Anderlecht vs Lyon: UEFA Europa League preview, head-to-head & prediction
Anderlecht meet Lyon in UEFA Europa League, with kick-off on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at 19:00 UTC. Here's the head-to-head record, how both sides are shaping up and what to expect — all from SportScore's live data.
Head-to-head
The two sides have met 5 times. Anderlecht have won 2, Lyon 3, with 0 draws.
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2022 | International Club Friendly | Anderlecht 3–0 Lyon |
| 25 Aug 2009 | UEFA Champions League | Anderlecht 1–3 Lyon |
| 19 Aug 2009 | UEFA Champions League | Lyon 5–1 Anderlecht |
| 25 Nov 2003 | UEFA Champions League | Anderlecht 1–0 Lyon |
| 17 Sep 2003 | UEFA Champions League | Lyon 1–0 Anderlecht |
Recent form
Anderlecht are in excellent form — W W L W W from their last 5 (W4 D0 L1).
- W v FC Kairat Almaty (3–0)
- W v FC Kairat Almaty (3–0)
- L v SK Beveren (0–1)
- W v PAOK Saloniki (3–2)
- W v RAAL La Louvière (2–1)
Lyon are inconsistent recently — L W D W L from their last 5 (W2 D1 L2).
- L v Fenerbahce (1–2)
- W v Toulouse FC (2–0)
- D v Fenerbahce (1–1)
- W v AC Sparta Praha (3–0)
- L v AC Sparta Praha (1–2)
What to expect
On current form Anderlecht look the stronger side and will fancy their chances, but tournament football rarely follows the script — expect Lyon to make it competitive.