Olympique Lyonnais vs Nice: match statistics
Olympique Lyonnais are displaying excellent form, winning all of their last five matches and maintaining an 80% win rate at home this season. The hosts boast an impressive home goal difference (+10) and have kept clean sheets in 60% of matches, conceding an average of just 0.7 goals per game. Nice, on the other hand, are struggling massively away from home, with a mere 20% win rate, 70% losses, and a catastrophic goal difference (-11), failing to record a single clean sheet. The disparity in quality is further confirmed by xG statistics, with Lyon generating 1.54 xG at home against 1.03 xG conceded, while Nice manage only 1.15 xG away with a concerning 1.95 xG conceded. Taking all these factors into account, the clear superiority of the hosts makes a Lyon victory the most likely scenario.
Olympique Lyonnais vs Nice: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Olympique Lyonnais played against Nice in Ligue 1 (France). The game was played on February 15, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Olympique Lyonnais has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Nice has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Olympique Lyonnais scores 1.62 goals per game and allows 0.95. Nice scores 1.29 and allows 1.81. Games in this league average 2.83 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Olympique Lyonnais's games and 67% of Nice's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 57%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Olympique Lyonnais has the higher season xG average, 1.45 to 1.29 per game. Olympique Lyonnais takes 12.4 shots per game, while Nice takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Olympique Lyonnais leads at halftime in 48% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Nice leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.52 after halftime.
When the teams score
Olympique Lyonnais's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Nice, it is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.83 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 52% 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 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Olympique Lyonnais are displaying excellent form, winning all of their last five matches and maintaining an 80% win rate at home this season. The hosts boast an impressive home goal difference (+10) and have kept clean sheets in 60% of matches, conceding an average of just 0.7 goals per game. Nice, on the other hand, are struggling massively away from home, with a mere 20% win rate, 70% losses, and a catastrophic goal difference (-11), failing to record a single clean sheet. The disparity in quality is further confirmed by xG statistics, with Lyon generating 1.54 xG at home against 1.03 xG conceded, while Nice manage only 1.15 xG away with a concerning 1.95 xG conceded. Taking all these factors into account, the clear superiority of the hosts makes a Lyon victory the most likely scenario.
View the statistical overviewStats 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
| Olympique Lyonnais | Nice | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.30 |
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.
Olympique Lyonnais is 150% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / game - Olympique Lyonnais · 1.2 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.
Olympique Lyonnais is 26% better for: goals scored per game.
1.62 goals / game - Olympique Lyonnais · 1.29 goals / game - Nice
Olympique Lyonnais is 91% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.95 goals / game - Olympique Lyonnais · 1.81 goals / game - Nice
Olympique Lyonnais scores in 86% of games (18 of 21 meczów), while Nice keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 meczów).
Nice scores in 76% of games (16 of 21 meczów), while Olympique Lyonnais keeps a clean sheet in 52% (11 of 21 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 - Olympique Lyonnais
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.
Olympique Lyonnais is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.81 pts / game - Olympique Lyonnais · 1.33 pts / game - Nice
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Olympique Lyonnais - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 62%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 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 38% of games and wins 29%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +7 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +2 |
* 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 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - 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
Olympique Lyonnais
Nice
* 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
| Olympique Lyonnais | Liga | Nice | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.57 | 2.83 | ▲ 3.10 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 50% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 52% | 52% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 52% | 29% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 70% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 79% | ▲ 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
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 Olympique Lyonnais's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Nice. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Olympique Lyonnais vs Nice?
The Ligue 1 match finished Olympique Lyonnais 2:0 Nice. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Olympique Lyonnais vs Nice?
Olympique Lyonnais score 1.62 goals per game on average and Nice 1.29. The Ligue 1 average is 2.83 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Olympique Lyonnais's matches and 67% of Nice's.
What form are Olympique Lyonnais and Nice in?
Over the last 5 games Olympique Lyonnais have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Nice 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Olympique Lyonnais vs Nice?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Olympique Lyonnais vs Nice: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.