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

Nice

D D D D L

16th place in France Ligue 1

3-2

18/10/2025 11:00

Lyon

W W W W L

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 %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2025-10-18

Nice vs Lyon - Prediction & Odds

Nice

Lyon

2025-10-18 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/10/2025

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

09/03/2025 15:45

Nice

0 - 2

Lyon

FRA D1

01/12/2024 12:00

Lyon

4 - 1

Nice

FRA D1

16/02/2024 16:00

Lyon

1 - 0

Nice

FRA D1

27/08/2023 14:45

Nice

0 - 0

Lyon

FRA D1

03/06/2023 15:00

Nice

3 - 1

Lyon

FRA D1

11/11/2022 16:00

Lyon

1 - 1

Nice

FRA D1

Nice

50%

Draw

33%

Lyon

17%

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

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

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues France Ligue 1

Played games

Nice

Lyon

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.12

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.59

Scored

Avg. per game

1.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.06

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 17 home matches

YesNo

11 (65%)6 (35%)

In last 17 home matches

NoYes

16 (94%)1 (6%)

Nice

Recent matches

Lyon

Under /Over

(71%)12 5(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)13 4(24%)

Under /Over

(35%)6 11(65%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(41%)7 10(59%)

Under /Over

(41%)7 10(59%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)8 9(53%)

/Yes

(53%)9 8(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)8 9(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Nice

Lyon

Shots

Nice

Total shots

13.12 avg / game

Blocked

51 total

Avg. 3.40

Lyon

Total shots

13.53 avg / game

Blocked

59 total

Avg. 3.69

Nice Pass Lyon

Total passes

6862

Avg. 404 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

8237

Avg. 485 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

56%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Nice

Played games

Lyon

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.47

5.53

Corners

111

6.53

16.76

285

Throw-ins

294

17.29

2.18

Offsides

1.12

3.29

GK saves

2.59

Nice

DISCIPLINARY

Lyon

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.76

1.53

0.12

0.12

12.18

207

Fouls

226

13.29

9.71

165

Tackles

151

8.88

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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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