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Lyon vs Nice Predictions

France · Ligue 1 · Sun, 18 Oct 2026 · 19:45 · Prediction, H2H, stats & betting tips

France · Ligue 1Sun, 18 Oct 2026

Lyon

3rd in table · 17 pts

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Sun, 18 Oct 202619:45

2 : 1

Full timeTip: Over 3.5 · 1.67

Nice

8th in table · 14 pts

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Pre-match win probability

57.6%Lyon23.4%Draw19%Nice

Our prediction

Over 3.5 · Lyon

Lyon vs Nice listed tip from the board.

Odds1.67
Confidence59.88%
ResultGraded
Pre-match model probabilityPick and odds as published before kick-off
  • Lyon 57.6%
  • Draw 23.4%
  • Nice 19%

Board tips

Betting Tips

  • cards ouOver 3.5Odds 1.6760%Lost
  • Win Either Half1Odds 1.5067%Won
  • corners ouOver 6.5Odds 2.3043%Lost

Season statistics

Ligue 1 · 9 matches each · highlighted side is stronger

LyonNice
Goals scored (avg)
1.71.3
Goals conceded (avg)Lower is better
1.21.1
Wins
54
Played
99

Recent form

Last matches · newest first

Lyon5W 1D 3L in last 9
  • 1 NovLyon2 – 0AngersW
  • 26 OctParis Saint Germain2 – 0LyonL
  • 22 Oct1899 Hoffenheim3 – 0LyonL
  • 15 OctLyon3 – 2Crystal PalaceW
  • 9 OctLens2 – 1LyonL
  • 19 SeptLyon4 – 0RennesW
  • 16 SeptAnderlecht1 – 2LyonW
  • 12 SeptParis FC0 – 0LyonD
  • 4 SeptLyon3 – 1AuxerreW
Nice4W 3D 2L in last 9
  • 30 OctNice5 – 2RennesW
  • 23 OctStade Brestois 291 – 2NiceW
  • 11 OctNice2 – 1StrasbourgW
  • 20 SeptNice2 – 1LilleW
  • 12 SeptAuxerre1 – 0NiceL
  • 5 SeptNice1 – 1Le MansD
  • 30 AugParis FC3 – 0NiceL
  • 22 AugNice0 – 0LorientD
  • 15 AugHull City0 – 0NiceD
H2H
Head to headLyon 5W · 2D · Nice 2W · 2.6 goals a game
  • 15 FebLyon2 – 0Nice
  • 18 OctNice3 – 2Lyon
  • 9 MarNice0 – 2Lyon
  • 1 DecLyon4 – 1Nice
  • 16 FebLyon1 – 0Nice
  • 27 AugNice0 – 0Lyon
  • 3 JunNice3 – 1Lyon
  • 11 NovLyon1 – 1Nice
  • 12 FebLyon2 – 0Nice

Betting markets

Bookmaker prices with margin removed

No over/under prices stored.

Match result

Lyon1.71
Draw4.2
Nice5.18

No BTTS prices stored.

No double chance prices stored.

Lyon

Chance57.6%
Odds1.71

Draw

Chance23.4%
Odds4.2

Nice

Chance19%
Odds5.18

No half-time prices stored.

No corner prices stored.

Model comparison

Our pick: Over 3.5 at 1.67

LyonNice
Recent form52%48%
Attack57%43%
Defence49%51%
Goals model57%43%
Head-to-head67%33%
Overall75%25%

Trends

Trend · Ligue 1

Lyon scored 1.7 per game in the last 9.

Trend · Ligue 1

Lyon conceded 1.2 per game in the last 9.

Trend · Ligue 1

Failed to score in 3 of those 9.

Trend · Ligue 1

Kept a clean sheet in 3 of those 9.

Lyon vs Nice: prediction & preview

France · Ligue 1 · Sun, 18 Oct 2026

Lyon meet Nice in the France, Ligue 1 on 18 October 2026 at 19:45 (Africa/Lagos). The recorded score is 2–1.

On the 1X2 market the shortest price is Lyon at 1.71. Once the bookmaker margin is removed, that outcome carries about 57.6% of the implied chance, with the other two outcomes sharing the rest. A short price means the market rates that side more likely. It is not a certainty, and the margin means the three raw probabilities add up to more than 100% before they are scaled.

Season points-per-game rates were not stored on this fixture yet. The odds chart still shows how the 1X2, goals, and both-teams markets are priced.

Lyon vs Nice FAQs

4 questions

What time is the Lyon vs Nice match?

Kickoff is 19:45 on 18 October 2026, shown in Africa/Lagos.

What are the safest picks for Lyon vs Nice?

Lyon is the safest-priced 1X2 pick at 1.71. The margin-adjusted share is about 57.6%.

What are the over and under 2.5 prices?

Over and under 2.5 prices are not stored for this match.

Do both teams score on this match?

A both-teams-to-score price is not stored for this match.