Real Sociedad vs Lyon: Lineups, Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Real Sociedad vs Lyon Match Summary

Real Sociedad vs Lyon brings two lively but leaky sides together at Anoeta on Thursday evening in the Europa League, with Sociedad on four points and Lyon on six.

Sociedad are 8/13 (10Bet) to win, and that looks fair. They have lost just once in their last six Europa League matches at Anoeta, and that was to Bournemouth.

Lyon are 9/2 (Bet365) and travel well in this competition, losing only one of their last five Europa League away games, the heavy defeat at Hoffenheim.

The previous meetings are dead level at two wins apiece and a draw. Real Sociedad have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 5 matches against Lyon in all competitions.

Real Sociedad vs Lyon Form

Sociedad have won four of their last six competitive fixtures, banging in 18 goals along the way. Sunday's derby defeat to Athletic Club ended an unbeaten run across all competitions, but in Europe they finally found their feet with a thumping win away to Lillestrøm, Sergio Gómez and Luka Sučić both helping themselves to braces.

Lyon are a mixed bag, with three wins and three defeats from their last six competitive matches. In Ligue 1, a loss to Paris Saint-Germain was followed by Sunday's win over Angers, clean sheet included. Europe has been rougher since the hammering at Hoffenheim, and they have lost three straight away matches across all competitions.

Real Sociedad vs Lyon Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Real Sociedad: Arsen Zakharyan (Injured/out), Álvaro Odriozola (Injured/out), Luken Beitia (Injured/out)

Lyon: Loïs Openda (Injured/out), Mohamed Ouédraogo (Injured/out), Pavel Šulc (Injured/out), Tyler Morton (Injured/out), Steeve Kango (Injured/out)

Real Sociedad

The hosts are without Zakharyan, Odriozola and Beitia but have otherwise avoided fresh problems. Sergio Gómez is joint top scorer in the Europa League with three goals from left-back, while Mikel Oyarzabal leads the line having laid on three assists in the competition. The Real Sociedad vs Lyon lineups should see the hosts built around that pair.

Lyon

Lyon's injury list is long, and losing Loïs Openda hurts most because it limits their attacking options. Ernest Nuamah carries the burden through the middle on the back of a recent scoring streak, but Lyon have scored first only twice in their last six, and Corentin Tolisso's engine room faces plenty of chasing.

Real Sociedad vs Lyon Predicted Lineup

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Álex Remiro; Jon Aramburu, Jon Martín, Mamadou Sarr, Sergio Gómez; Carlos Soler, Jon Gorrotxategi; Gonçalo Guedes, Luka Sučić, Ander Barrenetxea; Mikel Oyarzabal

Lyon

Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Dominik Greif; Zachary Athekame, Felix Bacher, Moussa Niakhaté, Abner Vinícius; Mads Bidstrup, Tanner Tessmann, Corentin Tolisso; Julien Duranville, Ernest Nuamah, Keito Nakamura

Real Sociedad vs Lyon Key Stats & Match Facts

• Sergio Gómez has scored in 2 of his last 3 Europa League appearances.

• Mamadou Sarr has been carded in 2 of his last 3 Europa League appearances.

• Gonçalo Guedes has won 2+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 Europa League appearances.

Real Sociedad vs Lyon Prediction & Best Bets

Our prediction: Real Sociedad 2-1 Lyon. The hosts carry a 54% win probability on our numbers, and with neither defence trustworthy, our Real Sociedad vs Lyon best bets lean on the home win and goals at both ends.

Best Bets

Real Sociedad to win, backed in the Win Market. They are home favourites at Anoeta. Sociedad have scored first in five of their last six fixtures, and Lyon arrive without Openda and a string of others. If the hosts get in front at Anoeta, a depleted Lyon attack has a mountain to climb.

Both teams to score: Yes, in the Both Teams To Score market. Our projections put both teams to score at 62.88%, and the evidence backs it up. Sociedad have kept just one clean sheet in ten outings, while Lyon's back line has been leaking at a steady rate.

Real Sociedad vs Lyon Bet Builder

Our Real Sociedad vs Lyon bet builder tips combine a home win, Mikel Oyarzabal to score anytime, both teams to score and Yangel Herrera to be shown a card.

Real Sociedad to win: this bet would have landed 6 times in Sociedad's last 10 matches, and at home against a squad this stretched, the hosts are the side to be with.

Mikel Oyarzabal anytime goalscorer: he leads the line in the probable XI and is rated at 42.28% to score, with Guedes, Sučić and Barrenetxea providing the service around him.

Both teams to score: seven of Sociedad's previous eight fixtures featured goals at both ends, and Lyon have scored in six of their previous seven European away games.

Yangel Herrera to be shown a card: the punchiest leg here, rated at 29.24%, and a messy fixture with plenty riding on it gives it a genuine shout.

At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 25/2 and is as short as 10/1 elsewhere.

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Bet builder odds correct at time of publishing.

Real Sociedad vs Lyon Talking Points

The Real Sociedad vs Lyon betting odds have moved firmly towards the hosts since the market opened, with the draw now 7/2 (Skybet). One quirk worth noting is that none of the last six goals Lyon conceded in continental competition came before first-half stoppage time, so Sociedad's staying power may matter as much as their quick starts. Anastasios Papapetrou has been appointed to referee the fixture.

Real Sociedad vs Lyon Predictions FAQs

When is Real Sociedad vs Lyon?

The match is on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 17:45 UK time. It is a Europa League fixture.

Where is Real Sociedad vs Lyon being played?

The match is being played at Estadio Municipal de Anoeta.

Where can I watch Real Sociedad vs Lyon?

Real Sociedad vs Lyon is available to watch on TNT Sport Extra.

What competition is Real Sociedad vs Lyon in?

Real Sociedad vs Lyon is a Europa League match.

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