Lyon vs Nice Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 15 Feb 2026
Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Lyon vs Nice
Lyon host Nice at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Sunday 15 February.
The stats imply that we’ll see a few goals when Lyon and Nice clash. If you think our pick is the right way to go, you can secure odds of -135 when it comes to betting Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market.
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Lyon have got the win in their last six games. Recently, a 1-0 victory occurred when playing Nantes away at Stade de la Beaujoire. Paulo Fonseca's men had 46% of possession and three shots on target, with the winning goal scored by Pavel Sulc in the 25th minute.
Nice drew 0-0 in their previous game. This was at home against Monaco at Allianz Riviera. Les Aiglons had four shots on goal and 44% possession.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was Nice who were victorious when they last faced Lyon. At Allianz Riviera, a 3-2 home triumph was recorded. Each team have landed four wins from the previous 10 H2H games, along with two draws.
| Ligue 1 | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Lyon |
21 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 20 | 14 | 34:20 | 42 |
| 14 |  Nice |
21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 27 | 38 | -11 | 27:38 | 23 |
Lyon have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.8 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts. OL have averaged 54.8% possession, 459.5 passes and 5.2 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.8 goals from 3.7 shots on goal, 9.6 attempts and 4.2 corners.
Top scorer is Pavel Sulc on 5 goals, while Endrick and Abner have both racked up 3. Afonso Moreira has the most assists with 4, while goalkeeper Dominik Greif has 5 clean sheets.
Nice have 1 victory, 6 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 4.6 shots on goal, 12.2 attempts and 1.1 goals. Claude Puel's team average 51.1% possession, 464.4 passes, 5.5 corners taken and 4.6 corners against them, while 2.2 goals have been conceded from 13.6 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal.
Mohamed-Ali Cho got 4 goals, Elye Wahi notched 3, while Ali Abdi and two other players scored 1. Jonathan Clauss has clocked up 2 assists, with Maxime Dupe keeping one clean sheet in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Lyon predicted lineup (4-3-3): Dominik Greif (GK), Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhate, Abner, Tanner Tessmann, Tyler Morton, Noah Nartey, Rachid Ghezzal, Pavel Sulc, Afonso Moreira.
Nice predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Maxime Dupe (GK), Jonathan Clauss, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Dante, Ali Abdi, Djibril Coulibaly, Charles Vanhoutte, Gabin Bernardeau, Sofiane Diop, Tom Louchet, Elye Wahi.
Lyon vs Nice Prediction & Betting Tips
Your complete Lyon vs Nice betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, corners betting pick, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.
Match Prediction
There’s plenty of juice when it comes to backing the -135 about Over 2.5 Goals. The teams should be able to find the net at least three times during this Ligue 1 clash and we’re optimistic of a payout.
The Ligue 1 experts at Sportsgambler.com have a strong handle when it comes to injuries and suspensions. The recent form also helps to shape our football predictions, with this being cross-referenced with the latest numbers.
Key Lyon vs Nice league stats:
Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 57.5% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Lyon are available at +575 to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.
Player Prop Picks
Sofiane Diop (Nice) has had over 1.5 shots in four straight Ligue 1 games. We recommend backing the -133 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Shots wager hopefully providing a return.
Pavel Sulc (OL) has racked up four goals in his past four Ligue 1 games. We’re happy to take the +150 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.
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Corners Prediction
Lyon have had under 5.5 corners in six straight matches, while Nice have had an average of 4.20 corners against them in their previous 5 away games. The Lyon Team Corners tally could be lower than the line implies and that leads us to a wager at odds of +104.
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Bet Builder Tips
Get in the game with a bet builder. Our picks are three or more goals to be scored, Lyon to triumph combined with Sofiane Diop (Nice) to cover the 1.5 Player Shots line.
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Lyon vs Nice Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Lyon are regarded as having a 62% chance of winning this Ligue 1 clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are -161. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +420 about Nice.
