Real Sociedad v Lyon match analysis
This analysis was locked at kick-off on Thu 5 Nov 2026 and has not been changed since.
Pre-match analysis · as published
Written before kick-off
Real Sociedad are favourites. Real Sociedad have won three of their last five matches, while Lyon have one win in their last five. The data does not cover head-to-head record or confirmed line-ups.
How the match could end · bookmaker odds before kick-off
- 59%Real Sociedad win
- 22%Draw
- 19%Lyon win
Bookmaker odds, margin removed · prices at Thu 5 Nov 2026 · 12:15 GMT
Goals · bookmaker odds, margin removed
- Over 2.5 goals64%
- Under 2.5 goals36%
- Both teams score: yes59%
- Both teams score: no41%
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Form · newest first
Real SociedadLast 5: 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 defeat
- lost1–2at Athletic Club
- won2–1v Levante
- won6–0at Lillestrom
- won5–2at Malaga
- drew1–1at Union St. Gilloise
LyonLast 5: 3 wins, no draws, 2 defeats
- won2–0v Angers
- lost0–2at Paris Saint Germain
- lost0–3at 1899 Hoffenheim
- won2–1v Nice
- won3–2v Crystal Palace
Past results
From stored results before kick-off. Each figure shows how many games it covers.
League phase
Table as of 5 Nov 2026, 05:52 GMT · Source: API-Football
Real Sociedad14 of 36 · 4 pointsPlaces 9–24 after the league phase go to the knockout play-offLyon13 of 36 · 6 pointsPlaces 9–24 after the league phase go to the knockout play-off8th place has 7 points; 24th place has 3 points.
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| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Olympiakos Piraeus | 4 | +3 | 10 | DrawnWonWonWon |
| 2 |  Benfica | 3 | +8 | 9 | WonWonWon |
| 3 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 3 | +8 | 9 | WonWonWon |
| 4 |  Bournemouth | 3 | +7 | 9 | WonWonWon |
| 5 |  Ferencvarosi TC | 3 | +6 | 9 | WonWonWon |
| 6 |  Union St. Gilloise | 3 | +7 | 7 | WonDrawnWon |
| 7 |  Juventus | 3 | +6 | 7 | DrawnWonWon |
| 8 |  Beşiktaş | 3 | +4 | 7 | DrawnWonWon |
| 9 |  Sunderland | 3 | +2 | 7 | DrawnWonWon |
| 10 |  AZ Alkmaar | 3 | +4 | 6 | WonWonLost |
| 11 |  Omonia Nicosia | 3 | +1 | 6 | LostWonWon |
| 12 |  Rennes | 4 | +1 | 6 | DrawnDrawnWonDrawn |
| 13 | Lyon | 3 | -1 | 6 | LostWonWon |
| 14 | Real Sociedad | 3 | +5 | 4 | WonDrawnLost |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace | 3 | +3 | 4 | DrawnLostWon |
| 16 |  Sparta Praha | 3 | +2 | 4 | LostDrawnWon |
| 17 |  Levski Sofia | 3 | 0 | 4 | WonDrawnLost |
| 18 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 3 | -1 | 4 | LostWonDrawn |
| 19 |  Sturm Graz | 3 | -2 | 4 | WonLostDrawn |
| 20 |  NEC Nijmegen | 3 | -3 | 4 | WonDrawnLost |
| 21 |  Red Bull Salzburg | 3 | -3 | 4 | DrawnLostWon |
| 22 |  Anderlecht | 3 | +1 | 3 | WonLostLost |
| 23 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 3 | 0 | 3 | WonLostLost |
| 24 |  AC Milan | 3 | -1 | 3 | LostWonLost |
| 25 |  Celta Vigo | 3 | -1 | 3 | WonLostLost |
| 26 |  OFI | 3 | -1 | 3 | LostLostWon |
| 27 |  Jagiellonia | 3 | -2 | 3 | LostWonLost |
| 28 |  Torreense | 3 | -3 | 3 | LostLostWon |
| 29 |  Celje | 3 | -5 | 1 | DrawnLostLost |
| 30 |  Hapoel Beer Sheva | 3 | -5 | 1 | LostLostDrawn |
| 31 |  Lillestrom | 3 | -7 | 1 | LostDrawnLost |
| 32 |  Lech Poznan | 3 | -8 | 1 | DrawnLostLost |
| 33 |  Plzen | 3 | -5 | 0 | LostLostLost |
| 34 |  Marseille | 3 | -5 | 0 | LostLostLost |
| 35 |  Celtic | 3 | -6 | 0 | LostLostLost |
| 36 |  Ararat-Armenia | 3 | -9 | 0 | LostLostLost |
Lines after 8th and 24th place mark the zones. The two teams of this match are in bold.
