27 February 2019 at 20:00
Match Summary
Lyon defeated Caen 3:1. The match was played in Coupe de France 2018. Goals were scored by Jason Denayer 26′, Maxwel Cornet 49′, Casimir Ninga 78′, Memphis Depay 84′. 6 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Lyon had 64% possession while Caen held 36%. Lyon had 10 shots (5 on target) compared to 7 (5 on target) for Caen. Lyon made 3 substitutions, Caen made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Lyon and Caen — 4 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Memphis Depay
assist: Lucas Tousart
Match Statistics
Lyon had 64% possession against Caen's 36%. Lyon registered 10 shots (5 on target) while Caen managed 7 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 4–2. Fouls committed: 14–18.
Lineups
Lyon lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under B. Génésio, while Caen deployed a 4-2-3-1 under F. Mercadal.
Defensive Solidity
Lyon deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Caen's 5-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
Lyon field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Caen's 4 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
Lyon start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Caen 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: B. Génésio
Substitutes
Coach: F. Mercadal
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Lyon have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Caen show 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Lyon vs Caen Head to Head Results
Lyon and Caen have met 15 times — Lyon won 7, Caen won 6, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Lyon leads the head-to-head with 7 victories from 15 meetings. A combined 44 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.93 per match (27 for the home side, 17 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 6 matches (40%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 10 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Lyon are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2017.
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Recent Meetings (15)
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