Lorient vs Lyon: Survival Scrap vs European Ambitions in Ligue 1 Thriller!

Lorient host Lyon in a high-stakes Ligue 1 showdown on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Stade Yves Allainmat-Moustoir (8:45 PM CET / 1:15 AM IST Monday). Bottom-table Lorient desperately need points to escape relegation danger, while Lyon’s mid-table solidity eyes European qualification. With Lorient’s home fightback form meeting Lyon’s attacking flair, expect goals and drama.

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Match Essentials: Lorient vs Lyon

Aspect	Details
Date & Time	Sun, Dec 7, 2025
Venue	Stade Yves Allainmat-Moustoir, Lorient
League Standings	Lorient: 16th (11 pts, relegation zone); Lyon: 7th (21 pts) ​
H2H Record	Lyon won 4/6 recent (50% draws); last Lorient win: 2022 ​
Key Stats	Lorient: 33% win rate last 6; Lyon: 67% wins, 2.3 goals/game avg ​
Top Scorers	Lorient: Morton/Fofana; Lyon: Ghezzal (form forward) ​

Lorient fight relegation (0/6 clean sheets recently); Lyon chase Europe with strong away scoring.

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Team News & Tactical Battles

Lorient: Desperate for survival—recent form mixed (2W, 3D, 1L last 6). High press at home; Morton leads attack amid defensive woes (GD -12).​

Lyon: Europa League distractions but Ligue 1 focus—4/6 wins last 6 (67%). Ghezzal/Fofana threats; counter-attacks exploit Lorient gaps.​

Prediction: Lorient 1-2 Lyon—visitors edge survival scrap.​

H2H trends? Tense affairs (33% draws), average 2.5 goals.

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How to Watch Lorient vs Lyon

Region	Broadcaster/Stream	Details
India	Star Sports Select/Disney+ Hotstar	Live 1:15 AM IST; highlights post-match
France/Europe	beIN Sports/Canal+	8:45 PM CET; app streaming
UK/USA	ESPN+/FuboTV	Late-night; live commentary ​
Global	Ligue 1 Pass/OneFootball	VPN access; official replays

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