Ligue 1 serves up a fascinating encounter on October 18, 2026, as high-flying Lyon welcome an in-form Nice. Lyon, boasting an impressive 18 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses this season, sit firmly in contention, having scored 52 goals while conceding 34. Their recent form has been exceptional, with four wins and a draw from their last five outings, underpinning a robust 56% win rate.
Nice, however, arrive with an immaculate recent record, securing five consecutive victories, scoring 10 and conceding just 4 in that spell, a perfect 100% win rate in their last five. While their overall season record of 5 wins suggests they are a different proposition to Lyon, their current momentum cannot be ignored. Head-to-head clashes have been mixed, though Lyon have historically held an edge, including a dominant 4-1 victory recently.
The odds reflect Lyon’s home advantage (1.712), but Nice's red-hot streak makes a draw (4.16) or even an upset (5.24) intriguing. With Lyon's attacking prowess and Nice's newfound defensive solidity, expect a tactical battle. Over 2.5 goals at 1.78 suggests an open game, a testament to Lyon's scoring ability and Nice's recent attacking confidence. This fixture promises goals and drama, with Lyon looking to consolidate their position against a dangerous, resurgent Nice.
1. D. Greif, 13. Z. Athekame, 20. F. Bacher, 21. R. Kluivert, 16. Abner, 23. T. Morton, 99. N. Nartey, 8. C. Tolisso, 18. K. Merah, 7. E. Nuamah, 11. Keito Nakamura
23. Y. Diouf, 5. M. Abdelmonem, 55. Y. Ndayishimiye, 35. X. Mandza Tsiendi, 92. J. Clauss, 39. D. Coulibaly, 28. A. Witsel, 27. N. Nkounkou, 7. G. Hein, 9. M. Amoura, 11. E. Wahi
Match events
10' Card Yellow Card — Niels Nkounkou (Nice)
18' Goal Normal Goal — Sepe Elye Wahi (Nice) (assists: Jonathan Clauss)
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