Real Sociedad vs Lyon
UEFA Europa League
Real Sociedad
Lyon
November 5, 2026 at 18:45 · Anoeta Stadium
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Real Sociedad vs Lyon prediction and betting tip for this UEFA Europa League match, kicking off November 5, 2026 at 18:45 at Anoeta Stadium. Our tip: Over 1.5 Goals.
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Real Sociedad host Lyon in the UEFA Europa League (League Stage - 4) on Thursday 5 November 2026, kick-off 18:45 WAT at Anoeta Stadium in San Sebastian. Anastasios Papapetrou is the referee.
Real Sociedad are 14th in the table with 4 points from 3 games (1-1-1), while Lyon sit 12th on 6 points. Only 2 points separate them. At home Real Sociedad have won 0 of 1; Lyon have won 1 of 2 on the road.
Real Sociedad have one win, one draw and one defeat in their last 3 league games (L-D-W), averaging 2.7 goals scored and 1.0 conceded. Lyon have two wins and one defeat in their last 3 league games (W-W-L), averaging 1.7 goals scored and 2.0 conceded.
In their last 2 meetings Real Sociedad have won 2, Lyon 0, with 0 draws and an average of 2.0 goals per game. The most recent, in August 2013, finished Real Sociedad 2-0 Lyon.
Real Sociedad average 2.7 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game this season, with 1 clean sheet, usually in a 4-4-2. Lyon average 1.7 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per game this season, with 0 clean sheets and 1 game without scoring, usually in a 4-3-3.
Real Sociedad will be without A. Odriozola (knee injury), and L. Beitia (ankle injury) and A. Zakharyan (ankle injury) are doubtful. Lyon will be without S. Kango (concussion), L. Openda (leg injury), M. Ouedraogo (knee injury) and P. Sulc (knee injury), and T. Morton (groin injury) is doubtful.
Players to watch: Sergio Gómez leads Real Sociedad's scoring with 3 goals.
Bookmakers make Real Sociedad the favourites: Real Sociedad 1.80, draw 3.80, Lyon 4.20 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.57 and under at 2.38. Both teams to score: yes 1.53, no 2.38.
Our prediction: Over 1.5 Goals. The two sides' season numbers point to about 3.7 goals, recent form points to 3.7 goals a game and bookmakers price over 1.5 at 1.17.
Team news
- Out A. Odriozola Knee Injury
- Doubtful L. Beitia Ankle Injury
- Doubtful A. Zakharyan Ankle Injury
- Out S. Kango Concussion
- Out L. Openda Leg Injury
- Out M. Ouedraogo Knee Injury
- Out P. Sulc Knee Injury
- Doubtful T. Morton Groin Injury
UEFA Europa League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Lyon | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 |
| 14 | Real Sociedad | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 4 |
Season stats
| Real Sociedad | Lyon | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 3 | 3 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 1 / 1 / 1 | 2 / 0 / 1 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 8 (2.7) | 5 (1.7) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 3 (1.0) | 6 (2.0) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 1.0 / 3.5 | 3.0 / 1.0 |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 1 |
| Longest winning run | 0 | 2 |
| Biggest win | 0-6 | 3-2 |
| Usual formation | 4-4-2 | 4-3-3 |
Top scorers
- Sergio Gómez 3 goals · 0 assists
No player in the league's top scorers list.
Odds (Bet365)
Odds change often — check with your bookmaker before betting.
Data: API-Football · updated 4 Nov 2026, 06:11. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
Win probability
Our tip: Over 1.5 Goals — The two sides' season numbers point to about 3.7 goals, recent form points to 3.7 goals a game and bookmakers price over 1.5 at 1.17.
Form (last 5)
Real Sociedad
LDW
2.7 scored · 1.0 conceded per game
Lyon
WWL
1.7 scored · 2.0 conceded per game
Team comparison
Head-to-head
2 Real Sociedad wins 0 draws 0 Lyon wins last 2 meetings
- Real Sociedad2 - 0Lyon UEFA Champions League
- Lyon0 - 2Real Sociedad UEFA Champions League
Statistics: API-Football · updated 4 Nov 2026, 06:10. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).