Match Information
Match Overview
Saint Quentin host Lyon-Villeurbanne at Saint Quentin Arena on November 1, 2026, in an LNB fixture that pairs a side sitting 15th in the league table with one in fifth. The ten places between them frame the contest, with Julien Lachuer's team looking for a result that could ease pressure in the standings while Lionel Scaloni's visitors aim to consolidate a top-five position.
The most telling factor is the contrast in recent domestic form. Saint Quentin have lost four of their last five LNB matches, with their only win in that span coming on September 26, a 106-103 home victory over JL Bourg. Since then they have lost to Limoges (92-75), Le Mans (87-98), Pau-Orthez (102-89) and Dijon (81-91 on October 23). They have conceded 89 or more points in each of the last four games, a worrying trend for a team trying to climb the table. Lyon-Villeurbanne, by contrast, have won both of their most recent LNB outings: 97-94 at Limoges on October 17 and 78-74 at home against Nancy on October 25.
The head-to-head record adds a significant historical layer. Lyon-Villeurbanne have won nine of the last ten meetings, including each of the last five, with an average winning margin of more than 15 points across those five games. Saint Quentin's only victory in the period came on October 3, 2023, a 91-71 home result.
Schedule context also matters. Lyon-Villeurbanne have been balancing LNB commitments with Euroleague fixtures, playing Crvena Zvezda on October 13, Real Madrid on October 15 and Zalgiris Kaunas on October 23. That congestion is worth noting as a fatigue factor, although they responded with a league win on October 25.
Neither side has any reported injuries, so both coaches should have full squads available. Saint Quentin will need a sharper defensive showing to change the pattern of recent meetings.
Predicted Lineups
Saint Quentin
Selvik; Lala, Tousart, Lloris, Locko; Chotard, Magnetti, Mama Baldé, Doumbia, Mboup; Ajorque
Lyon-Villeurbanne
E. Martinez; Giay, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Mac Allister, Fernandez; Messi, L. Martinez, Alvarez
Team Form Analysis
Saint Quentin
League Position: 15Saint Quentin Form Analysis
Saint Quentin's recent form is a clear downward trajectory. After a 106-103 home win over JL Bourg on September 26, they have lost four straight LNB games: 92-75 at Limoges on October 3, 87-98 at home to Le Mans on October 11, 102-89 at Pau-Orthez on October 17, and 81-91 at home to Dijon on October 23.
Defensively, the numbers are a concern. Over the five-game span they have conceded 459 points, an average of just over 92 per game, and they have allowed at least 89 in each of the last four. Scoring output has been inconsistent, ranging from 106 against JL Bourg to just 75 at Limoges, and the team has failed to reach 90 points in any of the four defeats.
Home form has not provided a cushion either. Of their three home games in this sample, only the JL Bourg match ended in victory, with the Le Mans and Dijon games both lost at Saint Quentin Arena. Their league position of 15th reflects this struggle. With a full squad reportedly available, the challenge for Julien Lachuer is to stabilize the defense against a Lyon-Villeurbanne side that has scored freely against them in recent meetings.
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Lyon-Villeurbanne
League Position: 5Lyon-Villeurbanne Form Analysis
Lyon-Villeurbanne's form splits sharply between the two competitions. In the LNB, they have won both recent matches: a 97-94 away victory at Limoges on October 17 and a 78-74 home win over Nancy on October 25. Both were tight contests, decided by three and four points respectively, suggesting a side that can grind out results even when not dominant.
In the Euroleague, the picture is tougher. They lost 82-84 at home to Crvena Zvezda on October 13, 111-92 at Real Madrid on October 15, and 105-85 at Zalgiris Kaunas on October 23. These were demanding fixtures against high-level opposition, and the compressed schedule is a legitimate fatigue consideration, with three Euroleague games and two league games played between October 13 and October 25.
Offensively, they have scored 78 to 97 points in domestic play, while the Nancy game showed they can also win lower-scoring contests. Sitting fifth in the league, Lionel Scaloni's team has maintained its domestic standing despite the European workload. Their league results suggest resilience, though the narrow margins against Limoges and Nancy show they are not immune to close finishes.
Head-to-Head
Saint Quentin
Lyon-Villeurbanne
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-12 | Lyon-Villeurbanne | 86 - 70 | Saint Quentin |
| 2025-12-09 | Lyon-Villeurbanne | 99 - 74 | Saint Quentin |
| 2025-10-05 | Saint Quentin | 76 - 81 | Lyon-Villeurbanne |
| 2025-04-06 | Lyon-Villeurbanne | 81 - 75 | Saint Quentin |
| 2025-02-11 | Saint Quentin | 54 - 76 | Lyon-Villeurbanne |
| 2024-10-27 | Saint Quentin | 63 - 77 | Lyon-Villeurbanne |
| 2024-05-19 | Saint Quentin | 89 - 92 | Lyon-Villeurbanne |
| 2024-05-16 | Lyon-Villeurbanne | 91 - 75 | Saint Quentin |
| 2024-04-28 | Lyon-Villeurbanne | 79 - 77 | Saint Quentin |
| 2023-10-03 | Saint Quentin | 91 - 71 | Lyon-Villeurbanne |
Memorable Matches
The history between these sides has been heavily one-sided in recent years, but a few meetings stand out. The most recent, on April 12, 2026, saw Lyon-Villeurbanne win 86-70, extending a run of five consecutive victories over Saint Quentin. Before that, the December 9, 2025 meeting was a 99-74 win for Lyon-Villeurbanne, the largest margin in the available record at 25 points.
Saint Quentin's best moments came earlier. On October 3, 2023, they won 91-71 at home, their only victory in the last ten meetings. They also pushed Lyon-Villeurbanne close in a pair of 2024 games: a 79-77 loss on April 28, 2024, and an 89-92 defeat on May 19, 2024, both decided by three points or fewer. Those matches show the rivalry has not always been lopsided.
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Injury Concerns
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