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France Ligue 1

Lyon

Nice

Match Events

21'

Morgan Sanson

Ainsley Maitland-Niles

45'

C. Tolisso

45'

Tanner Tessmann

52'

N. Nartey

64'

Abner Vinícius

87'

Preview

Lyon vs Nice: Hosts Aim to Consolidate Home Dominance in Ligue 1

Lyon, buoyed by a formidable home record, host Nice in Ligue 1. While Lyon have been in blistering form recently, Nice arrive with a mixed recent showing but a potentially dangerous attack, setting up an intriguing tactical battle.

Lyon's home advantage is clearly supported by their statistics, where they typically control possession and create a high volume of shots. They will likely seek to impose their attacking rhythm from the outset, using their higher passing accuracy to build patiently. Nice, on the other hand, might look to absorb pressure and strike on the counter, especially considering their recent away struggles. However, their last match's attacking output suggests they could be more adventurous, potentially leading to an open game if Lyon's defence is tested. The key will be whether Nice can tighten up their porous away backline against Lyon's consistent scoring threat.

Team statistics

France Ligue 1

Lyon

Nice

Matches played

13 - 3 - 5

Results

6 - 5 - 10

61.9%

Win %

28.6%

1.6

Goals scored

1.3

Goals conceded

1.8

4.9

Shots on target

4.3

4.2

Shots off target

4.4

3.3

Blocked shots

Ball possession

48.2

Pass accuracy

82.1

Fouls

12.7

2.4

Goalkeeper saves

3.6

1.9

Yellow cards

2.3

0.3

Red cards

0.1

League averages

Key points

• Lyon have won 80% of their home league games this season.
• Nice have lost 70% of their away league matches.
• Lyon have won their last three matches, scoring an average of 2.3 goals per game.

AI Prediction

Lyon's overwhelming home form and recent surge in performance are hard to ignore. The odds also favour them significantly, aligning with the statistical picture. While Nice showed attacking promise in their last game, their away defensive record and overall inconsistency make them vulnerable. Lyon's ability to control games at home and their recent goal-scoring form make them strong favourites to take all three points.

AI

Confidence

Pick

Recent Win% (20)
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by amazon

70%

HOME

BTTS NO

2.5 UNDER

1x2

23%

O/U

47%

BTTS

47%
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by google

70%

HOME

BTTS NO

2.5 OVER

1x2

47%

O/U

47%

BTTS

70%
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by google

70%

HOME

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

40%

O/U

63%

BTTS

70%

H2H

Ligue 1

Match date	Team	Score	Team	O/U 2.5	BTTS
10/18/2025	Lyon	L 2 - 3 W	Nice AWAY	O	Y
3/9/2025	Lyon	W 2 - 0 L	Nice AWAY	U	N
12/1/2024	HOME Lyon	W 4 - 1 L	Nice	O	Y
2/16/2024	HOME Lyon	W 1 - 0 L	Nice	U	N
8/27/2023	Lyon	D 0 - 0 D	Nice AWAY	U	N

Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Lyon

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	Nantes	1 - 0	W	U	N	N
HOME	Lille	1 - 0	W	U	N	N
AWAY	Metz	5 - 2	W	O	Y	N
HOME	Stade Brestois 29	2 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Monaco	3 - 1	W	O	Y	N
HOME	Le Havre	1 - 0	W	U	N	Y
AWAY	Lorient	0 - 1	L	U	N	Y
HOME	Nantes	3 - 0	W	O	N	Y
AWAY	Auxerre	0 - 0	D	U	N	Y
HOME	Paris Saint Germain	2 - 3	L	O	Y	Y

Lyon have been a force to be reckoned with at home this season, boasting an impressive 80% win rate in front of their own fans. Their overall season stats reflect this dominance, with a healthy goal difference and a solid grasp of possession. Even more encouraging is their recent form; a perfect three wins from their last three matches, scoring an average of 2.3 goals per game, suggests they are hitting peak performance at the crucial stage of the season. This recent surge, particularly at home, paints a picture of a team building significant momentum.

