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Lyon vs Nice

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Ligue 1 · Season 2017

Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon19 May 2018 at 20:00
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Lyon

32
Away

Nice

Referee: Benoît Bastien

Match Events

Lyon
Nice
Kick Off
18′
A. Pléa

assist: M. Balotelli

21′Mario Balotelli
Jérémy Morel40′
Half Time
T. NDombèléM. Díaz
46′
M. Depay

assist: N. Fekir

48′
52′Walter Benítez
M. Depay
65′
Rafael70′
70′Alassane Pléa
Jordan Ferri71′
71′
A. TamezeM. Le Bihan
77′
A. Saint-MaximinB. Srarfi
RafaelFernando Marçal
78′
N. FekirJ. Ferri
84′
M. Depay

assist: B. Traoré

86′
88′
A. Pléa

assist: M. Le Marchand

Full Time

Match Statistics

8Shots on Goal4
9Shots off Goal3
23Total Shots11
6Blocked Shots4
13Shots insidebox4
10Shots outsidebox7
15Fouls13
8Corner Kicks7
0Offsides0
46%Ball Possession54%
3Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves5
474Total passes547
411Passes accurate475
87%Passes %87%

Match Summary

Lyon defeated Nice 3:2. The match was played in Ligue 1 2017. Goals were scored by A. Pléa 18′, M. Depay 48′, M. Depay 65′, M. Depay 86′, A. Pléa 88′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Lyon had 46% possession while Nice held 54%. Lyon had 23 shots (8 on target) compared to 11 (4 on target) for Nice. Lyon made 3 substitutions, Nice made 2.

Rivalry since 2010

Lyon vs Nice Head to Head Results

34 stretnutí
Lyon
16
wins
Drawn
6
Nice
12
wins
Total goals
105 · 3.1/match
Both scored
19/34 · 56%
Over 2.5
20/34 · 59%

Recent Form

Lyon

WWWWDL

Nice

DDWDDL

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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

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

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (67%) — the odds may underestimate Lyon.

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 69.3%Draw 19.9%Away 15.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.444.756.00
Max1.455.316.74
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 market67.2%18.3%14.5%
Public market65.6%19.9%14.5%
Δ1.6%1.5%

Lyon vs Nice — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Lyon
Result vs. Market: Lyon (69%)

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:01Nice
23Shots11
8Shots on target4

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 624D 302L 284
Over 2.551
Goals scored1996

Away Record: Nice

W 358D 295L 349
Over 2.542
Goals scored1151

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026