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UEFA Europa LeagueUEFA Europa League· Kick-off : Thursday, November 5, 2026, 17:45 (UK time)

Real Sociedad vs Lyon prediction: correct score and AI tips

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Match analysis

Real Sociedad take on Lyon on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 17:45 (UK time), a UEFA Europa League fixture. Venue: Anoeta, San Sebastian. Real Sociedad start as favourites with a 50% chance of victory; Lyon are given 27% and the draw 23%.

Real Sociedad are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (4 wins, 1 draw), scoring 17 and conceding 6. Over their last 5 matches, Lyon have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats, scoring 6 and conceding 10. Real Sociedad therefore arrive in far better shape than Lyon. On average Real Sociedad score 3.40 and concede 1.20 goals per game; Lyon score 1.20 and concede 2.00. In the table, Real Sociedad sit 14th with 4 points from 3 games, Lyon 12th with 6 points from 3. The two teams are close in the standings. Over their recent games, Real Sociedad have averaged 1.86 xG (expected goals) per match, against 1.27 for Lyon.

Our data holds no recent head-to-head between Real Sociedad and Lyon: the prediction relies on each team's form and level. Real Sociedad out or doubtful: L. Beitia and A. Odriozola. Lyon: S. Kango, K. Nakamura (suspended), L. Openda, M. Ouedraogo, P. Sulc and N. Tagliafico. In double chance terms, "Real Sociedad or draw" stands at 73%, "Lyon or draw" at 50% and "no draw" at 77%.

Outcome probabilities (1X2)

50%
Real Sociedad (Win)
23%
Draw
27%
Lyon (Win)

Double chance

73%
Real Sociedad or draw
50%
Lyon or draw
77%
No draw

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Real Sociedad

DateOpponentScore
Oct 25, 2026Levante · La Liga2-1W
Oct 22, 2026Lillestrom · UEFA Europa League6-0W
Oct 18, 2026Malaga · La Liga5-2W
Oct 15, 2026Union St. Gilloise · UEFA Europa League1-1D
Oct 11, 2026Deportivo La Coruna · La Liga3-2W

Lyon

DateOpponentScore
Oct 26, 2026Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 10-2L
Oct 22, 20261899 Hoffenheim · UEFA Europa League0-3L
Oct 18, 2026Nice · Ligue 12-1W
Oct 15, 2026Crystal Palace · UEFA Europa League3-2W
Oct 9, 2026Lens · Ligue 11-2L

Standings before the match

Pos.PointsPlayed
Real Sociedad1443
Lyon1263

Head-to-head

Our data holds no recent head-to-head between Real Sociedad and Lyon: the prediction relies on each team's form and level.

Out and doubtful

Real Sociedad

  • L. Beitia (out)
  • A. Odriozola (out)

Lyon

  • S. Kango (out)
  • K. Nakamura (suspended)
  • L. Openda (out)
  • M. Ouedraogo (out)
  • P. Sulc (out)
  • N. Tagliafico (out)

Most regular starters

Real Sociedad

Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).

  • M. Sarr5/5
  • Gonçalo Guedes3/5
  • Jon Gorrotxategi3/5
  • Jon Martín3/5
  • L. Sučić3/5
  • Mikel Oyarzabal3/5
  • Sergio Gómez3/5
  • A. Barrenetxea2/5
  • A. Remiro2/5
  • C. Soler2/5
  • J. Martin2/5

Lyon

Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).

  • Abner Vinícius3/5
  • Zachary Athekame3/5
  • Clinton Mata2/5
  • Corentin Tolisso2/5
  • D. Greif2/5
  • Dominik Greif2/5
  • Ernest Nuamah2/5
  • F. Bacher2/5
  • Felix Bacher2/5
  • Keito Nakamura2/5
  • Mads Bidstrup2/5

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Real Sociedad vs Lyon prediction?

Our AI gives Real Sociedad a 50% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Lyon 27%. Real Sociedad are therefore favourites.

When and where is Real Sociedad vs Lyon played?

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 17:45 (UK time), UEFA Europa League. Venue: Anoeta, San Sebastian.

What form are Real Sociedad and Lyon in?

Real Sociedad: 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (17 scored, 6 conceded). Lyon: 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (6 scored, 10 conceded).

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