If you wager Lyon -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -127, your stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0. A 2+ goal victory over Nice achieves a full payout, with a one goal win meaning half the stake is a winner and the other half refunded.
The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -137.
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You will find Pavel Sulc at +400 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +150 that he finds the net at anytime.
Lyon have enjoyed seven straight wins at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. Paulo Fonseca's men have racked up nine wins and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 0.80.
Nice have finished with seven defeats, two wins and one draw in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 2.40.
Lyon overcame Nice 4-1 when the sides last met at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. The previous 6 H2H games at Parc Olympique Lyonnais have involved four Lyon wins, a single draw and one Nice victory.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Home Stats |
9-0-1 | 2.90 | 2.10 | 0.80 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
| Nice Away Stats |
2-1-7 | 3.70 | 1.30 | 2.40 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Ligue 1: 18/10 2025 Nice 3 Lyon 2
- Ligue 1: 09/03 2025 Nice 0 Lyon 2
- Ligue 1: 01/12 2024 Lyon 4 Nice 1
- Ligue 1: 16/02 2024 Lyon 1 Nice 0
- Ligue 1: 27/08 2023 Nice 0 Lyon 0
- Ligue 1: 03/06 2023 Nice 3 Lyon 1
- Ligue 1: 11/11 2022 Lyon 1 Nice 1
- Ligue 1: 12/02 2022 Lyon 2 Nice 0
- Ligue 1: 24/10 2021 Nice 3 Lyon 2
- Ligue 1: 23/05 2021 Lyon 2 Nice 3
Lyon League Stats
Nice League Stats
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 3.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 54.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 51.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Lyon this season are Pavel Sulc (9), Abner (3), Corentin Tolisso (3)
- Top Assistors for Lyon this season are Afonso Moreira (6), Ainsley Maitland-Niles (3), Nicolas Tagliafico (3)
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Lyon vs Nice Lineups & Team News
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Lyon Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Nice Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Lyon Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Nice Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Lyon Lineups
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lyon Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Paulo Fonseca
Nice Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSG | 22 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 49:19 | 51 |
| 2 | Lens | 21 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 37:17 | 49 |
| 3 | Lyon | 21 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 34:20 | 42 |
| 4 | Marseille | 21 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 46:27 | 39 |
| 5 | Rennes | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 34:35 | 34 |
| 6 | Lille | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 34:30 | 33 |
| 7 | Monaco | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 35:34 | 31 |
| 8 | Strasbourg | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 34:27 | 30 |
| 9 | Toulouse | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 31:24 | 30 |
| 10 | Angers | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 22:25 | 29 |
| 11 | Lorient | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 27:33 | 28 |
| 12 | Brest | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 28:33 | 26 |
| 13 | Le Havre | 21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 18:26 | 23 |
| 14 | Nice | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 27:38 | 23 |
| 15 | Paris FC | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 26:34 | 22 |
| 16 | Auxerre | 21 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 14:29 | 14 |
| 17 | Nantes | 22 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 20:40 | 14 |
| 18 | Metz | 21 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 21:46 | 13 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lens | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 21:5 | 30 |
| 2 | PSG | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 27:4 | 28 |
| 3 | Lyon | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 17:7 | 24 |
| 4 | Marseille | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 27:11 | 23 |
| 5 | Monaco | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 25:19 | 22 |
| 6 | Rennes | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 22:12 | 21 |
| 7 | Angers | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 16:12 | 20 |
| 8 | Strasbourg | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 17:7 | 19 |
| 9 | Lille | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 17:12 | 19 |
| 10 | Lorient | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 20:16 | 19 |
| 11 | Brest | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16:13 | 18 |
| 12 | Le Havre | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 13:10 | 17 |
| 13 | Toulouse | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 19:15 | 16 |
| 14 | Nice | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14:14 | 16 |
| 15 | Auxerre | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 10:12 | 11 |
| 16 | Paris FC | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 14:17 | 10 |
| 17 | Metz | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9:15 | 9 |
| 18 | Nantes | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 10:22 | 5 |
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