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

Lille
WDWDW
3rd place in France Ligue 1
0 - 0
FT
18/04/2026 15:05
Nice
DDDDL
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 - with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 5.50.
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
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Pred
Correct
score
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goals
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France Ligue 1

18.04.2026
favorite match
15:05 2026-04-18
Lille
Nice
2026-04-18 15:05
55% Hakon Arnar Haraldsson
55% Matias Fernandez Pardo
55% Sofiane Diop
1 - 1
2.00
5.50
FT
0 - 0
weather 11℃～12℃
STANDINGS UP TO 18/04/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG) Paris Saint Germain (PSG)
76 34 24 4 6 74 29 45
02 Lens Lens
70 34 22 4 8 66 35 31
03 Lille Lille
61 34 18 7 9 52 37 15
04 Lyon Lyon
60 34 18 6 10 53 40 13
05 Marseille Marseille
59 34 18 5 11 63 45 18
06 Rennes Rennes
59 34 17 8 9 59 50 9
07 Monaco Monaco
54 34 16 6 12 60 54 6
08 Strasbourg Strasbourg
53 34 15 8 11 58 47 11
09 Lorient Lorient
45 34 11 12 11 48 51 -3
10 Toulouse Toulouse
44 33 12 8 13 47 46 1
11 Paris FC Paris FC
44 34 11 11 12 47 50 -3
12 Stade Brestois Stade Brestois
39 34 10 9 15 43 55 -12
13 Angers Angers
36 34 9 9 16 29 48 -19
14 Le Havre Le Havre
35 34 7 14 13 32 44 -12
15 AJ Auxerre AJ Auxerre
34 34 8 10 16 34 44 -10
16 Nice Nice
32 34 7 11 16 37 60 -23
17 Nantes Nantes
23 33 5 8 20 29 52 -23
18 Metz Metz
17 34 3 8 23 32 76 -44
Head To Head
29/10/2025 14:00
Nice Nice
2 - 0
Lille Lille
FRA D1
17/01/2025 16:05
Lille Lille
2 - 1
Nice Nice
FRA D1
10/11/2024 10:00
Nice Nice
2 - 2
Lille Lille
FRA D1
19/05/2024 15:00
Lille Lille
2 - 2
Nice Nice
FRA D1
11/08/2023 15:00
Nice Nice
1 - 1
Lille Lille
FRA D1
29/01/2023 08:00
Nice Nice
1 - 0
Lille Lille
FRA D1
Nice
3
50%
Draw
3
50%
Lille
0
0%
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 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
Lille
34
 Nice
Nice
34
Goals
Scored
52
Avg. per game
1.53
Conceded
37
Avg. per game
1.09
Scored
37
Avg. per game
1.09
Conceded
60
Avg. per game
1.76
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 34 matches
YesNo
24 (71%)10 (29%)
In last 34 matches
NoYes
23 (68%)11 (32%)
Lille

Lille

Recent matches

Nice

Nice

Under /Over

(65%)22 12(35%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)26 8(24%)

Under /Over

(18%)6 28(82%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

Under /Over

(47%)16 18(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)13 21(62%)

/Yes

(38%)13 21(62%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(59%)20 14(41%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Lille Lille
Nice Nice
Shots
Lille
Lille
Total shots
13.68 avg / game
Blocked
140 total
Avg. 4.24
Nice
Nice
Total shots
11.24 avg / game
Blocked
98 total
Avg. 3.06
Lille Lille Pass Nice Nice
Total passes
16890
Avg. 497 / game
Accurate
85%
Ball possession
56%
Total passes
14176
Avg. 417 / game
Accurate
82%
Ball possession
46%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Lille
Lille
3694
Avg. 108.65 / game
 Nice
Nice
3012
Avg. 88.59 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Lille
Lille
1957
Avg. 57.56 / game
 Nice
Nice
1289
Avg. 37.91 / game
OTHERS
Lille
Lille
34
Played games
Nice
Nice
34
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.38
13
Clean sheets
6
0.18
5.71
194
Corners
173
5.09
18.50
629
Throw-ins
584
17.18
1.38
47
Offsides
61
1.79
2.21
75
GK saves
114
3.35
Lille
Lille
DISCIPLINARY
Nice
Nice
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.29
78
Yellow card
66
1.94
0.15
5
Red card
3
0.09
10.88
370
Fouls
418
12.29
9.65
328
Tackles
318
9.35
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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

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our France Ligue 1 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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