The big picture

Lyon come in 13th on the ladder with 7 points; Lillestrom are 34th on 1. Lyon have the higher position to protect.

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

Lillestrom are 0–3–1 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 0.5 goals for and 2.5 against.

Form

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

Lillestrom have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Viktoria Plzen 0–1.

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 Keito Nakamura (0.3 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27).

For Lillestrom, watch Thomas Lehne Olsen (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27).

At Groupama Stadium

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

What the numbers say

On form, ladder, Lyon go in as clear favourites.