31 August 2018 at 18:45

01
Full Time
Referee: F. Letexier

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Lyon5wins
2draws10 meetings
Nice3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.8

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 4.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 74.1%Draw 19.3%Away 11.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.334.808.00
Max1.365.489.50
Market favourite:Lyon · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market71.8%17.8%10.4%
Public market71.8%18.2%10.0%

Lyon vs Nice — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Nice
Result vs. Market: Lyon (74%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

LyonHalf-time:00Nice
29Shots8
9Shots on target1

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
15/02/26Lyon2–0Nice1.62/3.90/5.50
18/10/25Nice3–2Lyon2.50/3.47/2.80
09/03/25Nice0–2Lyon2.02/3.68/3.48
01/12/24Lyon4–1Nice1.93/3.79/3.73
16/02/24Lyon1–0Nice2.65/3.15/2.81
27/08/23Nice0–0Lyon2.07/3.60/3.28
03/06/23Nice3–1Lyon2.31/3.85/2.71
11/11/22Lyon1–1Nice1.77/3.84/4.50
12/02/22Lyon2–0Nice1.93/3.72/3.83
24/10/21Nice3–2Lyon2.56/3.45/2.70

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Lyon

W 621D 302L 284
Over 2.551
Goals scored1987

Away Record: Nice

W 358D 292L 349
Over 2.542
Goals scored1149

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Nice defeated Lyon 1:0. The match was played in Ligue 1 2018. Goals were scored by A. Saint-Maximin 50′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Lyon had 57% possession while Nice held 43%. Lyon had 29 shots (9 on target) compared to 8 (1 on target) for Nice. Lyon made 3 substitutions, Nice made 2.

Match Events

Key match events between Lyon and Nice — 1 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.

Lyon
Nice
Kick Off
42′Mario Balotelli
Half Time
50′
A. Saint-Maximin

assist: W. Cyprien

M. TerrierM. Cornet
68′
76′
M. BalotelliM. Maolida
L. TousartPape Diop
79′
B. TraoréH. Aouar
84′
85′
A. Saint-MaximinR. Coly
Full Time

Match Statistics

Lyon had 57% possession against Nice's 43%. Lyon registered 29 shots (9 on target) while Nice managed 8 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 10–5. Fouls committed: 6–14.

9Shots on Goal1
17Shots off Goal3
29Total Shots8
3Blocked Shots4
14Shots insidebox4
15Shots outsidebox4
6Fouls14
10Corner Kicks5
5Offsides1
57%Ball Possession43%
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves9
546Total passes407
475Passes accurate334
87%Passes %82%

Recent Form

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

Lyon

WWDLLD

Nice

WDDLLW

Lyon vs Nice Head to Head Results

Lyon and Nice have met 34 times — Lyon won 17, Nice won 11, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Lyon leads the head-to-head with 17 victories from 34 meetings. A combined 109 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.21 per match (64 for the home side, 45 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 20 matches (59%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 21 games (62%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–4 in 2012.

17

Lyon

6

Drawn

11

Nice

Goals: 64Goals: 45

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: 15 Mar 2026