Lyon-Villeurbanne vs Valencia Prediction 2 October 2026

Lyon-Villeurbanne are gradually overcoming their crisis and approach the match having won two games in a row. The French team's recent results have been influenced by improved team chemistry in attack and aggressive work on the boards. In their last five games, the club defeated Cholet (97:85) and Maccabi Tel Aviv (84:74), but suffered defeats to Rouen (71:73), EuroBasket Roma (78:84), and Bayern (72:81).

Valencia are playing extremely aggressive and high-scoring basketball, regularly putting up around 100 points. The Spanish team's results have been positively influenced by their fast attacking tempo and high shooting percentage from the perimeter, which compensates for recurring defensive lapses. In their five most recent games, the team defeated Baskonia (111:88), Besiktas (96:94), and Obradoiro (108:95), losing only to Forca Lleida (100:105) and Barcelona (86:87).

Valencia are in tremendous attacking form, consistently surpassing high individual totals against opponents of all levels. Lyon-Villeurbanne have also improved their recent results, but historically they have struggled against the Spaniards, who have won four of their last five head-to-head meetings. Considering the visitors' fast pace and the hosts' problems defending against long-range shooters, the game should be extremely high-scoring. Therefore, I expect a victory for the Spaniards.

Valenciato win at 1.70