Match Information
Match Overview
Lyon-Villeurbanne host Pau-Orthez at the Lyon-Villeurbanne Arena on November 7 in an LNB fixture that pairs the league's third-placed side against a team sitting twelfth. The standings gap frames the contest: one side is positioned among the front-runners, while the other is still looking to climb away from the middle of the table.
The most relevant factor is recent form. Lyon-Villeurbanne have won four of their last five games across competitions, including LNB victories over Nancy (78-74 on October 25) and away at Limoges (97-94 on October 17). Their only defeat in that span was a 105-85 loss at Zalgiris Kaunas in the Euroleague on October 23. They have followed that with Euroleague home wins over Partizan Mozzart Bet (82-75 on October 28) and Baskonia (94-79 on October 30). Pau-Orthez have a more uneven record, with LNB wins over Limoges (85-81 on October 25) and Saint Quentin (102-89 on October 17) offset by defeats at Cholet (85-79 on October 10) and at home to Dijon (89-61 on October 3).
Schedule context is a secondary consideration. Lyon-Villeurbanne have been playing Euroleague and LNB fixtures in close succession, with games on October 23, 25, 28 and 30, which adds a layer of workload to monitor. Pau-Orthez's most recent listed game was the October 25 win over Limoges, and their domestic focus may give them a fresher turnaround.
Head-to-head history is balanced in recent years, with Pau-Orthez winning the two most recent meetings between the sides on April 25, 2023 and December 11, 2021, though Lyon-Villeurbanne have won three of the six listed matches overall.
Neither side has reported injuries, so both should be able to call on their full squads. Lyon-Villeurbanne are led by Lionel Scaloni, while Pau-Orthez are managed by H. Savaroc. With both teams at full strength, the contest should hinge on form and execution.
Predicted Lineups
Lyon-Villeurbanne
E. Martinez; A. Giay, C. Romero, N. Otamendi, N. Tagliafico; R. de Paul, A. Mac Allister, E. Fernandez; L. Messi, L. Martinez, J. Alvarez
Pau-Orthez
V. Letourneur; Johan Teissedre, I. Camara, T. Villeray, F. Mefouma; T. Lefeuvre, W. Coulibaly, M. Yvrande; H. Berthenet, A. Marut, Baptiste Ameline
Team Form Analysis
Lyon-Villeurbanne
League Position: 3Lyon-Villeurbanne Form Analysis
Lyon-Villeurbanne arrive with strong momentum, having won four of their last five games. Their most recent result was a 94-79 Euroleague home win over Baskonia on October 30, which followed an 82-75 victory over Partizan Mozzart Bet on October 28. Those two results came after the lone setback in the run, a 105-85 away defeat at Zalgiris Kaunas on October 23.
In domestic play, the picture is positive but tighter. They edged Nancy 78-74 at home on October 25 and won 97-94 at Limoges on October 17, both close contests that suggest they can find ways to win without dominating.
Scoring output has been solid. They reached 94, 82, 78 and 97 points in their four wins, and the 94-point showing against Baskonia was their highest home total in the listed run. Defensively, they conceded 79, 75, 74 and 94 in those victories, with the Limoges game the most open. The Kaunas loss, where they allowed 105 points, is the outlier.
The opposition has included Euroleague-level sides, which adds weight to the run. Their third-place league position is consistent with a team collecting wins in both competitions.
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Pau-Orthez
League Position: 12Pau-Orthez Form Analysis
Pau-Orthez have had a mixed start to the campaign, winning three of their last five games and sitting twelfth in the league. Their most recent outing was an 85-81 home win over Limoges in the LNB on October 25, a result that followed a 102-89 home victory over Saint Quentin on October 17.
The wins have been interspersed with setbacks. They lost 85-79 at Cholet on October 10 and suffered a heavy 89-61 home defeat to Dijon on October 3. Between those games, they produced their most emphatic result of the run, a 109-69 French Cup win at Tarbes on October 6, though that was against a lower-profile opponent and should be weighed accordingly.
Offensively, they have been productive in victories, scoring 85, 102 and 109 points. The defensive record is less consistent. They conceded 89 to Saint Quentin and 81 to Limoges, and the 89 allowed to Dijon highlights the gap between their best and worst performances.
Their league form is split, with two wins and two losses in four LNB games. A trip to face a top-three side represents a step up in opposition quality compared with much of their recent schedule.
Head-to-Head
Lyon-Villeurbanne
Pau-Orthez
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-25 | Pau-Orthez | 87 - 83 | Lyon-Villeurbanne |
| 2022-11-27 | Lyon-Villeurbanne | 91 - 79 | Pau-Orthez |
| 2022-04-26 | Lyon-Villeurbanne | 106 - 90 | Pau-Orthez |
| 2021-12-11 | Pau-Orthez | 88 - 85 | Lyon-Villeurbanne |
| 2021-05-22 | Pau-Orthez | 84 - 90 | Lyon-Villeurbanne |
| 2021-04-20 | Lyon-Villeurbanne | 106 - 90 | Pau-Orthez |
Memorable Matches
The recent head-to-head record between these sides has been competitive, with results swinging both ways. The most recent meeting, on April 25, 2023, saw Pau-Orthez win 87-83 in a narrow contest decided by four points. Their other recent success, on December 11, 2021, was an 88-85 victory over Lyon-Villeurbanne, another close finish.
Lyon-Villeurbanne have produced the more emphatic results in the series. They won 106-90 on April 26, 2022, and recorded another 106-90 victory on April 20, 2021. On November 27, 2022, they won 91-79 at home. The high-scoring nature of many of these games, with several featuring 90 or more points for the winners, points to a series
Injury Concerns
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