Lyon vs Nice prediction

Lyon Form and Insights

Lyon hosts Nice at the Groupama Stadium (Stade des Lumières) for this Ligue 1 fixture. The match will kick off at 19:45 (UK Time) on 18/10/2026.

Their performance in the Ligue 1 so far:

• 3 Wins
• 2 Draws
• 1 Losses

Offensive and defensive statistics:

• 11 goals scored
• 1.83 average goals per match
• 4 goals conceded
• 0.67 average goals conceded per match

The Eaglets Form and Insights

Nice has played 6 matches in the Ligue 1 so far this season.

Here’s how the team comes into their match with Lyon:

• 2 Wins
• 2 Draws
• 2 Losses

Goals scored and conceded:

• 5 goals scored
• 0.83 average goals per match
• 7 goals conceded
• 1.17 average goals conceded per match

Head-to-Head Statistics

We have seen the match between Lyon and Nice on the match calendar 36 times across all competitions in the last couple of years.

• Olympique Lyonnais win - 17
• Nice win - 13
• Draw - 6

Lyon

Home

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Nice

Away

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OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 1.83
  PPG
  1.33
• 50%
  Wins
  33%
• 50%
  First to Score
  17%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.83
  Scored/game
  0.83
• 0.67
  Conceded/game
  1.17
• 1.48
  xG
  1.36
• 1.32
  xGA
  1.40

Trends

• 50%
  Both Score
  50%
• 50%
  Clean Sheet
  17%
• 17%
  Failed to Score
  50%

Access all match stats for Lyon vs Nice

The last match was played on 15/02/2026 in the Ligue 1, and Lyon won the match. The match ended in 2–0.

In the table below, you can find the head-to-head results of the last few meetings.

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Players to Watch

APWin’s team of experts has compiled a list of insights to help you place informed bets on player props and goal-scoring markets.

The Gones Top Players

• Corentin Tolisso has scored 11 goals so far this season.
• Afonso Bastardo Moreira has given 7 assists this season.

The Eaglets Top Players

• Sofiane Diop has scored 8 goals so far this season.
• Jonathan Clauss has given 6 assists this season.

Betting Insights for Cards and Corners

If you prefer betting on over/under markets for corners and cards, you can use the section below to find the statistics for this Lyon vs Nice match.

Lyon Cards and Corners

• 1.67 average cards per match
• 2 average cards when playing at home
• 10.66 average corners per match
• 11.67 average corners when playing at home

Nice Cards and Corners

• 1.5 average cards per match
• 1 average cards when playing away
• 8.5 average corners per match
• 8.5 average corners when playing away

Match Details

• Match date: 18/10/2026
• Kick-off time: 19:45
• Competition: Ligue 1
• Game week: 7
• Stadium: Groupama Stadium (Stade des Lumières)

How APWin Makes Its Predictions

Our football predictions are written using a structured analysis of factors that impact match outcomes. We combine long-term performance with the latest team news and real-time market signals to write our predictions.

Here's what we take into account:

• Historical match data
• Home and away performance trends
• Recent form, squad news, and team dynamics
• Betting market odds and line movement analysis