30 January 2020 at 19:55

12
Full Time
Referee: Frank Schneider

Match Summary

Lyon defeated Nice 2:1. The match was played in Coupe de France 2019. Goals were scored by Moussa Dembélé 15′, Adam Ounas 89′, Houssem Aouar 90′ (pen.). 5 yellow cards were shown. Nice had 55% possession while Lyon held 45%. Nice had 11 shots (6 on target) compared to 13 (4 on target) for Lyon. Nice made 3 substitutions, Lyon made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Nice and Lyon — 3 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.

Nice
Lyon
Kick Off
15′
Moussa Dembélé

assist: Maxwel Cornet

Wylan CyprienKhépren Thuram
45′
Half Time
46′
Maxwel CornetFernando Marçal
Igniatius GanagoPierre Lees Melou
67′
72′
Moussa DembéléKarl Toko Ekambi
73′Marcelo
76′Rafael
Christophe HerelleMyziane Maolida
79′
84′
Rayan CherkiHoussem Aouar
Adam Ounas

assist: Dante

89′
Dante90′
90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Nice had 55% possession against Lyon's 45%. Nice registered 11 shots (6 on target) while Lyon managed 13 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 6–10. Fouls committed: 9–17.

6Shots on Goal4
3Shots off Goal4
11Total Shots13
2Blocked Shots5
6Shots insidebox8
5Shots outsidebox5
9Fouls17
6Corner Kicks10
2Offsides0
55%Ball Possession45%
2Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves4
577Total passes457
498Passes accurate375
86%Passes %82%

Lineups

Nice lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under P. Vieira, while Lyon deployed a 3-4-3 under R. Garcia.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Nice is 7.20, compared to — for Lyon. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Nice's highest-rated starter is Dante (7.70), while Lyon's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Nice deploy 4 defenders rated 7.70 on average, against Lyon's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Nice field 3 midfielders averaging 6.70, versus Lyon's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Nice start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Lyon averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 91% for Nice and —% for Lyon. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Nice's starters have collected 1 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Lyon. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Nice's starting XI is 34.0 (youngest: Hicham Boudaoui (26), oldest: Dante (42)), while Lyon average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Nice's starters average 1 league appearances each, versus 0 for Lyon. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Nice4-3-33-4-3Lyon
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Benítez5Herelle3Danilo4Dante2N'Soki8Boudaoui6Cyprien7Maurice11Ganago9Dolberg10Ounas1Tătăruș.5Tete6Marcelo3Andersen4Rafael2Lucas8Tousart11Cornet10Traoré9Dembélé7Cherki

Substitutes

Coach: P. Vieira

Substitutes

Coach: R. Garcia

NicePosition StrengthLyon
7.20
Avg Rating
7.70Defender (4 v 3)
0G 0A0G 0A
6.70Midfielder (3 v 4)
0G 0A0G 0A
Nice4-3-3
1GoalkeeperWalter Benítez
5DefenderChristophe Herelle
3DefenderDanilo
4DefenderDante7.7
2DefenderStanley N'Soki
8MidfielderHicham Boudaoui6.7
6MidfielderWylan Cyprien
7MidfielderAlexis Claude Maurice
11ForwardIgniatius Ganago
9ForwardKasper Dolberg
10ForwardAdam Ounas
Lyon3-4-3
1GoalkeeperCiprian Tătărușanu
5DefenderKenny Tete
6DefenderMarcelo
3DefenderJoachim Andersen
4MidfielderRafael
2MidfielderJean Lucas
8MidfielderLucas Tousart
11MidfielderMaxwel Cornet
10ForwardBertrand Traoré
9ForwardMoussa Dembélé
7ForwardRayan Cherki

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Nice have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Lyon show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Nice

WDDLLW

Lyon

WWDLLD

Nice vs Lyon Head to Head Results

Nice and Lyon have met 34 times — Nice won 12, Lyon won 16, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Lyon leads the head-to-head with 16 victories from 34 meetings. A combined 107 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.15 per match (45 for the home side, 62 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 19 matches (56%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 20 games (59%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–4 in 2012.

12

Nice

6

Drawn

16

Lyon

Goals: 45Goals: 62

Recent Meetings (34)

15 Feb 2026Lyon2 – 0Nice
18 Oct 2025Nice3 – 2Lyon
9 Mar 2025Nice0 – 2Lyon
1 Dec 2024Lyon4 – 1Nice
16 Feb 2024Lyon1 – 0Nice
27 Aug 2023Nice0 – 0Lyon
3 Jun 2023Nice3 – 1Lyon
11 Nov 2022Lyon1 – 1Nice
12 Feb 2022Lyon2 – 0Nice
24 Oct 2021Nice3 – 2Lyon
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 8 Apr 2026