Lyon vs PSG Match Preview, Prediction, Teams, Lineups, How to Watch | Ligue 1 2025–26

Paris Saint-Germain host Lyon at the iconic Parc des Princes on Sunday, April 19, 2026 (18:45 UTC). With PSG cruising toward another Ligue 1 title and Lyon mired in a dreadful winless run, this feels less like a derby and more like a reality check for Les Gones. But football is football — and stranger things have happened under the Parisian lights.

Lyon vs PSG Match Info at a Glance

Form Guide & Key Stats

PSG are on fire — they’ve knocked out Chelsea (3-0 away) and beaten Liverpool 2-0 in recent weeks. Lyon, by contrast, drew 0-0 with Angers and lost to Monaco and Celta Vigo. The gulf in form is stark.

Team News & Injuries

PSG Missing: Bradley Barcola (ankle), Fabián Ruiz (knee), Quentin Ndjantou (hamstring)

Lyon Missing: Nicolás Tagliafico (suspension), Malick Fofana (ankle), Ernest Nuamah (cruciate), Pavel Sulc (thigh), Noham Kamara (groin), Rémi Himbert (ankle)

Lyon’s injury list is brutal — six players unavailable is a massive blow heading into the toughest fixture in French football.

Predicted Lineups

PSG (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Vitinha, Neves, Zaire-Emery; Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia, Lee

Lyon (4-2-3-1): Perri; Maitland-Niles, Caleta-Car, Clinton, Lovren; Matić, Matic; Mikautadze, Lacazette, Moreira; Mikautadze

Lineups subject to official confirmation — check FotMob for live updates.

How to Watch Lyon vs PSG

For live scores and real-time stats, follow the match on FotMob or the official Ligue 1 website.

Our Prediction: PSG 3–0 Lyon

With 17 goals in five games, PSG’s attack is ruthless. Lyon haven’t won in nine and are walking into the Parc des Princes severely depleted. A comfortable home win is the most likely outcome. Don’t bet against a Kvaratskhelia masterclass here.

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