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 11:00
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: 11:00) 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 will face Lyon in France Ligue 1 on October 18, 2025 at 11:00.
  • Nice are currently 16th with 32 points after 34 matches.
  • Lyon sit 4th with 60 points from 34 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.27.
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
11:00

2025-10-18

Nice vs Lyon - Prediction & Odds

Nice
Nice
Lyon
Lyon
2025-10-18 11:00
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 15:45
Nice Nice
0 - 2
Lyon Lyon
FRA D1
01/12/2024 12:00
Lyon Lyon
4 - 1
Nice Nice
FRA D1
16/02/2024 16:00
Lyon Lyon
1 - 0
Nice Nice
FRA D1
27/08/2023 14:45
Nice Nice
0 - 0
Lyon Lyon
FRA D1
03/06/2023 15:00
Nice Nice
3 - 1
Lyon Lyon
FRA D1
11/11/2022 16:00
Lyon Lyon
1 - 1
Nice Nice
FRA D1
Nice
3
50%
Draw
2
33%
Lyon
1
17%
Nice Nice Last 6 matches
05/10/2025 11:15
Monaco 2 - 2 Nice
FRA D1
02/10/2025 12:45
Fenerbahce 2 - 1 Nice
UEFA EL
28/09/2025 09:00
Nice 1 - 1 Paris FC
FRA D1
24/09/2025 15:00
Nice 1 - 2 AS Roma
UEFA EL
20/09/2025 13:00
Stade Brestois 4 - 1 Nice
FRA D1
13/09/2025 11:00
Nice 1 - 0 Nantes
FRA D1
Win
17%
Draw
33%
Lost
50%
Last 6 matches Lyon Lyon
05/10/2025 09:00
Lyon 1 - 2 Toulouse
FRA D1
02/10/2025 15:00
Lyon 2 - 0 Red Bull Salzburg
UEFA EL
28/09/2025 11:15
Lille 0 - 1 Lyon
FRA D1
25/09/2025 15:00
FC Utrecht 0 - 1 Lyon
UEFA EL
19/09/2025 14:45
Lyon 1 - 0 Angers
FRA D1
14/09/2025 14:45
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

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

Played games
Nice
Nice
34
 Lyon
Lyon
34
Goals
Scored
18
Avg. per game
0.53
Conceded
31
Avg. per game
0.91
Scored
26
Avg. per game
0.76
Conceded
25
Avg. per game
0.74
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 34 matches
YesNo
16 (47%)18 (53%)
In last 34 matches
NoYes
19 (56%)15 (44%)
Nice

Nice

Recent matches

Lyon

Lyon

Under /Over

(76%)26 8(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(65%)22 12(35%)

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(32%)11 23(68%)

Under /Over

(38%)13 21(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)16 18(53%)

/Yes

(59%)20 14(41%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)17 17(50%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Nice Nice
Lyon Lyon
Shots
Nice
Nice
Total shots
11.24 avg / game
Blocked
98 total
Avg. 3.06
Lyon
Lyon
Total shots
12.29 avg / game
Blocked
107 total
Avg. 3.45
Nice Nice Pass Lyon Lyon
Total passes
14176
Avg. 417 / game
Accurate
82%
Ball possession
46%
Total passes
15869
Avg. 467 / game
Accurate
85%
Ball possession
55%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Nice
Nice
3012
Avg. 88.59 / game
 Lyon
Lyon
3161
Avg. 92.97 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Nice
Nice
1289
Avg. 37.91 / game
 Lyon
Lyon
1550
Avg. 45.59 / game
OTHERS
Nice
Nice
34
Played games
Lyon
Lyon
34
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.18
6
Clean sheets
15
0.44
5.09
173
Corners
200
5.88
17.18
584
Throw-ins
596
17.53
1.79
61
Offsides
42
1.24
3.35
114
GK saves
96
2.82
Nice
Nice
DISCIPLINARY
Lyon
Lyon
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.94
66
Yellow card
59
1.74
0.09
3
Red card
7
0.21
12.29
418
Fouls
442
13.00
9.35
318
Tackles
304
8.94
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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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