Lyon — Laval Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 4 February 2026
Laval
On February 4, 2026, in the 1/8 finals of the Coupe de France, Lyon will host Laval. The match is scheduled to kick off at 20:30 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Lyon
Lyon come into this match in very convincing form. The team are currently on a 10-match winning streak across all competitions. Their most recent outing came in Ligue 1, where they secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Lille. Lyon now sit fourth in the league table with the same number of points as third-placed Marseille, trailing only on goal difference, while the gap to leaders PSG stands at nine points.
In other competitions, Lyon have also been impressive. They cruised through the Europa League league phase, finishing top of the overall table and advancing confidently to the knockout stage. In their latest European match, they defeated PAOK 4–2. At home, Lyon have been particularly strong, winning nine of their last ten matches and currently riding a seven-game home winning streak.
In the Coupe de France, Lyon eliminated a strong opponent in the previous round, beating Lille 2–1. Historically, Lyon have not lifted this trophy for some time, with their last triumph dating back to the 2011–12 season. Last year’s campaign ended early, with elimination at the Round of 32 stage.
As for Laval, this will be the first-ever meeting between the two sides, adding extra intrigue and motivation to this cup tie.
Laval
Laval come into this match in poor form. In Ligue 2, the team have gone six matches in a row without a win, recording five defeats and one draw. In their most recent game, Laval lost 0–1 to FC Pau, following a draw against Amiens and a defeat to Bastia. In all of these matches, the team failed to score.
At the moment, Laval sit 17th in the Ligue 2 table, inside the relegation zone, and are six points away from safety. As for the Coupe de France, this competition has been their most positive area this season. Laval first eliminated Guingamp with a 1–0 win, and in the Round of 32 they beat Istres, a National 2 Group C side, 2–0.
Looking at their recent cup history, Laval were eliminated at the Round of 32 stage last season as well, so reaching this stage can be seen as a slight improvement compared to the previous campaign.
Probable Lineups
- Lyon: Greif, Niakhate, Mata, Maitland-Niles, Abner, Tessmann, Nartey, Moreira, Kluivert, Sulc, Endrick
- Laval: Samassa, Maddy, Quaneh, Tavares, Commaret, Aradj, Camara, Sanna, Mbayo, Thomas, Sellouki
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Lyon have won their last 10 matches.
- Lyon have won 9 of their last 10 home matches.
- 6 of Lyon’s last 8 matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
- Laval have failed to win 4 of their last 5 matches.
Lyon — Laval Prediction
The teams come into this match in very different form and with contrasting moods. Lyon are on an excellent winning run, playing with great confidence at home and firmly involved in the fight for Champions League places. They have also progressed comfortably to the Europa League playoffs and have been scoring freely in recent matches, especially on their own ground. Laval, on the other hand, are in poor form. They are battling for survival in Ligue 2 and are on a negative run in the league. While their cup performances have been relatively positive, they came against weaker opposition, and facing Lyon represents a completely different level of challenge. Considering the current form of both teams, Lyon’s strong home performances, positive momentum and attacking quality against Laval’s struggles and defensive issues, Lyon clearly look like the favourites for this match. Lyon will be keen to extend their winning streak and secure a convincing victory in front of their fans. All factors point towards a confident and potentially high-scoring win for the hosts. My bet for this match: Lyon Asian Handicap -1.5 at odds of 1.68.
