Lyon vs Nantes: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 December

Lyon

W L W W W

6th place in France Ligue 1

1-0

20/12/2023 16:00

Nantes

W L D D L

14th place in France Ligue 1

France Ligue 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lyon vs Nantes on 20 December 2023 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lyon vs Nantes preview before placing your bet.

Lyon will face Nantes in France Ligue 1 on December 20, 2023 at 16:00.
Lyon are currently 6th with 53 points after 34 matches.
Nantes sit 14th with 33 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.63.

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

16:00

2023-12-20

Lyon vs Nantes - Prediction & Odds

Lyon

Nantes

2023-12-20 16:00

STANDINGS UP TO 20/12/2023

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

01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)	76	34	22	10	2	81	33	48
02 Monaco	67	34	20	7	7	68	42	26
03 Stade Brestois	61	34	17	10	7	53	34	19
04 Lille	59	34	16	11	7	52	34	18
05 Nice	55	34	15	10	9	40	29	11
06 Lyon	53	34	16	5	13	49	55	-6
07 Lens	51	34	14	9	11	45	37	8
08 Marseille	50	34	13	11	10	52	41	11
09 Reims	47	34	13	8	13	42	47	-5
10 Rennes	46	34	12	10	12	53	46	7
11 Toulouse	43	34	11	10	13	42	46	-4
12 Montpellier	41	34	10	12	12	43	48	-5
13 Strasbourg	39	34	10	9	15	38	50	-12
14 Nantes	33	34	9	6	19	30	55	-25
15 Le Havre	32	34	7	11	16	34	45	-11
16 Metz	29	34	8	5	21	35	58	-23
17 Lorient	29	34	7	8	19	43	66	-23
18 Clermont	25	34	5	10	19	26	60	-34

Head To Head

05/04/2023 15:10

Nantes

1 - 0

Lyon

FRAC

17/03/2023 16:00

Lyon

1 - 1

Nantes

FRA D1

11/01/2023 14:00

Nantes

0 - 0

Lyon

FRA D1

14/05/2022 15:00

Lyon

3 - 2

Nantes

FRA D1

27/08/2021 15:00

Nantes

0 - 1

Lyon

FRA D1

18/04/2021 15:00

Nantes

1 - 2

Lyon

FRA D1

Nantes

33%

Draw

33%

Lyon

33%

Lyon Last 6 matches

15/12/2023 16:00

Monaco 0 - 1 Lyon

FRA D1

10/12/2023 12:05

Lyon 3 - 0 Toulouse

FRA D1

06/12/2023 16:00

Marseille 3 - 0 Lyon

FRA D1

02/12/2023 11:59

Lens 3 - 2 Lyon

FRA D1

26/11/2023 15:45

Lyon 0 - 2 Lille

FRA D1

12/11/2023 12:05

Rennes 0 - 1 Lyon

FRA D1

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Nantes

17/12/2023 08:00

Nantes 0 - 2 Stade Brestois

FRA D1

09/12/2023 16:00

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) 2 - 1 Nantes

FRA D1

02/12/2023 16:00

Nantes 1 - 0 Nice

FRA D1

26/11/2023 10:00

Nantes 0 - 0 Le Havre

FRA D1

12/11/2023 10:00

Metz 3 - 1 Nantes

FRA D1

05/11/2023 10:00

Nantes 0 - 1 Reims

FRA D1

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues France Ligue 1

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Lyon

Nantes

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.74

Scored

Avg. per game

0.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.12

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

23 (68%)11 (32%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

12 (35%)22 (65%)

Lyon

Recent matches

Nantes

Under /Over

(74%)25 9(26%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)24 10(29%)

Under /Over

(38%)13 21(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(26%)9 25(74%)

Under /Over

(50%)17 17(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)17 17(50%)

/Yes

(56%)19 15(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)15 19(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lyon

Nantes

Shots

Lyon

Total shots

13.06 avg / game

Blocked

112 total

Avg. 3.50

Nantes

Total shots

11.26 avg / game

Blocked

94 total

Avg. 3.13

Lyon Pass Nantes

Total passes

16634

Avg. 489 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

13903

Avg. 409 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lyon

Played games

Nantes

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.24

4.88

166

Corners

165

4.85

16.94

576

Throw-ins

606

17.82

1.53

Offsides

1.50

3.41

116

GK saves

101

2.97

Lyon

DISCIPLINARY

Nantes

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.68

1.97

0.18

0.09

12.50

425

Fouls

447

13.15

15.91

541

Tackles

577

16.97

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How We Build the Lyon vs Nantes Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lyon vs Nantes on 20 December 2023 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.

Lyon vs Nantes Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Lyon's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Nantes'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 Lyon and Nantes sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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