Nice vs Lyon Prediction 18 October 2025
🔊 Can Nice secure their first win in a month? This Saturday, the eighth round of the French football championship sees Nice face off against Lyon. Bookmakers consider the odds for both teams to be evenly matched, but is that really the case? Especially given that Les Aiglons haven't tasted victory in four weeks. Find our prediction for the upcoming match below.
Head-to-Head
📊 Lyon have dominated their head-to-head clashes with Nice over the past two years. The "Lions" have won the last three encounters against their rivals, both at home and away.
Head-to-head statistics Nice - Lyon
Nice Team Overview
🔴 Nice's last victory this season came in September when they edged past Nantes 1-0 at home in the fourth round. Since then, the team has been on a downward spiral, slipping to 12th in the standings. To add to their woes, Franck Haise's squad has faced setbacks in European competitions. In the Europa League, the "Eaglets" suffered consecutive defeats against Roma (1-2) and Fenerbahce (1-2).
⚫ In their last two league fixtures, Nice have settled for draws. While these results might seem decent, they haven't significantly boosted their points tally. For the record, Franck Haise's men drew 1-1 away against Paris FC, and shared the spoils in a 2-2 encounter at Monaco. In the clash against the "Monegasques," the team was let down by Ali Abdi, who was sent off in the 34th minute.
Match Results: Nice
Olympique Lyon Team Overview
🔴 Lyon have showcased a solid defense this season, conceding just five goals in their last seven matches. Currently, Paulo Fonseca's squad sit in fourth place in the standings, trailing league leaders PSG by just one point. Concurrently, the "Lions" are competing in the Europa League, where they've secured six points from their first two matches, maintaining a flawless defensive record with zero goals conceded.
🔵 In their most recent outing, Lyon suffered a surprising defeat to Toulouse (1-2), despite leading at halftime. A bizarre own goal in the 87th minute and a decisive strike in the 90+6 minute sealed their fate. During that match, Paulo Fonseca's men controlled 69% of possession and managed three shots on target, but ultimately Toulouse proved stronger.
Match Results: Olympique Lyon
Latest news
Nice
🟥 Tunisian defender Ali Abdi is suspended and will miss the game against Lyon. In the previous round against Monaco, he received two yellow cards and was sent off in the 34th minute.
❌ Nigerian forward Terem Moffi will be sidelined due to a calf muscle injury. During the international break, he was called up to the national team but managed only 3 minutes on the pitch before the injury forced him out.
Olympique Lyon
🎙 At the press conference, Paulo Fonseca shared his expectations for the upcoming clash: “Against Nice, I anticipate a tough match. Firstly, because their results don't reflect the quality of the team; they deserve more. They're an attacking team, which I appreciate. I also really admire their coach, Franck Haise, who I believe is one of the best in our league, so I expect a challenging game, as it always is when I've faced him. This is a team that is progressing, controls their opponents, is very aggressive, and plays vertically. We need to be more balanced throughout the match and remain vigilant in defense. We want to be the same team we were at the start of the season, a team that controls the game and takes the initiative to create chances, but with greater balance throughout the match.”
❌ Goalkeeper Remy Descamps remains sidelined with a wrist injury and will not be able to assist the team in the upcoming match against Nice. It's worth noting that he sustained the injury during the fourth round against Rennes.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The upcoming match will be officiated by Jérôme Brisard. Over his last 100 matches, he averages 3.61 yellow cards per game, with 23 fouls. In the last 7 Ligue 1 matches, Nice have averaged 2.4 yellow cards per game, while Lyon have averaged 2. Both teams receive a fair share of cautions, making a bet on over 3.5 total yellow cards a reasonable option.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
The teams haven't been prolific this season, combining for just 18 goals. Their average is 1.3 goals per match in the league. Considering this statistic and Lyon's strong defensive performances, we anticipate a low-scoring affair and suggest betting on under 2.5 total goals.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In their last 7 league games, Nice have averaged 6.4 corners per match, while Lyon have averaged 6.3. Both teams utilize wide play in their attacks, leading to frequent corner opportunities. We recommend considering a bet on over 9.5 total corners.
Editorial Prediction
Despite Lyon's recent defeat, their performance throughout the season has been consistently strong and confident. Nice, on the other hand, are clearly struggling-they haven't secured a win in Ligue 1 for a month and have suffered two losses in the Europa League as well. We anticipate a narrow victory for the visitors with a scoreline of 1-0 in the upcoming match. Lyon have triumphed in the last three head-to-head encounters with Nice and currently sit among the league leaders, leaving little reason to expect a setback now. Our bet is that Lyon will not lose.
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