Lille vs Nice: match statistics
Lille vs Nice: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Lille played against Nice in Ligue 1 (France). The game was played on April 18, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Lille has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Nice has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Lille scores 1.69 goals per game and allows 1.17. Nice scores 1.17 and allows 1.93. Games in this league average 2.78 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 41% of Lille's games and 59% of Nice's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 55%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Lille has the higher season xG average, 1.60 to 1.27 per game. Lille takes 13.9 shots per game, while Nice takes 11.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Lille leads at halftime in 34% of its games and scores 1.24 goals per game after halftime. Nice leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.55 after halftime.
When the teams score
Lille's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (23 goals). For Nice, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.78 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Lille are the favorites for this fixture: the hosts have scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches while conceding just 4, whereas Nice have only 4 goals and have conceded 12 over the same period. At home Lille average 1.64 goals per game, register 14.86 shots with 4.71 on target, and have an average xG of 1.69, while Nice on the road record 1.14 goals, 10.07 shots and xG 1.19. The defensive gap is significant: Lille concede 1.00 goal on average at home and keep clean sheets in 36% of matches, while Nice concede 2.14 goals away and have only 7% clean sheets. Lille have won 4 of their last 5 matches, averaging 2.4 points per game in that span, whereas Nice in their last 5 have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses and average 0.8 points per game. Considering the advantage in xG (1.69 vs 1.19), shots (14.86 vs 10.07) and the hosts’ defensive stability, I predict a Lille victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Both teams have seasonal BTTS rates of 53% (Lille) and 64% (Nice), above the league average of 49%, indicating a propensity for matches with goals at both ends. Lille have scored 49 and conceded 34 this season (avg 1.2 scored and 1.73 conceded per match), while Nice have 34 scored and 56 conceded (1.14 scored and 2.14 conceded), so the home side has the better offensive record and Nice are more vulnerable defensively. In the last 5 matches Lille scored 11 goals (2.2 per match) and conceded 4 (0.8 per match), whereas Nice scored only 4 and conceded 12 (0.8 scored and 2.4 conceded), which increases the likelihood of Lille scoring but also highlights Nice’s high susceptibility to conceding. Lille have xG_for 1.36 versus 1.19 for Nice and average 12.67 shots (4.53 on target) versus 10.07 (3.64 on target) for Nice; although Nice have a higher conversion rate 11% vs 9%, their poor recent scoring form (4 goals in 5) weakens confidence that they will score themselves. Considering Lille’s strong attack in the last 5 (2.2 g/m) and the large number of goals conceded by Nice (2.14 seasonally, 2.4 in the last 5), I assess BTTS at 62% 'Yes' and 38% 'No' — best tip: yes.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Estimated xG is 1.57 for Lille and 1.38 for Nice (calculated as the average of team attacking xG and opponent conceded xG), totaling 2.95 expected goals. This is above the league average of 2.78 and above the 2.5 threshold. Seasonal rates show Lille has Over 2.5 in 47% of matches and Nice in 64% (approx. 55% combined), with Lille recording Over 2.5 in 80% of its last 5 matches and Nice in 60%. Lille averages 12.67 shots and 4.53 shots on target per match vs Nice's 10.07 and 3.64; with conversion rates of 9% (Lille) and 11% (Nice) this confirms both teams' goal potential. Both teams score in 53% (Lille) and 64% (Nice) of their matches, increasing the likelihood of goals from both sides. Based on this, I recommend Over 2.5 as the strongest signal (I assess the probability of Over 2.5 at 62%), while Over 1.5 is very likely (82%) and Over 3.5 remains less certain (≈30%).
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
I back 1/1 (Lille leading at half-time and winning the match) because Lille have won 4 of their last 5 matches (80%) and were leading at the break in 3 of 5 (60%), whereas Nice have only 20% wins in those games and 0% half-time leads. On the season level Lille display superior xG metrics: Lille’s xG for is 1.36 versus Nice’s 1.19, and xG against is 1.57 vs 1.78, indicating Lille’s advantage in chance creation and better defensive organization. Lille average 12.67 shots and 4.53 on target per game compared to Nice’s 10.07 and 3.64, while Nice concede 2.14 goals per game versus Lille’s 1.73 and have only 7% clean sheets in the season vs 20% for Lille. Additionally, Lille have averaged 0.6 goals by half-time over the last 5 matches, while Nice average 0.0, which increases the likelihood of the home side leading by the break. Therefore the 1/1 scenario is the strongest signal and I assign it a 40% probability; the remaining outcomes are distributed proportionally as less likely.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Lille | Nice | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Lille is 225% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Lille · 0.8 pts / game - Nice
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Lille is 44% better for: goals scored per game.
1.69 goals / game - Lille · 1.17 goals / game - Nice
Lille is 65% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.17 goals / game - Lille · 1.93 goals / game - Nice
Lille scores in 72% of games (21 of 29 meczów), while Nice keeps a clean sheet in 14% (4 of 29 meczów).
Nice scores in 69% of games (20 of 29 meczów), while Lille keeps a clean sheet in 34% (10 of 29 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Lille
Over / Under - Nice
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Lille is 28% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.41 pts / game - Lille · 1.1 pts / game - Nice
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lille - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 55%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Nice - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 24%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -7 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (23 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +17 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Lille
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 1).
Teams vs league
| Lille | Liga | Nice | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.86 | 2.78 | ▲ 3.10 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 49% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 51% | ▲ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 34% | 30% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 66% | 70% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 77% | ▲ 90% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Lille's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Nice. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Lille vs Nice?
The Ligue 1 match finished Lille 0:0 Nice. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Lille vs Nice?
Lille score 1.69 goals per game on average and Nice 1.17. The Ligue 1 average is 2.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Lille's matches and 59% of Nice's.
What form are Lille and Nice in?
Over the last 5 games Lille have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Nice 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lille vs Nice?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Lille vs Nice: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.