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Lyon
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Nice
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Upcoming Fixtures
Lyon18:45
Nice

Sun, 18 Oct 2026
Stade Brestois 2918:45
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026
Pre-Match Statistics
Pre-Match Stats
Nice
WDWDWL
DLDLWW
4-2-3-1 (4)Top Formation3-4-2-1 (6)
6Played6
3Wins2
2Draws2
1Losses2
11Goals For5
4Goals Against7
1.8Avg Goals For0.8
0.7Avg Goals Against1.2
3Clean Sheets1
1Failed to Score3
0Penalties0
10Yellow Cards9
0Red Cards0
Last Match Line-ups
Lyon: vs Lens (2-1)
Nice: vs Strasbourg (2-1)
4-2-3-1
1
DG
13
ZA
20
FB
21
RK
16
Abner
2
MB
23
TM
7
EN
10
PŠ
8
CT
17
LO
Starting XI:
1D. Greif(G)
13Z. Athekame(D)
20F. Bacher(D)
21R. Kluivert(D)
16Abner(D)
2M. Bidstrup(M)
23T. Morton(M)
7E. Nuamah(M)
10P. Šulc(M)
8C. Tolisso(M)
17L. Openda(F)
Coach: Paulo Fonseca
3-4-2-1
23
YD
5
MA
55
YN
35
XMT
92
JC
39
DC
28
AW
27
NN
11
EW
Starting XI:
23Y. Diouf(G)
5Mohamed Abdelmonem(D)
55Y. Ndayishimiye(D)
35X. Mandza Tsiendi(D)
92J. Clauss(M)
39D. Coulibaly(M)
28A. Witsel(M)
27N. Nkounkou(M)
7G. Hein(M)
9M. Amoura(M)
11E. Wahi(F)
Coach: O. Pantaloni
Position Legend:
GK
DEF
MID
FWD
AI Pre-Match Analysis
Score Prediction
2-1
Confidence
High75%
Key Factors
1Lyon’s superior attacking efficiency and defensive consistency.
2Nice’s weak goal-scoring record and defensive instability.
3Home advantage for Lyon, which may enhance their performance.
4Recent form discrepancies between the two teams.
5Potential tactical adjustments by Nice to counter Lyon’s strengths.
Lyon enters the match in strong form, having secured three wins and two draws in their last five games. Their attacking efficiency is evident from an average of 2.0 goals per match, supported by a solid defensive record of three clean sheets. This suggests a well-balanced team capable of both scoring and preventing goals. In contrast, Nice’s recent form is less consistent, with only one win in their last five matches and an average of just 0.6 goals per game. Their defensive frailty, highlighted by only one clean sheet, raises concerns about their ability to contain Lyon’s attacking threat. Historically, Lyon has often dominated Nice, though this match will depend on Nice’s ability to improve their defensive organization and capitalize on Lyon’s potential vulnerabilities.
Lyon’s offensive firepower, combined with their defensive reliability, positions them as strong favorites. However, Nice’s recent win could provide a psychological boost, particularly if they manage to exploit any lapses in Lyon’s defense. The key challenge for Nice will be to limit Lyon’s goal-scoring opportunities, which may require a disciplined defensive setup and effective counterattacking. Lyon’s home advantage could further amplify their performance, as teams often perform better in familiar surroundings.