Nice vs Lyon Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips Predictions

Nice vs Lyon Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: October 18, 2025 | Allianz Riviera | Ligue 1 | 16:00 BST

With the end of the October international break, European resumes for the final time of 2025, and here in the French Ligue 1, OGC Nice host an in-form Olympique Lyonnais side at the Allianz Riviera.

Key Betting Tips: BTTS & Over 2.5 Goals at 1.91 odds on Betfred represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

Nice vs Lyon Predicted Lineups

Nice Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Diouf; Bard, Oppong, Mendy; Boga, Vanhoutte, Boudaoui, Claus’s; Diop, Cho; Moffi.

Lyon Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Greif; Tagliafico, Niakhate, Mata, Maitland-Niles; Tessmann, Morton; Fofana, Tolisso, Karabec; Satriano.

Nice vs Lyon Current League Standings

Seven matches into the 2025/26 Ligue 1 season, and Nice have not got off to an ideal start. Two wins, two draws and three defeats from their opening seven games has left them on just eight points so far, placing them down in the bottom half.

As for Lyon, they have endured a very strong to the campaign. Their five wins from their opening run of fixtures has left them in the top four, challenging the country’s elite.

Nice vs Lyon Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

The sides have met an incredible 34 times over the last decade. Lyon have come out on top the most times, with 16 victories, to Nice’s 12.

• March 9, 2025: Nice 0-2 Lyon (Ligue 1)
• December 1, 2024: Lyon 4-1 Nice (Ligue 1)
• February 16, 2024: Lyon 1-0 Nice (Ligue 1)
• August 27, 2023: Nice 0-0 Lyon (Ligue 1)
• June 3, 2023: Nice 3-1 Lyon (Ligue 1)

In their past five meetings, Lyon have been the most successful, winning each of the last three meetings between the sides.

Nice and Lyon Recent Matches Analysis

Nice Last 5 Matches:

• Nice 2-2 Monaco (A) – Ligue 1
• Nice 1-2 Fenerbahce (A) – Europa League
• Nice 1-1 Paris FC (H) – Ligue 1
• Nice 1-2 Roma (H) – Europa League
• Nice 1-4 Brest (A) – Ligue 1

A poor showing from Nice in recent times, losing three of their past five fixtures, not winning a single one either.

Lyon Last 5 Matches:

• Lyon 1-2 Toulouse (H) – Ligue 1
• Lyon 2-0 RB Salzburg (H) – Ligue 1
• Lyon 1-0 Lille (A) – Ligue 1
• Lyon 1-0 Utrecht (A) – Ligue 1
• Lyon 1-0 Angers (H) – Ligue 1

Lyon have had an impressive showing, winning four of their last five outings, keeping four clean sheets in this time too.

Nice vs Lyon Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a BTTS & Over 2.5 Goals Win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Nice vs Lyon Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: BTTS & Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.91 - Recent form suggests confidence in a home win. Both sides are seeking for a win, so therefore the match could be very open, leaving many goals gaping.

Key Players to Watch: Nice vs Lyon

Sofiane Diop (Nice): The hosts will be eager to find a win here, and their leading scorer will be desperate to find the answers Nice seek.

Dominik Greif (Lyon): The Slovakian has been superb between the sticks so far, keeping five clean sheets in the league so far, and a further two in Europe.

Nice vs Lyon Match Facts

Referee: Jerome Brisard

Broadcast Details:

UK: Ligue 1 Pass at 16:00 BST.

Stadium Information: Located in Nice, France, the Allianz Riviera can hold up to just over 36,000 supporters.

Nice vs Lyon: Final Prediction

Nice 1-3 Lyon