Real Sociedad vs Lyon prediction
Real Sociedad
Thursday, 5 November 2026
17:45UEFA Europa League
Lyon
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Real Sociedad vs Lyon: preview and prediction
Real Sociedad welcome Lyon to Anoeta Stadium in San Sebastian on Thursday 5 November, with kick-off at 17:45. It's matchday 4 in the UEFA Europa League. Real Sociedad go into it 14th in the table after three games, with Lyon 12th. Last time out Real Sociedad were beaten 2-1 at Athletic Bilbao, and Lyon beat Angers 2-0 at home. Lyon are still waiting for a win on the road, with none in their last three away games.
Real Sociedad: form and key numbers
Real Sociedad have won one, drawn one and lost one of their three UEFA Europa League games so far, scoring 8 and letting in 3. That has them 14th on 4 points.
Their last six in all competitions read four wins, one draw and one defeat, at 3.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game. Last time out they lost 2-1 to Athletic Bilbao away; before that came a 2-1 win at home to Levante and a 6-0 win away at Lillestrom.
They have scored in each of their last six. At home they've won two of two recently (5 scored, 3 conceded).
- AAthletic Bilbao1-2L
- HLevante2-1W
- ALillestrom6-0W
- AMalaga5-2W
- ASt. Gilloise1-1D
- HDeportivo La Coruna3-2W
Real Sociedad: last 6 results in all competitions, newest first.
Lyon: form and key numbers
So far in the UEFA Europa League, Lyon have won two, drawn none and lost one of three, with 5 goals scored and 6 conceded, good for 12th place and 6 points.
Over the last six matches it has been three wins, no draws and three defeats, averaging 1.3 goals for and 1.7 against. Last time out they beat Angers 2-0 at home; before that came a 2-0 defeat away at Paris Saint-Germain and a 3-0 defeat away at Hoffenheim.
They failed to score in two of those games. On the road they've won none of three recently (1 scored, 7 conceded).
- HAngers2-0W
- AParis Saint-Germain0-2L
- AHoffenheim0-3L
- HNice2-1W
- HCrystal Palace3-2W
- ALens1-2L
Lyon: last 6 results in all competitions, newest first.
Real Sociedad vs Lyon: match analysis
Home and away form points to Real Sociedad: Real Sociedad have won two of their last two at home, Lyon none of their last three on the road. Two points separate the two sides in the table. Real Sociedad also have the better goal difference over recent weeks.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Omonia Nicosia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| 12 | Lyon | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 |
| 13 | Rennes | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| 14 | Real Sociedad | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 4 |
We make Real Sociedad clear favourites at 55%, with Lyon on 22% and the draw at 23%.
- 3.01.3
- 1.31.7
- 2.11.1
On goals, it expects around 3.2 in the game: 2.1 for Real Sociedad and 1.1 for Lyon. Over 2.5 goals is 62% and both teams scoring 58%.
Their recent games have averaged 3.7 goals.
Every market at a glance
- ResultReal Sociedad win55%
- Double chanceReal Sociedad or draw78%
- GoalsOver 2.562%
- Both teams to scoreYes58%
- Clean sheetReal Sociedad34%
- CornersReal Sociedad 6.1 · Lyon 4.210.3 expected
- Cards4.0 yellows expectedRed 28%
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Real Sociedad vs Lyon
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