The Matchday 8 clash in Ligue 1 between Nice and Lyon will take place on September 18 at the Allianz Riviera stadium. Nice vs. Lyon: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Nice
Franck Haise's side has been unable to secure a win in the league for three matches. During this run, they drew 1-1 at home against Paris, lost 1-4 away to Brest, and played to a 2-2 draw with Monaco. The club has dropped to 12th place, just two points above the relegation zone. Additionally, Nice has conceded in 6 of their last 7 Ligue 1 matches.
- Both teams scored in 5 of the club's last 6 league games.
- Nice has not lost in 6 of their last 7 home matches in Ligue 1 (5 wins and 1 draw).
- The team has not been defeated in the first half of their last 7 home league games (5 wins and 2 draws).
Predicted lineup for Nice (5-3-2)
Yehvann Diouf – Melvin Bard, Antoine Mendy, Moise Bombito, Ali Abdi, Jonathan Clauss – Charles Vanhoutte, Sofiane Diop, Hicham Boudaoui – Mohamed-Ali Cho, Terem Moffi.
Defenders Moise Bombito and Mohamed Abdelmonem, as well as midfielder Tanguy Ndombele and forward Terem Moffi, are injured. Defender Ali Abdi will miss the game due to suspension.
Lyon
The team has avoided draws in 22 consecutive Ligue 1 matches, alternating between wins and losses. Under Jorge Maciel, Lyon has secured 5 victories and only 2 defeats this season, placing them in 4th position, just one point behind leaders PSG. Lyon's matches are among the lowest-scoring in the French league, averaging 2 goals per game.
- At least one team failed to score in 7 of Lyon's last 9 Ligue 1 matches.
- Lyon has scored in 17 of their last 18 away league games.
- Both teams scored in 9 of Lyon's last 13 away matches in Ligue 1.
Predicted lineup for Lyon (4-2-3-1)
Dominik Greif – Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakate, Nicolas Tagliafico – Tyler Morton, Tanner Tessmann – Malik Fofana, Adam Karabec, Corentin Tolisso – Martin Satriano.
Defenders Moussa Niakate and Nicolas Tagliafico, as well as midfielder Tanner Tessmann, returned late from international duty. Goalkeeper Remy Deschamps is sidelined due to injury.
Referee
Jerome Brisard (France)
Matches – 21 (Ligue 1, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 82;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.9;
Red cards shown – 7;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 38%.
Match Prediction: Nice vs. Lyon
Both teams have identical attacking stats with 9 goals scored each. However, the visitors are competing for the top spot, while the hosts are aiming for mid-table security. The key difference is Lyon's much stronger defense, having conceded only 5 goals. Only Marseille and PSG have similar defensive records. Thanks to their solid defense, Jorge Maciel's team is expected to avoid defeat in this match.
Yes, Nice has a decent home record, but they have struggled against Lyon, suffering 3 defeats and 1 draw in their last 4 league encounters. During this series, Nice has only managed to score 1 goal. Therefore, my prediction is Lyon with a handicap (0).
