Ligue 1, round 7 · Sunday, 18 October, MSK

Lyon — Nice

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Model prediction for 18 October

Lyon59%
Draw24%
Nice18%
Model estimate at MSK

In short

Lyon are clear favourites: 59% against 18% for the opponent, draw 24%.

2.9 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (2.8).

Over 2.5 goals — 57%, both teams to score — 58%.

Why

  • By the strength ratings Lyon are about 0.7 goals per match stronger.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Lyon — Nice What is xG?1.9–1.1
Lyon not to lose82%
Nice not to lose41%
No draw76%
Both teams to score: yes58%
Both teams to score: no42%
Total over 2.557%
Total under 2.543%

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Form

Lyon

  • 09.10away · Lens1:2
  • 19.09Rennes4:0
  • 16.09away · Anderlecht2:1
  • 12.09away · Paris FC0:0
  • 04.09Auxerre3:1

Nice

  • 11.10Strasbourg2:1
  • 20.09Lille2:1
  • 12.09away · Auxerre0:1
  • 05.09Le Mans1:1
  • 30.08away · Paris FC0:3

Head to head

  • 15.02.2026Lyon — Nice2:0
  • 18.10.2025Nice — Lyon3:2
  • 09.03.2025Nice — Lyon0:2
  • 01.12.2024Lyon — Nice4:1
  • 16.02.2024Lyon — Nice1:0

Full record: 21 meetings →

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWDLGoals+/−Pts
3, Champions LeagueRennes641112–10+213
4, Champions League qualifyingLyon632111–4+711
5, Europa League or Conference LeagueParis FC63218–4+411
8Lorient62226–608
9Nice62225–7-28
10Lens621311–10+17

Season 2026/27

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Ligue 1 on the same day

  • 2The model's most likely outcome: 2Model's score: 0:12.9
  • 1The model's most likely outcome: 1Model's score: 1:02.5
  • 2The model's most likely outcome: 2Model's score: 0:22.7
  • 1The model's most likely outcome: 1Model's score: 2:02.9

This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 59% will not happen in roughly 41 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →