Paris FC vs Lyon

Match summary

Paris FC and Lyon could not be separated in a goalless draw.

There was little between the sides on chances: Paris FC created 0.58 expected goals (xG) from 6 shots, Lyon 0.42 from 5.

Paris FC and Lyon played out a goalless draw in Ligue 1 on Matchday 4, with the home side edging the general proceedings. Paris FC dominated territory and possession with fifty six percent of the ball, registering five hundred and ninety passes at an accuracy of ninety one percent compared to Lyon's four hundred and fifty nine. Paris FC accumulated a higher shot volume and territorial dominance, recording six total shots and four on target against Lyon's five shots and one on target. Expected goals reflected the tight nature of the encounter, with Paris FC recording zero point five eight to Lyon's zero point four two. Both sides committed numerous fouls in a disciplined yet physical contest.

The key events unfolded predominantly in the second half following a scoreless opening period. The first notable chance of the match occurred in the fourteenth minute when Ernest Nuamah of Lyon missed an opportunity valued at zero point one four expected goals. Following a goalless first half, the first disciplinary action came in the sixty third minute when Loïs Openda of Lyon received a yellow card for a foul. Diego Coppola of Paris FC was then cautioned for a foul in the sixty ninth minute. Further tactical changes occurred before Hamari Traoré received a yellow card for handball in the seventy seventh minute.