Nice

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
HOME	Monaco	0 - 0	D	U	N	Y
HOME	Stade Brestois 29	2 - 2	D	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Nantes	4 - 1	W	O	Y	N
AWAY	Toulouse	1 - 5	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	Strasbourg	1 - 1	D	U	Y	Y
AWAY	Lens	0 - 2	L	U	N	Y
HOME	Angers	0 - 1	L	U	N	N
AWAY	Lorient	1 - 3	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	Marseille	1 - 5	L	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Metz	1 - 2	L	O	Y	N

Nice present a more inconsistent picture. While their overall campaign hasn't been disastrous, their away form is a significant concern, with a high 70% loss rate on the road and a concerning average of 2.4 goals conceded per away fixture. However, their most recent outing saw a powerful 4-1 victory, indicating flashes of attacking threat, even if their overall recent form shows only one win in three. Their ability to breach Lyon's solid home defence will be tested, especially given their struggles to maintain clean sheets away from home.

Over

Under

Yes

Odds

1x2

HOME

1.75

DRAW

3.8

AWAY

4.5

2.5 OVER/UNDER

OVER

1.73

UNDER

2.1

BTTS

YES

1.7

2.05

Lineups

Lyon

(3-4-2-1)

Dominik Greif

Hans Hateboer

Moussa Niakhaté

Clinton Mata

Abner Vinícius

Tyler Morton

Tanner Tessmann

Ainsley Maitland-Niles

Corentin Tolisso

Noah Nartey

Pavel Šulc

Elye Wahi

Tom Louchet

Sofiane Diop

Mohamed-Ali Cho

Charles Vanhoutte

Morgan Sanson

Ali Abdi

Dante

Kojo Peprah Oppong

Jonathan Clauss

Maxime Dupé

Nice

(4-2-3-1)

Average Player Rating

Injuries / suspensions

Lyon

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
Endrick	Red Card	Missing Fixture	3 / 1
C. Tolisso	Muscle Injury	Missing Fixture	11 / 4
O. Mangala	Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 0
T. Goncalves	Inactive	Missing Fixture	0 / 0
R. Yaremchuk	Calf Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 1
M. Fofana	Ankle Injury	Missing Fixture	2 / 1
R. Kluivert	Muscle Injury	Missing Fixture	1 / 2
A. Moreira	Injury	Missing Fixture	4 / 7
E. Nuamah	Knee Injury	Missing Fixture	- / -
N. Tagliafico	Ankle Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 3

Nice

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
Y. Ndayishimiye	Knee Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 0
Kevin	Ankle Injury	Questionable	0 / 0
A. Mendy	Inactive	Questionable	1 / 0
M. Sanson	Injury	Questionable	0 / 2
M. Bard	Groin Injury	Missing Fixture	2 / 1
H. Boudaoui	Back Injury	Missing Fixture	1 / 2
M. Cho	Muscle Injury	Missing Fixture	4 / 3
M. Abdelmonem	Knee Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 0
M. Bombito	Leg Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 0

League table

France Ligue 1

#	Team	Played	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
1	Lens	16	12	1	3	27	13	14	37	WWWWW
2	Paris Saint Germain	16	11	3	2	35	14	21	36	WWLWW
3	Lille	16	10	2	4	30	17	13	32	WWWLW
4	Marseille	15	9	2	4	35	15	20	29	LDWWW
5	Lyon	16	8	3	5	22	16	6	27	WLWDL
6	Rennes	16	7	6	3	27	24	3	27	WLWWW
7	Strasbourg	16	7	2	7	25	20	5	23	LLLWL
8	Toulouse	16	6	5	5	24	19	5	23	WWDLD
9	Monaco	15	7	2	6	26	26	0	23	LWLLL
10	Angers	16	6	4	6	17	18	-1	22	WWLWW
11	Stade Brestois 29	16	5	4	7	21	27	-6	19	LWWWL
12	Lorient	16	4	6	6	19	28	-9	18	WWDDL
13	Nice	16	5	2	9	19	28	-9	17	LLLLL
14	Paris FC	16	4	4	8	21	29	-8	16	LDDLL
15	Le Havre	16	3	6	7	13	22	-9	15	LDLLD
16	Auxerre	16	3	3	10	11	22	-11	12	WDDLL
17	Nantes	16	2	5	9	14	28	-14	11	LLLDD
18	Metz	16	3	2	11	17	37	-20	11	LLLLW

Lyon vs Nice AI Match Preview, Prediction, Team Stats Comparison, League table

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Lyon vs Nice: Hosts Aim to Consolidate Home Dominance in Ligue 1

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Key points

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H2H

Team recent

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Nice Team recent

Odds

Lineups

Lyon

Nice

Injuries / suspensions

Lyon Injuries / suspensions

Nice Injuries / suspensions

League table