Lille vs Nice: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 April

Lille

W D W D W

3rd place in France Ligue 1

0-0

18/04/2026 15:05

Nice

D D D D L

16th place in France Ligue 1

France Ligue 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lille vs Nice on 18 April 2026 (kick-off: 15:05) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lille vs Nice preview before placing your bet.

Lille will face Nice in France Ligue 1 on April 18, 2026 at 15:05.
Lille are currently 3rd with 61 points after 34 matches.
Nice sit 16th with 32 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.48.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:05

2026-04-18

Lille vs Nice - Prediction & Odds

Lille

Nice

2026-04-18 15:05

STANDINGS UP TO 18/04/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)	76	34	24	4	6	74	29	45
02 Lens	70	34	22	4	8	66	35	31
03 Lille	61	34	18	7	9	52	37	15
04 Lyon	60	34	18	6	10	53	40	13
05 Marseille	59	34	18	5	11	63	45	18
06 Rennes	59	34	17	8	9	59	50	9
07 Monaco	54	34	16	6	12	60	54	6
08 Strasbourg	53	34	15	8	11	58	47	11
09 Lorient	45	34	11	12	11	48	51	-3
10 Toulouse	44	33	12	8	13	47	46	1
11 Paris FC	44	34	11	11	12	47	50	-3
12 Stade Brestois	39	34	10	9	15	43	55	-12
13 Angers	36	34	9	9	16	29	48	-19
14 Le Havre	35	34	7	14	13	32	44	-12
15 AJ Auxerre	34	34	8	10	16	34	44	-10
16 Nice	32	34	7	11	16	37	60	-23
17 Nantes	23	33	5	8	20	29	52	-23
18 Metz	17	34	3	8	23	32	76	-44

Head To Head

29/10/2025 14:00

Nice

2 - 0

Lille

FRA D1

17/01/2025 16:05

Lille

2 - 1

Nice

FRA D1

10/11/2024 10:00

Nice

2 - 2

Lille

FRA D1

19/05/2024 15:00

Lille

2 - 2

Nice

FRA D1

11/08/2023 15:00

Nice

1 - 1

Lille

FRA D1

29/01/2023 08:00

Nice

1 - 0

Lille

FRA D1

Nice

50%

Draw

50%

Lille

Lille Last 6 matches

04/04/2026 15:05

Lille 3 - 0 Lens

FRA D1

22/03/2026 12:15

Marseille 1 - 2 Lille

FRA D1

19/03/2026 16:00

Aston Villa 2 - 0 Lille

UEFA EL

15/03/2026 15:45

Rennes 1 - 2 Lille

FRA D1

12/03/2026 13:45

Lille 0 - 1 Aston Villa

UEFA EL

08/03/2026 12:15

Lille 1 - 1 Lorient

FRA D1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Nice

04/04/2026 11:00

Strasbourg 3 - 1 Nice

FRA D1

21/03/2026 16:00

Nice 0 - 4 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)

FRA D1

14/03/2026 14:00

Angers 0 - 2 Nice

FRA D1

08/03/2026 12:15

Nice 0 - 4 Rennes

FRA D1

04/03/2026 15:30

Lorient 0 - 0 Nice

FRAC

01/03/2026 10:00

Paris FC 1 - 0 Nice

FRA D1

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues France Ligue 1

Played games

Lille

Nice

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.40

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.08

Scored

Avg. per game

1.10

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.67

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 48 matches

YesNo

33 (69%)15 (31%)

In last 48 matches

NoYes

34 (65%)18 (35%)

Lille

Recent matches

Nice

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(18%)8 37(82%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

/Yes

(33%)15 30(67%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lille

Nice

Shots

Lille

Total shots

13.38 avg / game

Blocked

192 total

Avg. 4.09

Nice

Total shots

11.50 avg / game

Blocked

166 total

Avg. 3.39

Lille Pass Nice

Total passes

24338

Avg. 507 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

57%

Total passes

21525

Avg. 414 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lille

Played games

Nice

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.38

Clean sheets

0.17

5.81

279

Corners

279

5.37

18.65

895

Throw-ins

922

17.73

1.54

Offsides

1.63

2.21

106

GK saves

161

3.10

Lille

DISCIPLINARY

Nice

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.10

101

100

1.92

0.13

0.08

10.88

522

Fouls

615

11.83

9.54

458

Tackles

496

9.54

NEXT MATCHES

Paris Saint Germain (PSG)

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Lille vs Nice Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lille vs Nice on 18 April 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this France Ligue 1 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Lille vs Nice Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Lille's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Nice's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

France Ligue 1 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live France Ligue 1 standings and the France Ligue 1 form table to understand exactly where Lille and Nice sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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