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by Ita Emmanuel | in Challenge Cup Predictions
The Dragons will host Lyon in this 2025-26 Challenge Cup round two fixture on Sunday. The two teams are rooted to the bottom of Group 2 standings after losing their respective opening games. Who is likely to bounce back on Sunday? Check our game prediction below.
The Dragons' poor start to their campaign this season continued in their Challenge Cup opener against USA Perpignan last weekend. They conceded 17 unanswered points in the first half, and eventually suffered a 41-17 defeat against the French side.
Notably, Filo Tiatia's men have not won any of their seven games this season (D2, L5). In fact, an ugly-looking 20-match winless run overshadows the Welsh club's preparation for Sunday's clash. They faced Lyon once in the 2021-22 Challenge Cup and lost 41-28.
After a strong start to their domestic league campaign, things aren't looking good for Lyon lately. They lost 23-14 to Newcastle Red Bulls (formerly Newcastle Falcons) in their Challenge Cup opener, marking their seventh defeat in their last nine games.
However, Karim Ghezal's men have recorded a reasonable number of victories this season, winning five of their 12 games. They also won two of their last four Challenge Cup away fixtures.
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The Best Betting Odds for Dragons v Lyon Ou Match
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2.05 | 19 | 1.83 |
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2.05 | 21 | 1.85 |
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2 | 26 | 1.8 |
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2.12 | 23 | 1.75 |
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1.93 | 19 | 1.75 |
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Dragons vs Lyon Ou Form
Dragons and Lyon Ou Last Matches
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
7 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
28 Nov 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
25 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
17 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
11 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
3 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
28 Nov 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
25 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
17 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
3 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
19 Apr 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
22 Mar 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
6/6 (100%)
7 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
11 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
26 Sept 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
17 May 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
10 May 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
26 Apr 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
6 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
29 Nov 2025 - Top 14
22 Nov 2025 - Top 14
1 Nov 2025 - Top 14
25 Oct 2025 - Top 14
18 Oct 2025 - Top 14
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
6 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
22 Nov 2025 - Top 14
25 Oct 2025 - Top 14
11 Oct 2025 - Top 14
20 Sept 2025 - Top 14
6 Sept 2025 - Top 14
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
29 Nov 2025 - Top 14
1 Nov 2025 - Top 14
18 Oct 2025 - Top 14
4 Oct 2025 - Top 14
27 Sept 2025 - Top 14
13 Sept 2025 - Top 14
Dragons - Lyon Ou Key Points
- Dragons are winless in their seven matches this season.
- Dragons have failed to win any of their last 20 matches across all competitions, dating back to last season.
- Lyon have won five of their 12 matches this season.
- Lyon have won two of their last four Challenge Cup away matches.
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Our Dragons vs Lyon Ou Prediction
This is a battle of two teams desperately needing victory to rewrite the narrative after a grueling start to their campaigns. Notably, the Dragons head into this game on the back foot and will require nothing short of a miracle to end their unceasing winless run, dating back to last season.
Despite their recent struggles, Lyon are better positioned to secure victory in Sunday's clash. Unlike the Dragons, they have recorded a series of victories this season, and have won two of their last four Challenge Cup away games. Our Dragons vs Lyon OU prediction is Lyon Ou wins.
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