging 28.4 points for and 33.9 against.
Form
Lyon have won two of their last five and most recently beat Bayonne 31–27.
Perpignan have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Stade Toulousain 33–38.
Head to head
These sides have met 12 times on our records since 2011: Lyon 8, Perpignan 4.
Last time out (2025-26), Lyon won 32–28 at Stade Aime Giral.
Lyon have won the last three against Perpignan.
Biggest margin between these two: Lyon by 44 points in 2021-22 (47–3).
Players to watch
For Lyon, watch Sam Simmonds (1 try in 2026-27) and Gabin Lorre (0.8 tries a match in 2026-27).
For Perpignan, watch Lorencio Boyer Gallardo (1 try in 2026-27).
At Matmut Stadium de Gerland
Lyon have won 13 of their last 20 at Matmut Stadium de Gerland.
The deeper numbers
Perpignan have never won at Matmut Stadium de Gerland: 0 from 5 on our records.
Perpignan have never beaten Lyon at Matmut Stadium de Gerland (0 from 5).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Lyon go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
