Match summary
Olympique Lyonnais - Nice is scheduled for 19 October 2026 at Groupama Stadium, Lyon, a Ligue 1 fixture (https://www.sofascore.com/football/tournament/france/ligue-1/34).
Market pricing makes Olympique Lyonnais the favourite, with an implied probability of roughly 59 percent; the draw is around 25 percent and Nice about 21 percent.
The match will be officiated by François Letexier.
Form analysis and trajectory
- Olympique Lyonnais (team page: https://www.sofascore.com/football/team/olympique-lyonnais/1649) enter with two wins, two draws and one defeat across their last five league matches, translating to eight points. Their season profile indicates control through defence (4 conceded in 6, 0.67 per match) alongside 11 scored (1.83 per match) and a strong team average rating of 7.79, suggesting efficient chance creation and risk management.
- Nice (team page: https://www.sofascore.com/football/team/nice/1661) have two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five, yielding seven points. The season trend points to underpowered attack (5 scored in 6, 0.83 per match) and a moderate defensive record (7 conceded in 6, 1.17 per match), aligning with a lower team average rating of 7.11 and indicating a need for greater final-third output.
Comparison data
| Statistic | Olympique Lyonnais | Nice |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 4 | 9 |
| Points | 11 | 8 |
| Goals scored/conceded (season) | 11 / 4 | 5 / 7 |
| H2H wins (total) | 5 | 3 |
Key match insights
- All-time head-to-head: Olympique Lyonnais lead 5–3, with 2 draws.
- Last meeting: Olympique Lyonnais 2–0 Nice.
- Manager head-to-head: no recorded prior meetings between Paulo Fonseca and Olivier Pantaloni in this dataset.
- Team performance indicators: Lyon’s season average rating is 7.79 versus Nice’s 7.11, with Lyon conceding only 4 goals in 6 matches.
Sentiment and predictions
With home advantage at Groupama Stadium and stronger season metrics, Olympique Lyonnais are the market favourite and profile as the more likely winners, while Nice will need improved attacking efficiency to disrupt that expectation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Olympique Lyonnais or Nice?
Olympique Lyonnais are the market favourite with an implied probability of roughly 59 percent; the draw is around 25 percent and Nice about 21 percent.
What was the result of the last match between these teams?
Olympique Lyonnais beat Nice 2–0.
When and where is the match being played?
19 October 2026 at Groupama Stadium, Lyon.
Match summary
Olympique Lyonnais - Nice is scheduled for 19 October 2026 at Groupama Stadium, Lyon, a Ligue 1 fixture (https://www.sofascore.com/football/tournament/france/ligue-1/34).
Market pricing makes Olympique Lyonnais the favourite, with an implied probability of roughly 59 percent; the draw is around 25 percent and Nice about 21 percent.
The match will be officiated by François Letexier.
Form analysis and trajectory
- Olympique Lyonnais (team page: https://www.sofascore.com/football/team/olympique-lyonnais/1649) enter with two wins, two draws and one defeat across their last five league matches, translating to eight points. Their season profile indicates control through defence (4 conceded in 6, 0.67 per match) alongside 11 scored (1.83 per match) and a strong team average rating of 7.79, suggesting efficient chance creation and risk management.
- Nice (team page: https://www.sofascore.com/football/team/nice/1661) have two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five, yielding seven points. The season trend points to underpowered attack (5 scored in 6, 0.83 per match) and a moderate defensive record (7 conceded in 6, 1.17 per match), aligning with a lower team average rating of 7.11 and indicating a need for greater final-third output.
Comparison data
| Statistic | Olympique Lyonnais | Nice |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 4 | 9 |
| Points | 11 | 8 |
| Goals scored/conceded (season) | 11 / 4 | 5 / 7 |
| H2H wins (total) | 5 | 3 |
Key match insights
- All-time head-to-head: Olympique Lyonnais lead 5–3, with 2 draws.
- Last meeting: Olympique Lyonnais 2–0 Nice.
- Manager head-to-head: no recorded prior meetings between Paulo Fonseca and Olivier Pantaloni in this dataset.
- Team performance indicators: Lyon’s season average rating is 7.79 versus Nice’s 7.11, with Lyon conceding only 4 goals in 6 matches.
Sentiment and predictions
With home advantage at Groupama Stadium and stronger season metrics, Olympique Lyonnais are the market favourite and profile as the more likely winners, while Nice will need improved attacking efficiency to disrupt that expectation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Olympique Lyonnais or Nice?
Olympique Lyonnais are the market favourite with an implied probability of roughly 59 percent; the draw is around 25 percent and Nice about 21 percent.
What was the result of the last match between these teams?
Olympique Lyonnais beat Nice 2–0.
When and where is the match being played?
19 October 2026 at Groupama Stadium, Lyon.