All eyes will be on Groupama Stadium as Lyon and Nice square off against each other on Sunday, 1 December. Which of these teams will emerge victorious after all is said and done? View our free Lyon vs Nice predictions below.
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Key stats
- Four of Lyon's last six matches ended in stalemates.
- The spoils were shared in four of Nice's last seven league games.
- Five of Lyon and Nice's last six respective games featured goals at both ends.
- Fewer than three goals were scored in four of the last five meetings between these outfits.
Correct score prediction: Lyon 1-1 Nice
Lyon have been involved in a lot of stalemates in recent weeks and two of their last three league matches ended with the same 1-1 scoreline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers favour Lyon
- HOME:19/20 (1.95) – 51.3%
- DRAW:27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- AWAY:13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Lyon have proven to be a tough team to beat. They are currently on a six-match unbeaten run and have lost only once in their last 12 games across all competitions (W7, D4).
Nice, on the other hand, are coming off a humiliating 4-1 defeat at the hands of Rangers in the UEFA Europa League. However, Franck Haise's men are a force to be reckoned with in the French top flight, as they have no losses in their last eight league games.
Given their home advantage, Lyon are the expected winners at 19/20 (1.95). Teams with these odds generally have a 51.3% probability of winning.
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We have also established that fewer than three goals were scored in four of the last five meetings between these teams. For this reason, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 6/5 (2.20). That one has a 45.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An even contest
In the last six clashes between Lyon and Nice, both teams have two wins apiece with two draws between them. It is fair to point out that Nice won only one of their last six trips to this stadium.
France Ligue 1 16/02/24
Lyon
Nice
France Ligue 1 27/08/23
Nice
Lyon
France Ligue 1 03/06/23
Nice
Lyon
France Ligue 1 11/11/22
Lyon
Nice
France Ligue 1 12/02/22
Lyon
Nice
Lyon preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
Coach Pierre Sage will not be able to call upon the services of Anthony Lopes and Mahamadou Diawara, as these players are ruled out of this game due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Perri (GK), Maitland-Niles, Caleta-Car, Niakhate, Tagliafico, Veretout, Matic, Tolisso, Cherki, Fofana & Lacazette.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
L
Monaco
2
Lyon
0
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
L
Lens
2
Lyon
1
France Ligue 1 26/04/25
W
Rennes
1
Lyon
4
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
L
St Etienne
2
Lyon
1
UEFA Europa League 17/04/25
L
Man Utd
5
Lyon
4
Nice preview: No new absentees
The injury list for Nice is getting shorter, with Mohamed Abdelmonem, Antoine Mendy, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Jonathan Clauss, Ali Abdi and Victor Orakpo all close to full recovery. However, Terem Moffi and Morgan Sanson remain long-term absentees.
Predicted lineup: Bulka (GK), Bard, Dante, Bombito, Louchet, Rosario, Boudaoui, Boga, Ali-Cho, Diop & Guessand.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
L
Rennes
2
Nice
0
France Ligue 1 02/05/25
W
Reims
0
Nice
1
France Ligue 1 25/04/25
W
PSG
1
Nice
3
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
W
Angers
1
Nice
2
France Ligue 1 12/04/25
D
Strasbourg
2
Nice
2
Player to watch: Alexandre Lacazette
Although Alexandre Lacazette did not participate in Lyon's 4-1 victory over Qarabag earlier this week, it is worth mentioning that he has had at least one direct goal involvement in his last three appearances for the club. The former Arsenal player will look to extend that streak to four matches this weekend.