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Ligue 1 · Matchweek 7 · 18 October 2026 · 19:45

Lyon vs Nice tip, odds and prediction, 18 October 2026, Ligue 1

WLWLW
2–1
WWLWW
1Lyon1.86
XDraw4.00
2Nice4.44

Top odds available · Updated 18/10/26, 18:00

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Played: final score 2–1. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.

Lyon entertain Nice on 18 October 2026 · 19:45 at Parc Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon), with François Letexier, France the man in the middle. Lyon (52%) are our favourites. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, missing players and match analysis.

Lyon vs Nice: tip and prediction
Result
Lyon to win
1.86
Goals
Under 3.5 goals
1.50
Combo
Lyon & over 2.5 goals
2.88
35% · fair combo odds
52%chance of the result
64%goals tip: chance
1–1likely score
≈ 3 goalstotal in the match
Safer option: Lyon or draw (1X) – probability 77%, odds up to 1.25.

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Lyon vs Nice: odds from several bookmakers

Match result1X2
Top odds available1.864.004.44
Market average1.833.894.20
Lowest odds1.803.704.00
GoalsBestAverageChance
Over 1.5 goals1.201.1978.6%
Over 2.5 goals1.751.6956.5%
Under 2.5 goals2.262.2043.5%
Over 3.5 goals2.702.6335.8%
BTTS – yes1.651.6257.7%
BTTS – no2.252.2042.3%

Our odds combine the prices of several bookmakers and were refreshed 18/10/26, 18:00. Use them for guidance only, since one operator may quote differently. The margin averages 4.4%.

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Match at a glance

  • Likely result: Lyon 1–1 Nice, roughly 3 goals in total.
  • Table: Lyon 3rd (17 points), Nice 8th (14 points).
  • Absences: Lyon 0, Nice 0.

Who will win Lyon vs Nice?

Lyon52%
Draw25%
Nice23%

To reach this estimate we remove the margin from several bookmakers' odds. Nothing about the outcome is guaranteed.

Lyon vs Nice: more betting markets

Over 1.5 goals78.6% · fair odds 1.27 · best 1.20
Likely
Lyon or draw (1X)77.1% · fair odds 1.30 · best 1.25
Likely
Under 3.5 goals64.2% · fair odds 1.56 · best 1.50
Likely
Both teams score: yes57.7% · fair odds 1.73 · best 1.65
Possible
Over 2.5 goals56.5% · fair odds 1.77 · best 1.75
Possible
Lyon to win52.5% · fair odds 1.91 · best 1.86
Possible
Under 2.5 goals43.5% · fair odds 2.30 · best 2.26
Outsider
Both teams score: no42.3% · fair odds 2.36 · best 2.25
Outsider
Over 3.5 goals35.8% · fair odds 2.80 · best 2.70
Outsider
Draw24.7% · fair odds 4.05 · best 4.00
Outsider
Nice to win22.9% · fair odds 4.37 · best 4.44
Outsider

Fair odds = 1 / probability. Whenever the best odds on offer top the fair odds, that price is value. Likely: ≥ 60%; possible: 50–60%; outsider: anything under 50%.

Corners and cards

Cornersline 9.5 corners
Over 1.72 · Under 2.03
probability of over 54.1%
Cardsline 3.5 cards
Over 1.67 · Under 2.14
probability of over 56.2%

Most likely correct scores

1 : 110.8%
2 : 19.8%
1 : 09.4%
2 : 08.5%
1 : 26.2%
0 : 16.0%

Lyon vs Nice: injuries, suspensions, absences

Lyon

  • No reported absences

Nice

  • No reported absences

Absences can still change up to kick-off.

Lyon vs Nice: form and table

#TeamPW-D-LGoalsPts
1Paris Saint Germain96-2-121:1020
2Lille95-3-112:618
3Lyon95-2-215:717
4Paris FC95-2-216:1017
5Rennes95-1-320:1916
6Marseille95-0-420:1315
7Monaco94-3-212:1015
8Nice94-2-313:1214
9Lens94-1-416:1313
10Lorient83-3-27:612
11Toulouse92-4-312:1310
12Strasbourg93-1-517:1910
13Auxerre93-1-513:2310
14Stade Brestois 2982-3-314:129
15Angers92-2-59:178
16Estac Troyes92-2-57:168
17Le Mans91-4-411:187
18Le Havre90-2-79:202

Recent matches

Lyon

1 NovWLyon 2–0 Angers
26 OctLParis Saint Germain 2–0 Lyon
22 OctL1899 Hoffenheim 3–0 Lyon
18 OctWLyon 2–1 Nice
15 OctWLyon 3–2 Crystal Palace

Nice

30 OctWNice 5–2 Rennes
23 OctWStade Brestois 29 1–2 Nice
18 OctLLyon 2–1 Nice
11 OctWNice 2–1 Strasbourg
20 SeptWNice 2–1 Lille

Home and away

Lyon at home5 matches: 4W 1D 0L, goals 12–3
Nice away4 matches: 1W 0D 3L, goals 3–7

Lyon vs Nice: our match analysis

Why this is our tip

  1. Table. Lyon: 3rd, 17 points from 9 matches (5W 2D 2L). Nice: 8th, 14 points (4W 2D 3L).

What to expect

We make Lyon the favourites. The projected scoreline is 2–1, close to 3 goals in the game, and the outcome we rate highest is 1–1 (10.8%). We expect goals and an open game.

On goals we like Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.50), with a probability of 64% by our reckoning. By our numbers, both teams scoring is 58% and over 2.5 goals is 57%.

Main points of the prediction

  1. Projected: close to 3 goals; probability of over 2.5 goals 57%.
  2. Not available: Lyon 0, Nice 0.

Alternative tip: Both teams score: yes

Other option: Both teams score: yes (probability 58%, odds up to 1.65). We project close to 3 goals, which points the same way.

Absences

Not available for Lyon: no absences. Not available for Nice: no absences. Line-ups can still change, so look at the team news again before kick-off.

Returns calculator

Potential return0 €
Net profit0 €
Implied probability0%
Market margin4.4%

Lyon vs Nice: common questions

Which bet do we recommend for Lyon vs Nice?

On the result, our pick is Lyon to win (1.86); on goals, Under 3.5 goals (1.50). Prefer less risk? Go for Lyon or draw (1X).

Who will win Lyon vs Nice?

As we see it: Lyon to win 52%, the draw 25%, Nice to win 23%.

What is the kick-off time and venue?

18 October 2026, 19:45, at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon. Referee: François Letexier, France.

Who will be missing?

Lyon: no absences. Nice: no absences. Absences can still change up to kick-off.

Will the game go over 2.5 goals?

We give over 2.5 goals a 57% chance (odds 1.75), against 43% for under 2.5 (odds 2.26).

Will both teams score?

By our numbers, both sides scoring is 58% (odds 1.65).

What correct score is most probable?

In order: 1–1 (10.8%), 2–1 (9.8%), 1–0 (9.4%).

Where do your predictions come from?

It all starts with bookmaker odds: we take prices from several firms, remove the margin, average them and convert the result into probabilities. A Poisson model then supplies the expected goals and the most probable scorelines. Form, previous meetings and absences are shown alongside as background. We share our predictions to inform you, and they cannot promise that a bet will win.

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