Olympique Lyonnais vs Monaco: match statistics
Olympique Lyonnais demonstrates impressive home form with a 75% win rate and just a 17% loss rate at their own stadium. However, their last five overall matches have been a series of four draws and one defeat, indicating a clear dip in form. Monaco, on the other hand, is in excellent condition with four wins and one draw in their last five matches, scoring as many as 12 goals. Lyon's home advantage (averaging 1.67 goals per match) is neutralized by their poor current form and Monaco's high efficiency in recent weeks. xG statistics show a slight advantage for the hosts (1.5 vs 1.34), but Monaco has a better average ball possession away (51%) and has demonstrated a strong goalscoring ability. Considering the contrast between Lyon's home strength and Monaco's current excellent form, the most likely outcome is a closely contested match ending in a draw.
Olympique Lyonnais vs Monaco: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Olympique Lyonnais played Monaco in Ligue 1 (France). The match was played on 22 March 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Olympique Lyonnais: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Monaco: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Olympique Lyonnais scores 1.54 and concedes 1.04 goals per match. Monaco scores 1.73 and concedes 1.42. League average: 2.77 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Olympique Lyonnais 46%, Monaco 58%. Over 2.5: Olympique Lyonnais 50%, Monaco 58%. League level: BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Monaco has higher xG: 1.42 vs 1.40. Olympique Lyonnais: 12.0 shots per match, Monaco: 12.0.
Match halves
Olympique Lyonnais: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 0.73. Monaco: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 1.12.
Goals by minute
Olympique Lyonnais: 31-45+ (9 goals). Monaco: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ligue 1: 2.77 goals per match, BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Olympique Lyonnais demonstrates impressive home form with a 75% win rate and just a 17% loss rate at their own stadium. However, their last five overall matches have been a series of four draws and one defeat, indicating a clear dip in form. Monaco, on the other hand, is in excellent condition with four wins and one draw in their last five matches, scoring as many as 12 goals. Lyon's home advantage (averaging 1.67 goals per match) is neutralized by their poor current form and Monaco's high efficiency in recent weeks. xG statistics show a slight advantage for the hosts (1.5 vs 1.34), but Monaco has a better average ball possession away (51%) and has demonstrated a strong goalscoring ability. Considering the contrast between Lyon's home strength and Monaco's current excellent form, the most likely outcome is a closely contested match ending in a draw.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Olympique Lyonnais | Monaco | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.41 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Monaco is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Olympique Lyonnais · 3 pts / match - Monaco
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Monaco is 12% better for: goals scored per match.
1.54 goals / match - Olympique Lyonnais · 1.73 goals / match - Monaco
Olympique Lyonnais is 37% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.04 goals / match - Olympique Lyonnais · 1.42 goals / match - Monaco
Olympique Lyonnais scores in 85% of matches (22 of 26 matches), while Monaco keeps a clean sheet in 27% (7 of 26 matches).
Monaco scores in 77% of matches (20 of 26 matches), while Olympique Lyonnais keeps a clean sheet in 50% (13 of 26 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Olympique Lyonnais
Over / Under - Monaco
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Olympique Lyonnais is 28% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.77 pts / match - Olympique Lyonnais · 1.38 pts / match - Monaco
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Olympique Lyonnais - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 46% of matches and wins 54%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Monaco - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +6 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Olympique Lyonnais
Monaco
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 1).
Teams vs league
| Olympique Lyonnais | Liga | Monaco | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.58 | 2.77 | ▲ 3.15 |
| Both teams scored | • 46% | 47% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 50% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 30% | ▼ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | • 69% | 70% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 69% | 77% | ▲ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Olympique Lyonnais 1 - 0 - 0 Monaco. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Olympique Lyonnais vs Monaco?
The Ligue 1 match finished Olympique Lyonnais 1:2 Monaco. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Olympique Lyonnais vs Monaco?
Olympique Lyonnais score 1.54 goals per game on average and Monaco 1.73. The Ligue 1 average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Olympique Lyonnais's matches and 58% of Monaco's.
What form are Olympique Lyonnais and Monaco in?
Over the last 5 games Olympique Lyonnais have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Monaco 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Olympique Lyonnais vs Monaco?
The statistical background for Olympique Lyonnais vs Monaco — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.