Lyon vs Nice Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2026
Lyon vs Nice Predictions
If you agree with our verdict that Lyon will have the edge when clashing with Nice, then you can back the home team at -156. We’re expecting a return with this Full-Time Result bet.
Continue reading for our full Lyon vs Nice betting analysis, outlining the core arguments for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Lyon clash with Nice at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Sunday 18 October.
Lyon have landed back-to-back Ligue 1 home wins. In their last league game, it was a 2-1 away defeat against Lens at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. OL managed five shots on target and had 52% possession, with Khalis Merah bagging the goal.
Three days ago, Lyon triumphed 3-2 at home against Crystal Palace in the Europa League.
Nice claimed a home win in their previous Ligue 1 match. A 2-1 triumph against Strasbourg at Allianz Riviera made it back-to-back league victories. Olivier Pantaloni's team recorded 45% possession and had six shots on goal, while Pape Demba Diop (own goal) and Jonathan Clauss were on the scoresheet.
H2H: 2-0 Triumph for Lyon in Last Head-to-Head
Lyon had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Parc Olympique Lyonnais, they recorded a 2-0 home win over Nice. In the past 10 H2H meetings, we have seen five Lyon wins, three Nice victories and two draws.
| Ligue 1 | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Lyon |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 11:4 | 11 |
| 10 |  Nice |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 5:7 | 8 |
Lyon have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 14.0 attempts. The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes side have averaged 53.6% possession, 458.9 passes and 7.0 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.4 goals from 4.0 shots on goal, 11.6 attempts and 5.8 corners.
Corentin Tolisso is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Ernest Nuamah and Roman Yaremchuk both have 3. Corentin Tolisso is the top assists maker on 5, with goalkeepers Dominik Greif and Remy Descamps managing 3 clean sheets between them.
Nice have 2 victories, 3 defeats and 5 draws, averaging 11.3 attempts, 3.6 shots on goal and 0.8 goals. Les Aiglons average 50.1% possession, 487.0 passes, 5.0 corners in their favour and 4.9 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 4.5 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts.
Elye Wahi has scored 2 goals, followed by Jonathan Clauss, Mohamed Amoura, Sofiane Diop and Ali Abdi on 1. Sofiane Diop has been the top assist maker on 2, with Yehvann Diouf notching 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Lyon predicted lineup (4-3-3): Dominik Greif (GK), Zachary Athekame, Felix Bacher, Ruben Kluivert, Abner, Mads Bidstrup, Tyler Morton, Corentin Tolisso, Ernest Nuamah, Pavel Sulc, Keito Nakamura.
Nice predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Yehvann Diouf (GK), Mohamed Abdelmonem, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Xavier Mandza, Jonathan Clauss, Hicham Boudaoui, Axel Witsel, Niels Nkounkou, Gauthier Hein, Mohamed Amoura, Elye Wahi.
Main Match Prediction
We’re going for a straight pick on Lyon as we think they’re the likely winners of this Ligue 1 contest. We think the hosts can achieve some kind of victory, with odds of -156 currently available.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Current team news and the latest form provide useful pieces of information when it comes to making Ligue 1 recommendations. It’s also vital to have access to all available stats so that we make the most informed football picks.
According to the latest odds, our pick has a 61% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Correct Score Prediction
3
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1
Nice
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Player Prop Picks
Ernest Nuamah (OL) has fired over 2.5 shots in back-to-back Ligue 1 home games. There is odds of -103 on offer for this Player Shots wager and we think he’ll cover the line.
Corentin Tolisso (OL) has netted six goals in his past ten Ligue 1 matches on home soil. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +230 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.
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Corners Prediction
We’ve seen an average of 5.00 Nice corners in the past 10 games, with Lyon conceding over 3.5 corners in the previous nine matches. Our verdict is that there’s value when it comes the Nice Team Corners line being covered, with odds of -161 available.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder is packed with these picks: Lyon to succeed, at least three goals to be registered along with Ernest Nuamah (OL) to cover the 2.5 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.
The latest Lyon odds are -156 which leads to them being favourites in this Ligue 1 clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 61% prospect of securing a victory. Nice are seen as the most unlikely winner at +390.
Stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0 when betting Lyon -0.75 at -123 on the Asian Handicap. Beating Nice by 2+ goals sees a full payout. Winning by one goal means a return on the former and a push on the latter.
Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. BTTS Yes is available at -147 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.
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There’s the chance to back Loïs Openda at +330 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.
Stats: Last 10 Ligue 1 matches only.
Lyon have gone unbeaten at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in the last three games. OL have collected six wins, two draws and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
The previous three Nice away matches have seen them beaten. Olivier Pantaloni's team have managed six losses, two victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
When the teams previously met at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon defeated Nice 2-0. The previous 7 H2H meetings at Parc Olympique Lyonnais have involved five Lyon triumphs, one Nice win and one draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Home Stats |
6-2-2 | 3.40 | 2.10 | 1.30 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
| Nice Away Stats |
2-2-6 | 2.30 | 0.90 | 1.40 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
- 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: 15/02 2026 Lyon 2 Nice 0
- 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
Lyon League Stats
Nice League Stats
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 7.00 corners awarded and 5.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.20 corners awarded and 5.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 12.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 12.50 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 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 5.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 53.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 50.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Lyon this season are Ernest Nuamah (3), Zachary Athekame (2), Corentin Tolisso (1)
- Top Assistors for Lyon this season are Pavel Sulc (3), Corentin Tolisso (2), Zachary Athekame (2)
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Lyon vs Nice Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for OL vs Nice before making your bets. Get the latest predicted and confirmed Ligue 1 lineups and injury news right here.
Lyon Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Nice Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Lyon Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Nice Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Previous Lyon Lineups
Previous Nice Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Lyon Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Paulo Fonseca
Nice Player Stats & Squad
Ligue 1 Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10:5 | 14 |
| 2 | Lille | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9:4 | 13 |
| 3 | Rennes | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:10 | 13 |
| 4 | Lyon | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11:4 | 11 |
| 5 | Paris FC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8:4 | 11 |
| 6 | PSG | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11:8 | 11 |
| 7 | Toulouse | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 12:11 | 9 |
| 8 | Brest | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12:9 | 8 |
| 9 | Lorient | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6:6 | 8 |
| 10 | Nice | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5:7 | 8 |
| 11 | Lens | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11:10 | 7 |
| 12 | Strasbourg | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11:12 | 7 |
| 13 | Angers | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7:10 | 7 |
| 14 | Marseille | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9:8 | 6 |
| 15 | Le Mans | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10:15 | 6 |
| 16 | Auxerre | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8:16 | 6 |
| 17 | Troyes | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4:13 | 4 |
| 18 | Le Havre | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4:8 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rennes | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10:5 | 10 |
| 2 | Nice | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 8 |
| 3 | Lyon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:2 | 7 |
| 4 | Paris FC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 7 |
| 5 | Monaco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 7 |
| 6 | Lille | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 7 | Lens | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:4 | 6 |
| 8 | Auxerre | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 6 |
| 9 | Le Mans | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:8 | 5 |
| 10 | Brest | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:4 | 4 |
| 11 | Strasbourg | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 12 | Lorient | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 4 |
| 13 | Marseille | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:5 | 3 |
| 14 | PSG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 15 | Angers | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 16 | Toulouse | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 17 | Le Havre | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:3 | 1 |
| 18 | Troyes | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:8 | 1 |
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