Olympique Lyonnais vs Nice: match statistics
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Olympique Lyonnais vs Nice: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Olympique Lyonnais plays Nice in Ligue 1 (France). The game is scheduled for October 18, 2026. Venue: Groupama Stadium.
Recent form
Olympique Lyonnais has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Nice has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Olympique Lyonnais scores 1.83 goals per game and allows 0.67. Nice scores 0.83 and allows 1.17. Games in this league average 2.91 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Olympique Lyonnais's games and 50% of Nice's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Olympique Lyonnais has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.36 per game. Olympique Lyonnais takes 13.3 shots per game, while Nice takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Olympique Lyonnais leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 1.17 goals per game after halftime. Nice leads at halftime in 17% and scores 0.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Olympique Lyonnais's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). For Nice, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.91 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 61% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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) | 38% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.24 |
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 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Olympique Lyonnais · 1.4 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 120% better for: goals scored per game.
1.83 goals / game - Olympique Lyonnais · 0.83 goals / game - Nice
Olympique Lyonnais is 75% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.67 goals / game - Olympique Lyonnais · 1.17 goals / game - Nice
Olympique Lyonnais scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 games), while Nice keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 games).
Nice scores in 50% of games (3 of 6 games), while Olympique Lyonnais keeps a clean sheet in 50% (3 of 6 games).
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 28% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - Olympique Lyonnais · 1.17 pts / game - Nice
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Olympique Lyonnais - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Nice - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 33%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -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 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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 | ▼ 2.50 | 2.91 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 61% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 61% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 23% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 70% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 81% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Olympique Lyonnais's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Nice. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Olympique Lyonnais and Nice play?
Olympique Lyonnais face Nice on October 18, 2026 in Ligue 1 at Groupama Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Olympique Lyonnais and Nice?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Olympique Lyonnais won 1, Nice won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Olympique Lyonnais vs Nice?
Olympique Lyonnais score 1.83 goals per game on average and Nice 0.83. The Ligue 1 average is 2.91 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Olympique Lyonnais's matches and 50% of Nice's.
What form are Olympique Lyonnais and Nice in?
Over the last 5 games Olympique Lyonnais have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Nice 2-1-2 (1.40 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.