Nice vs Olympique Lyonnais Predictions

Nice will face Olympique Lyonnais at the Allianz Riviera on March 10, 2025, in a key Ligue 1 matchup, with both teams battling for crucial points in the 2024/25 season’s second half. Nice, projected to sit 3rd with around 46 points from 24 matches as of March 9, 2025, are coming off a 3-1 league win over Saint-Étienne (March 2, 2025), aiming to extend their six-game unbeaten streak and solidify their Champions League push. Lyon, expected to be 6th with approximately 39 points from 24 matches, arrive after a 2-1 Europa League victory over FCSB (March 6, 2025), looking to maintain their upward trajectory. This expert prediction explores team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to answer: Who will win Nice vs Olympique Lyonnais in this Ligue 1 showdown?

Team Form & Recent Performances

Nice

• 2024/25 Record (Projected as of Mar 9): 13W, 7D, 4L in Ligue 1 (46 points, 3rd)

• Latest Result: 3-1 win vs. Saint-Étienne (Ligue 1, March 2, 2025)

• Home Form: 8W, 3D, 1L (22 goals scored, 9 conceded) Nice are in top form, with their 3-1 victory over Saint-Étienne marking their sixth straight game without a loss (5W, 1D, 0L) as of March 9, 2025, per@OlivierSalmon_
  on X noting their six-match unbeaten run. Projected at 46 points from 24 matches, they’re third, with a 2-0 win over Toulouse (Feb 15, 2025) showcasing their home dominance. At Allianz Riviera, they’ve averaged 1.83 goals scored and 0.75 conceded per game, remaining unbeaten at home this season, now facing a Lyon side they’ve historically struggled against, per SportsGambler.com’s stats.

Olympique Lyonnais

• 2024/25 Record (Projected as of Mar 9): 11W, 6D, 7L in Ligue 1 (39 points, 6th)

• Latest Result: 2-1 win vs. FCSB (Europa League, March 6, 2025)

• Away Form: 5W, 3D, 4L (17 goals scored, 15 conceded) Lyon are finding consistency, with their 2-1 Europa League win over FCSB following a 2-1 league victory over Brest (March 1, 2025), marking three wins in four games (3W, 0D, 1L) as of March 9, 2025, per Football Whispers. Projected at 39 points from 24 matches, they’re pushing for Europe, with a 2-0 win at Reims (Feb 15, 2025) highlighting their road potential. Away from home, they’ve averaged 1.42 goals scored and 1.25 conceded per game, with Alexandre Lacazette (9 goals) leading the charge, but their historical edge at Nice could be tested, per@GOUIRISTE_on X doubting an away win.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

• Overall Record: Nice 13W, Lyon 29W, 14D (56 meetings since 2018)

• Recent Meeting:
  December 1, 2024: Lyon 4-1 Nice (Ligue 1, Round 13)

• Key Trend: Lyon have won 4 of the last 5 H2Hs; 60% of recent meetings produced over 2.5 goals. The December 2024 clash saw Lyon thrash Nice 4-1 at home, with Lacazette scoring twice, reflecting Lyon’s recent dominance (avg. 2.8 goals in last 5 H2Hs), per SportsGambler.com. Nice’s 3-1 home win in May 2024 ended a four-game winless streak against Lyon, suggesting potential for an upset, per Football Whispers’ H2H trends showing four wins each in the last 10 meetings.

Key Players to Watch

Nice

• Evann Guessand (FWD): 10 goals, 7 assists in Ligue 1; Nice’s top scorer with flair, per Khel Now stats.

• Pablo Rosario (MID): 3 goals, 4 assists; versatile midfielder key to transitions.

• Marcin Bułka (GK): 9 clean sheets; anchors an unbeaten home defense.

Olympique Lyonnais

• Alexandre Lacazette (FWD): 9 goals, 2 assists in Ligue 1; Lyon’s talisman, per SportsGambler.com.

• Rayan Cherki (MID): 4 goals, 9 assists; creative spark in attack.

• Lucas Perri (GK): 6 clean sheets; vital for road resilience.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Nice’s 4-3-3 (1.67 goals per game) relies on Guessand’s finishing and Rosario’s energy, targeting Lyon’s moderate away defense (1.25 goals conceded per game), though injuries to Terem Moffi and Morgan Sanson persist, per

@MightyTipson X. Lyon’s 4-2-3-1 (1.58 goals per game) hinges on Lacazette’s movement and Cherki’s playmaking, pressing high (avg. 51% possession away), with no major absences reported beyond Jake O’Brien’s doubtful status (injury). Allianz Riviera’s 35,000 fans will rally Nice’s unbeaten home record, but Lyon’s H2H edge and form suggest a tight, goal-heavy contest, per@Florent_Iglson X favoring Nice at home.

Prediction: Nice vs Olympique Lyonnais

Our Prediction: Nice to Win +0

Corner - Over 4.5 (Team 1)