Nice vs Lyon: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 October

Nice
DDDDL
16th place in France Ligue 1
1
3-2
FT
18/10/2025 15:00
Lyon
WWWWL
4th place in France Ligue 1
France Ligue 1
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Nice vs Lyon on 18 October 2025 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Nice vs Lyon preview before placing your bet.

  • Nice are currently 16th with 32 points after 34 matches.
  • Lyon sit 4th with 60 points from 34 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: Nice to win with probability 40%.
  • Head-to-head history favors Lyon, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Nice have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.
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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
favorite match
15:00

2025-10-18

Nice vs Lyon - Prediction & Odds

Nice
Nice
Lyon
Lyon
2025-10-18 15:00
40
26
34
1
1 - 1
1 - 1
2.75
2.27
FT
3-2 2-1
-
weather
18℃～19℃
STANDINGS UP TO 18/10/2025
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
09/03/2025 19:45
Nice Nice
0 - 2
Lyon Lyon
FRA D1
01/12/2024 16:00
Lyon Lyon
4 - 1
Nice Nice
FRA D1
16/02/2024 20:00
Lyon Lyon
1 - 0
Nice Nice
FRA D1
27/08/2023 18:45
Nice Nice
0 - 0
Lyon Lyon
FRA D1
03/06/2023 19:00
Nice Nice
3 - 1
Lyon Lyon
FRA D1
11/11/2022 20:00
Lyon Lyon
1 - 1
Nice Nice
FRA D1
Nice
1
17%
Draw
2
33%
Lyon
3
50%
Nice Nice Last 6 matches
05/10/2025 15:15
Monaco 2 - 2 Nice FRA D1
02/10/2025 16:45
Fenerbahce 2 - 1 Nice UEFA EL
28/09/2025 13:00
Nice 1 - 1 Paris FC FRA D1
24/09/2025 19:00
Nice 1 - 2 AS Roma UEFA EL
20/09/2025 17:00
Stade Brestois 4 - 1 Nice FRA D1
13/09/2025 15:00
Nice 1 - 0 Nantes FRA D1
Win
17%
Draw
33%
Lost
50%
Last 6 matches Lyon Lyon
05/10/2025 13:00
Lyon 1 - 2 Toulouse FRA D1
02/10/2025 19:00
Lyon 2 - 0 Red Bull Salzburg UEFA EL
28/09/2025 15:15
Lille 0 - 1 Lyon FRA D1
25/09/2025 19:00
FC Utrecht 0 - 1 Lyon UEFA EL
19/09/2025 18:45
Lyon 1 - 0 Angers FRA D1
14/09/2025 18:45
Rennes 3 - 1 Lyon FRA D1
Win
67%
Draw
0%
Lost
33%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues France Ligue 1
Played games
Nice
Nice
155
 Lyon
Lyon
153
Goals
Scored
220
Avg. per game
1.42
Conceded
188
Avg. per game
1.21
Scored
315
Avg. per game
2.06
Conceded
183
Avg. per game
1.20
Scored a goal
In last 6 home matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 home matches
NoYes
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 155 home matches
YesNo
117 (75%)38 (25%)
In last 155 home matches
NoYes
133 (87%)20 (13%)
Nice

Nice

Recent matches

Lyon

Lyon

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Nice Nice
Lyon Lyon
Shots
Nice
Nice
Total shots
13.31 avg / game
Blocked
387 total
Avg. 3.49
Lyon
Lyon
Total shots
14.79 avg / game
Blocked
434 total
Avg. 3.84
Nice Nice Pass Lyon Lyon
Total passes
61276
Avg. 482 / game
Accurate
85%
Ball possession
52%
Total passes
67718
Avg. 537 / game
Accurate
86%
Ball possession
56%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Nice
Nice
14662
Avg. 94.59 / game
 Lyon
Lyon
15639
Avg. 102.22 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Nice
Nice
6673
Avg. 43.05 / game
 Lyon
Lyon
7750
Avg. 50.65 / game
OTHERS
Nice
Nice
155
Played games
Lyon
Lyon
153
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.28
43
Clean sheets
49
0.32
5.02
778
Corners
820
5.36
14.37
2228
Throw-ins
2338
15.28
1.35
210
Offsides
255
1.67
2.30
357
GK saves
396
2.59
Nice
Nice
DISCIPLINARY
Lyon
Lyon
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.51
234
Yellow card
204
1.33
0.09
14
Red card
12
0.08
9.62
1491
Fouls
1576
10.30
12.72
1971
Tackles
1903
12.44
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How We Build the Nice vs Lyon Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Nice vs Lyon on 18 October 2025 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.

Nice vs Lyon Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Nice's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Lyon'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 Nice and Lyon 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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