The big picture

Lyon come in 13th on the ladder with 7 points; Union St.-Gilloise are 4th on 10. Union St.-Gilloise 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.

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

Form

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

Union St.-Gilloise have won four of their last five and most recently beat Celta Vigo 2–1.

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 Ernest Nuamah (0.6 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Corentin Tolisso (0.2 goals a game, 3 assists in 2026-27).

For Union St.-Gilloise, watch Guilherme Smith (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27) and Besfort Zeneli (0.5 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).

At Groupama Stadium

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

What the numbers say

On form, ladder, Union St.-Gilloise have the edge.