Lyon vs Nice Prediction & Stats | Ligue 1 | 18/10

The encounter between Lyon and Nice is set to kick off at 19:45 on Sunday, 18/10.

This Ligue 1 fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

BTTS - Yes

Why we predict BTTS - Yes

Our betting recommended bet is BTTS - Yes for the Lyon vs Nice clash. Considering the attacking prowess of both teams, we're confident that goals will be conceded on both sides.

Key Betting Insights

Lyon

• Scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches
• 4 matches against Nice ended in a draw
• Over 9.5 corners occurred in 4 of Lyon's last 5 matches

Nice

• Scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches
• Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
• 4 matches against Lyon ended in a draw

BTTS - Yes: 8/13

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Match Result

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Bookmaker	1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
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	8/11	3/1	10/3	8/13	11/10
	8/13	3/1	4/1	8/13	23/20
	8/13	16/5	4/1	8/13	5/4

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Lyon Preview

Lyon has completed 6 fixtures in the Ligue 1, securing 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses — an average of 1.83 points per game. In the Ligue 1, the team has scored 11 goals (1.83 per game) and conceded 4 (0.67 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Lyon has played 59 matches, scoring 100 goals (1.69 per match) and conceding 61 (1.03 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Lyon

Goals Scored: 100

Goals Conceded: 61

Average Goals Scored: 1.69

Average Goals Conceded: 1.03

Wins: 33

Goal Difference: 39

Date	Game	Result
09/10	Lens 2 - 1 Lyon	L
19/09	Lyon 4 - 0 Rennes	W
16/09	RSC Anderlecht 1 - 2 Lyon	W
12/09	Paris 0 - 0 Lyon	D
04/09	Lyon 3 - 1 Auxerre	W

Lyon to win the match: 4/6

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Nice Preview

Across 6 Ligue 1 matches, Nice has posted 2 victories, 2 stalemates, and 2 defeats, averaging 1.33 points per fixture. In those games they scored 5 (0.83 per match) and conceded 7 (1.17 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Nice has earned 13 wins from 56 matches across all competitions, scoring 58 goals (1.04 per match) and conceding 93 (1.66 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Nice

Goals Scored: 58

Goals Conceded: 93

Average Goals Scored: 1.04

Average Goals Conceded: 1.66

Wins: 13

Goal Difference: -35

Date	Game	Result
11/10	Nice 2 - 1 Strasbourg	W
20/09	Nice 2 - 1 Lille	W
12/09	Auxerre 1 - 0 Nice	L
05/09	Nice 1 - 1 Le Mans	D
30/08	Paris 3 - 0 Nice	L

Nice to win the match: 7/2

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Statistical Insights for Lyon vs Nice

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Lyon vs Nice fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Lyon

France - Ligue 1

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L W W D W	2
Home	W W D L W	2
Away	L W D W D	1.6

Nice

France - Ligue 1

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W W L D L	1.4
Home	W W D D D	1.8
Away	L L L L D	0.2

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Home Win

8/13

61.92%

Draw

3/1

25.64%

Away Win

7/2

21.74%

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Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Lyon

10

last 5 matches

Nice

5

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Lyon scored +100% more goals than Nice in the last 5 matches.

Lyon and Nice goals scored count, last 5 matches

▲

Lens

1

Rennes

4

RSC Anderlecht

2

Paris

0

Auxerre

3

2

Strasbourg

2

Lille

0

Auxerre

1

Le Mans

0

Paris

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Goals Conceded

Lyon

4

last 5 matches

Nice

7

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Nice conceded +75% more goals than Lyon in the last 5 matches.

Lyon and Nice goals conceded count, last 5 matches

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Lens

2

Rennes

0

RSC Anderlecht

1

Paris

0

Auxerre

1

1

Strasbourg

1

Lille

1

Auxerre

1

Le Mans

3

Paris

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Key metrics

Corners

Lyon

23

last 5 matches

Nice

22

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Lyon received +5% more corners than Nice in the last 5 matches.

Lyon and Nice corners count, last 5 matches

▲

Lens

4

Rennes

3

RSC Anderlecht

4

Paris

3

Auxerre

9

2

Strasbourg

3

Lille

8

Auxerre

5

Le Mans

4

Paris

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Cards

Lyon

10

last 5 matches

Nice

8

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Lyon received +25% more cards than Nice in the last 5 matches.

Lyon and Nice cards count, last 5 matches

▲

Lens

1

Rennes

4

RSC Anderlecht

2

Paris

1

Auxerre

2

1

Strasbourg

3

Lille

1

Auxerre

2

Le Mans

1

Paris