Our Predictions
Both teams show attacking strength and defensive gaps lately. The odds at 1.57 support high scoring. Recent matches also saw open play on both ends.
With goal averages for both teams above 1 per match and recent direct games often passing 2 goals, the 1.73 odds favor a match with plenty of chances.
Lyon’s away performance is strong, and they’ve won 3 of the last 5 head-to-head matches. At 2.62 odds, their momentum as league leaders makes them worth backing.
Welcome to Extratips: Nice vs Lyon – Ligue 1 Match Preview
Get ready for a big Ligue 1 clash! Nice takes on Lyon at the Allianz Riviera on October 18, 2025, at 15:00. Lyon comes in strong, topping the table with 1st place and 22 points, while Nice holds 8th spot with 13 points.
The odds from BET365 show a tight match. Lyon is barely favored as the away team at 2.62 odds. Nice’s home win stands at 2.55, and a draw comes in at 3.40.
In their last 5 meetings, Lyon won 3 times (most recently 4-1 and 1-0), Nice won once (3-1), and there was one goalless draw. At home, Nice is stable with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last five. Lyon’s away form is solid: 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss.
Lyon’s strengths: attacking power, high shot accuracy, and solid defense (3 clean sheets in recent matches). Weaknesses: occasional lapses under pressure, midfield turnovers, and discipline issues (yellow cards). Nice’s strengths: pressing upfront, dynamic wing play, and set-piece threat. Weaknesses: leaky defense, few clean sheets, and inconsistency.
Key factors: Lyon’s star striker recently returned; Nice misses their captain due to suspension. Both teams changed tactics: Lyon now plays with high wingers, Nice focuses on fast transitions.
Storylines to watch: Can Nice upset the leaders at home? Will Lyon’s unbeaten run continue? How will tactical tweaks shape the flow?
Expect goals, with both attacks eager to score and defense weaknesses on show. This match could be a thriller with high stakes for both sides.