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Lyon v Nice prediction

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What to expect

We expect about 1.9 goals from Lyon and 0.9 from Nice, so Lyon come out ahead by a clear distance rather than a nose. Put together, that is around 2.8 goals in the game, which is an ordinary sort of total.

Lyon come into this on two straight wins. Recent results are only ever part of the story, but they are worth knowing before kick-off.

Our pick: Lyon to win. Lyon are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 1.9-0.9), and we make them about 62% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.

We put the chance of that landing at about 61 out of 100. The price on offer is 1.61, which works out at about 62 out of 100. The two sit close together, so this is a lean rather than a standout price.

What the numbers say
Lyon are unbeaten in their last five — three wins and two draws.
Nice have won one of their last five.
Three of the last five meetings finished under 2.5 goals.
Both teams scored in two of the last five meetings.

Recent meetings

15 Feb 2026Lyon 2 - 0 Nice
18 Oct 2025Nice 3 - 2 Lyon
9 Mar 2025Nice 0 - 2 Lyon
1 Dec 2024Lyon 4 - 1 Nice
16 Feb 2024Lyon 1 - 0 Nice
Lyon have won four of the last five meetings.

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