19 October 2018 at 18:45

20
Full Time
Referee: O. Thual

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

Lyon dominates

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

Lyon4wins
1draws5 meetings
Nimes0wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.6

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (50%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (72%) — the odds may underestimate Nimes.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.9%

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 75.6%Draw 18.0%Away 11.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.305.508.00
Max1.345.709.50
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 market72.3%17.0%10.7%
Public market72.8%17.2%10.0%

Lyon vs Nimes — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Lyon
Result vs. Market: Lyon (76%)

Result matched 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:10Nimes
13Shots23
5Shots on target6

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
16/05/21Nimes2–5Lyon7.76/5.32/1.37
18/09/20Lyon0–0Nimes1.31/5.52/10.33
06/12/19Nimes0–4Lyon4.61/4.02/1.72
24/05/19Nimes2–3Lyon3.28/3.97/2.03
19/10/18Lyon2–0Nimes1.32/5.57/8.85

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: Nimes

W 31D 22L 51
Over 2.556
Goals scored126

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Lyon defeated Nimes 2:0. The match was played in Ligue 1 2018. Goals were scored by M. Dembélé 24′, M. Depay 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Lyon had 59% possession while Nimes held 41%. Lyon had 13 shots (5 on target) compared to 23 (6 on target) for Nimes. Lyon made 3 substitutions, Nimes made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Lyon and Nimes — 2 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Lyon
Nimes
Kick Off
17′Fethi Harek
M. Dembélé

assist: Marcelo

24′
Pape Cheikh34′
Half Time
64′
Denis BouangaR. Alioui
64′
C. DépresU. Bozok
Pape DiopJ. Ferri
65′
M. DembéléB. Traoré
78′
83′
A. BobichonR. Ripart
M. DepayL. Pintor
90+1′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Lyon had 59% possession against Nimes's 41%. Lyon registered 13 shots (5 on target) while Nimes managed 23 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 7–7. Fouls committed: 10–11.

5Shots on Goal6
5Shots off Goal10
13Total Shots23
3Blocked Shots7
9Shots insidebox11
4Shots outsidebox12
10Fouls11
7Corner Kicks7
3Offsides0
59%Ball Possession41%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
6Goalkeeper Saves3
555Total passes358
468Passes accurate279
84%Passes %78%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Lyon have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Nimes show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Lyon

WWDLLD

Nimes

WLWWWD

Lyon vs Nimes Head to Head Results

Lyon and Nimes have met 4 times — Lyon won 3, Nimes won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2019. Lyon leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 16 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (12 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (75%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Lyon are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–5 in 2021.

3

Lyon

1

Drawn

0

Nimes

Goals: 12Goals: 4

Recent Meetings (4)

16 May 2021Nimes2 – 5Lyon
18 Sept 2020Lyon0 – 0Nimes
6 Dec 2019Nimes0 – 4Lyon
24 May 2019Nimes2 – 3Lyon
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026