30 January 2020 at 19:55
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.
assist: Maxwel Cornet
assist: Dante
Penalty
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.
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.
Substitutes
Coach: P. Vieira
Substitutes
Coach: R. Garcia
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.
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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.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (34)
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