In Europe this season
Real Sociedad
3 games: 1 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost (90 minutes)
xG 3.22 for, 4.21 against, in 2 games with xG
- Wonat LillestromUEFA Europa League22 Oct 20266–0xG 2.46–2.29
- Drawnat Union St. GilloiseUEFA Europa League15 Oct 20261–1xG 0.76–1.92
- Lostv BournemouthUEFA Europa League17 Sep 20261–2
Lyon
7 games: 3 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost (90 minutes)
xG 4.28 for, 5.18 against, in 3 games with xG
- Lostat 1899 HoffenheimUEFA Europa League22 Oct 20260–3xG 0.89–2.13
- Wonv Crystal PalaceUEFA Europa League15 Oct 20263–2xG 2.12–1.62
- Wonat AnderlechtUEFA Europa League16 Sep 20262–1xG 1.27–1.43
- Lostv FenerbahçeUEFA Champions League26 Aug 20261–2
- Drawnat FenerbahçeUEFA Champions League18 Aug 20261–1
- Wonv Sparta PrahaUEFA Champions League11 Aug 20263–0
- Lostat Sparta PrahaUEFA Champions League4 Aug 20261–2
The two leagues in UEFA matches
La Liga clubs against other leagues since 2021-22: 417 games, 201 won, 77 drawn, 139 lost (1.63 points per game)
Ligue 1 clubs against other leagues since 2021-22: 354 games, 163 won, 79 drawn, 112 lost (1.60 points per game)
UCL and UEL, 90 minutes. Each club counts with the league it played that season.
Home and away
League figures are against each club's own league opponents, so they do not compare across leagues.
Real SociedadReal Sociedad at home
Last 5: 2 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost
- WonLevanteLa Liga25 Oct 20262–1
- WonDeportivo La CorunaLa Liga11 Oct 20263–2
- LostBournemouth17 Sep 20261–2
- LostAtletico MadridLa Liga13 Sep 20260–3
- DrawnCelta VigoLa Liga3 Sep 20260–0
Real Sociedad: home games in La Liga
Last 10 league games, 90-minute score
- Goals
- 17 scored, 17 conceded in 10
- Both teams scored
- 6 of 10
- Over 2.5 goals
- 7 of 10
- Clean sheets
- 2 of 10
LyonLyon away
Last 5: 1 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost
- LostParis Saint GermainLigue 126 Oct 20260–2
- Lost1899 Hoffenheim22 Oct 20260–3
- LostLensLigue 19 Oct 20261–2
- WonAnderlecht16 Sep 20262–1
- DrawnParis FCLigue 112 Sep 20260–0
Lyon: away games in Ligue 1
Last 10 league games, 90-minute score
- Goals
- 9 scored, 13 conceded in 10
- Both teams scored
- 5 of 10
- Over 2.5 goals
- 5 of 10
- Clean sheets
- 4 of 10
Rest and schedule
Days since each team's last match and until its next one, in the competitions Ledger tracks. Friendlies are left out.
Real Sociedad- Last match
- 4 days before1 Nov 2026 · v Athletic Club · La Liga
- Next match
- 3 days after8 Nov 2026 · v Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
Lyon- Last match
- 4 days before1 Nov 2026 · v Angers · Ligue 1
- Next match
- 3 days after8 Nov 2026 · v Stade Brestois 29 · Ligue 1
Injuries and suspensions
- Ruled out
- A. Odriozola (Knee Injury)
- Doubtful
- L. Beitia (Ankle Injury) · A. Zakharyan (Ankle Injury)
- Ruled out
- S. Kango (Concussion) · L. Openda (Leg Injury) · M. Ouedraogo (Knee Injury) · P. Sulc (Knee Injury)
- Doubtful
- T. Morton (Groin Injury)
Published 5 Nov 2026, 16:52 GMT · not changed since
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