Lions vs Lyon Ou Prediction & Betting Tips - Challenge Cup
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by Ita Emmanuel | in Challenge Cup Predictions
This 2025–26 Challenge Cup Group 2 round three fixture will see bottom-placed Lions trade tackles with fifth-placed Lyon Rugby on Saturday. The two teams are winless in their opening two matches in Group 2 and will be looking to secure their first victory of the campaign this weekend. Who is likely to come out on top? Follow our prediction for the match below.
Lions' three-match domestic winning run ended in their 2025–26 Challenge Cup opener against Benetton as they squandered a two-point lead at halftime, ultimately losing 26–18 to the United Rugby Championship rivals. They also suffered defeat in their second game, falling 14–10 to Premiership side Newcastle Red Bulls.
However, Ivan van Rooyen's men will be confident of victory in Saturday's clash. They defeated Sharks 23–22 away last week in the URC and have won two of their last three Challenge Cup home fixtures.
Lyon Rugby's domestic struggles continued in their Challenge Cup opener against Newcastle Red Bulls. They lost both halves and suffered a shock 23–14 home defeat to the Premiership club.
The 2022 Challenge Cup champions and last season's finalists also fell 23–21 to the Dragons in their second fixture. They have lost their last seven away matches across all competitions, five of which by double digits.
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Lions v Lyon Ou Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.14 | 26 | 5.5 |
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1.14 | 26 | 5.5 |
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1.11 | 34 | 6.5 |
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1.18 | 20 | 4.8 |
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1.18 | 20 | 4.8 |
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Lions vs Lyon Ou Form
Lions and Lyon Ou Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3 Jan 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
20 Dec 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
13 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
6 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
29 Nov 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
25 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
6 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
25 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
18 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
18 Jan 2025 - Challenge Cup
14 Dec 2024 - Challenge Cup
21 Jan 2024 - Challenge Cup
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
3 Jan 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
20 Dec 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
13 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
29 Nov 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
11 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
5 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
3 Jan 2026 - Top 14
27 Dec 2025 - Top 14
20 Dec 2025 - Top 14
14 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
6 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
29 Nov 2025 - Top 14
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3 Jan 2026 - Top 14
20 Dec 2025 - Top 14
6 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
22 Nov 2025 - Top 14
25 Oct 2025 - Top 14
11 Oct 2025 - Top 14
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
6/6 (100%)
27 Dec 2025 - Top 14
14 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
29 Nov 2025 - Top 14
1 Nov 2025 - Top 14
18 Oct 2025 - Top 14
4 Oct 2025 - Top 14
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Lions - Lyon Ou Key Points
- Lions have won four of their last seven matches across all competitions.
- Lions have won two of their last three Challenge Cup home matches.
- Lyon Rugby have lost five of their last six matches across all competitions.
- Lyon Rugby have lost their last seven away matches across all competitions, five of which by double digits.
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Our Lions vs Lyon Ou Prediction
Lions and Lyon Rugby's 2025–26 Challenge Cup campaigns have already been overshadowed by their poor domestic form. However, Lions have fared relatively better than the French side, racking up four wins from their last seven matches. They have also won two of their last three Challenge Cup matches.
Meanwhile, Lyon Rugby are in for a stern challenge to end their long losing streak on the road and most of those defeats have been by double-digit margins. Hence, we are backing Lions for an emphatic victory. Our Lions vs Lyon Rugby prediction is Lions -12.5 handicap.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
