Lyon v Castres Olympique: what the numbers say
Lyon meet Castres Olympique at Matmut Stadium de Gerland, Saturday 11:00am (Top 14). Castres Olympique have never won at Matmut Stadium de Gerland: 0 from 5 on our records.
The big picture
Lyon come in 3rd on the ladder with 67 points; Castres Olympique are 9th on 57. Lyon have the higher position to protect.
Lyon are 4–3 in Top 14 2026-27, averaging 32 points for and 32.7 against.
Castres Olympique are 3–5 in Top 14 2026-27, averaging 19 points for and 28.8 against.
Form
Lyon have won two of their last five and most recently beat Bayonne 31–27.
Castres Olympique have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Montpellier Herault 10–69.
Head to head
These sides have met 10 times on our records since 2021: Lyon 5, Castres Olympique 5.
Last time out (2025-26), Lyon won 26–21 at Matmut Stadium de Gerland.
Biggest margin between these two: Lyon by 15 points in 2023-24 (34–19).
Players to watch
For Castres Olympique, watch Hamish Watson (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
Castres Olympique have never won at Matmut Stadium de Gerland: 0 from 5 on our records.
Castres Olympique 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.
