16 May 2021 at 19:00

25
Full Time
Referee: R. Buquet

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.

Nimes0wins
1draws5 meetings
Lyon4wins

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 (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (13%) — the odds may underestimate Lyon.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.5%

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 12.9%Draw 18.8%Away 72.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min7.505.001.36
Max8.005.501.40
Over 2.5: 71.4%Under 2.5: 33.3%
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 market12.5%17.8%69.6%
Public market12.7%17.3%70.0%

Nimes vs Lyon — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Lyon
Result vs. Market: Lyon (73%)

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.

NimesHalf-time:13Lyon
8Shots21
4Shots on target13

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: Nimes

W 31D 22L 51
Over 2.556
Goals scored126

Away Record: Lyon

W 621D 302L 284
Over 2.551
Goals scored1987

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Lyon defeated Nimes 5:2. The match was played in Ligue 1 2020. Goals were scored by M. Koné 5′, Lucas Paquetá 8′, M. Depay 20′, Lucas Paquetá 24′, H. Aouar 55′, M. Koné 62′, I. Slimani 87′. Nimes had 42% possession while Lyon held 58%. Nimes had 8 shots (4 on target) compared to 21 (13 on target) for Lyon. Nimes made 5 substitutions, Lyon made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between Nimes and Lyon — 7 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.

Nimes
Lyon
Kick Off
20′
M. Depay

assist: L. Dubois

Half Time
P. BurnerS. Alakouch
46′
55′
H. Aouar

assist: Lucas Paquetá

M. Koné

assist: L. Fomba

62′
64′
H. AouarM. Cherki
64′
Bruno GuimarãesThiago Mendes
L. FombaL. Deaux
75′
N. EliassonN. Chadli
76′
76′
K. Toko EkambiI. Slimani
M. KonéM. Doucouré
81′
Z. FerhatM. Ahlinvi
86′
87′
L. DuboisS. Diomande
87′
I. Slimani

assist: M. Cherki

Full Time

Match Statistics

Nimes had 42% possession against Lyon's 58%. Nimes registered 8 shots (4 on target) while Lyon managed 21 (13 on target). Corner kicks: 3–6. Fouls committed: 7–13.

4Shots on Goal13
0Shots off Goal5
8Total Shots21
4Blocked Shots3
5Shots insidebox10
3Shots outsidebox11
7Fouls13
3Corner Kicks6
2Offsides0
42%Ball Possession58%
0Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
8Goalkeeper Saves2
429Total passes579
348Passes accurate489
81%Passes %84%

Recent Form

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

Nimes

WLWWWD

Lyon

WWDLLD

Nimes vs Lyon Head to Head Results

Nimes and Lyon have met 4 times — Nimes won 0, Lyon won 3, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2018. Lyon leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 11 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.75 per match (2 for the home side, 9 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (25%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Lyon are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2019.

0

Nimes

1

Drawn

3

Lyon

Goals: 2Goals: 9

Recent Meetings (4)

18 Sept 2020Lyon0 – 0Nimes
6 Dec 2019Nimes0 – 4Lyon
24 May 2019Nimes2 – 3Lyon
19 Oct 2018Lyon2 – 0Nimes
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026