1 March 2018 at 20:00
Match Summary
Caen defeated Lyon 1:0. The match was played in Coupe de France 2017. Goals were scored by I. Diomandé 77′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Caen had 43% possession while Lyon held 57%. Caen had 6 shots (1 on target) compared to 11 (4 on target) for Lyon. Caen made 3 substitutions, Lyon made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Caen and Lyon — 1 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: S. Peeters
Match Statistics
Caen had 43% possession against Lyon's 57%. Caen registered 6 shots (1 on target) while Lyon managed 11 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 1–5. Fouls committed: 16–12.
Lineups
Caen lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under P. Garande, while Lyon deployed a 4-1-2-3 under B. Génésio.
Defensive Solidity
Caen deploy 2 defenders rated — on average, against Lyon's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Caen field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Lyon's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Caen start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Lyon averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: P. Garande
Substitutes
Coach: B. Génésio
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Caen have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeats. Lyon show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Caen vs Lyon Head to Head Results
Caen and Lyon have met 15 times — Caen won 5, Lyon won 8, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Lyon leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 15 meetings. A combined 47 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.13 per match (17 for the home side, 30 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (47%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 11 games (73%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Lyon are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2017.
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Recent Meetings (15)
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