* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Lyon vs Nice Predictions and Free Bets
Lyon will try to regroup and go for the win in their last match before the World Cup kicks in, the hosts lost to Marseille last weekend.
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Lyon to Win
Lyon is only eighth in Ligue 1 at the moment, and that kind of outcome can be traced by their bad away record. However, at home, they are one of the best teams in the league with five wins, a draw, and a single loss in seven matches. Even though Nice has been playing well for the last five matches, one can't go against a dominating host like Lyon is at its turf.
Under 2.5 Goals
Nice is the worst team in the league when it comes to covering ‘over' goals. They only had five of them in 14 matches. Lyon is slightly better, but with three games out of the last five with fewer than three goals, one can assume another close, low-scoring battle is in the offing.
Important information about Lyon vs Nice
Head to Head
12/02/22
France Ligue 1 LI1
Lyon
Nice
2
0
24/10/21
France Ligue 1 LI1
Nice
Lyon
3
2
23/05/21
France Ligue 1 LI1
Lyon
Nice
2
3
19/12/20
France Ligue 1 LI1
Nice
Lyon
1
4
04/07/20
Elite Club Friendlies Elite
Lyon
Nice
1
0
Last Five - Lyon
17/03/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Nantes
Lyon
1
1
D
10/03/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Lille
Lyon
3
3
D
05/03/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Lorient
Lyon
0
0
D
28/02/23
France Cup France
Grenoble
Lyon
1
2
W
25/02/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Angers
Lyon
1
3
W
Last Five - Nice
19/03/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Lorient
Nice
1
1
D
16/03/23
UEFA Europa Conference League CON
Sheriff Tiraspol
Nice
1
3
W
12/03/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Nantes
Nice
2
2
D
09/03/23
UEFA Europa Conference League CON
Sheriff Tiraspol
Nice
0
1
W
03/03/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Auxerre
Nice
1
1
D
Lyon will count on Alexandre Lacazette
It's quite extraordinary how Lyon is playing at home versus away. In front of their fans, they are dominating their opponents, scoring on average almost three goals per game while allowing only five in seven matches. Alexandre Lacazette is the ultimate figure in Lyon's dressing room, he is their top scorer with eight goals, and playing at a high level. But he needs help. Lyon's season is slowly slipping away, they are already down seven points to seventh-placed Monaco which holds the last position which provides some European football next season. Lyon is missing that factor this year and is trying to avoid the same outcome this time around. Winning home games is a must, especially against a team that is getting closer in the rankings.
Lyon's predicted starting 11: Lopes, Gusto, Boateng, Lukeba, Tagliafico, Caqueret, Mendes, Lepenant, Aouar, Dembele, Lacazette.
Nice has been criticized a lot by their supporters because they didn't justify the vast resources that were invested in the team this past summer. However, things are slowly changing in a good way. They are undefeated in their last five matches even though they missed Andy Delort, their best scorer with five goals, in some of those games. What is even more impressive in this instance is their away form, they have won three matches out of their last five, and it seems the team is starting to gel when the season is going to stop for the World, which will be unfortunate for the coach Lucien Favre. He finally found some balance and managed his team through a tough period of games every few days with their Europa League obligations taking precedence.
Nice's predicted starting 11: Schmeichel, Lotomba, Dante, Todibo, Atal, Brahimi, Ramsey, Lemina, Boudaoui, Laborde, Pepe.
Team News:
Lyon: Corentin Tolisso is injured.
Nice: Marcin Bulka is missing with an injury.
Key facts about Lyon vs Nice
- Who is the best scorer between these teams? – Alexandre Lacazette scored 8 goals for Lyon
- Who is the favorite according to bookmakers? – Lyon is the favorite
- When is the kick-off? – 20:00 BST, 21:00 CET
