Lyon vs Nice Preview, prediction, injury news & lineups | Ligue 1 2026-27
The hosts eye the top of the table with a win tonight.
Under the open skies of the Rhone Valley with the foothills of the Alps, the Groupama Stadium gears up to host Matchweek 7 of Ligue 1, where home team Olympique Lyonnais and Nice face each other in what is set to be a thrilling clash.
The Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes-based outfit are placed fourth in the points table and are coming off a 3-2 win over Crystal Palace in the UEFA Europa League fixture. Their last Ligue 1 game ended in a 2-1 defeat to ten-man RC Lens in the last game, as Merah’s consolation goal in the 85th minute wasn’t sufficient.
They are led by Portuguese gaffer Paulo Fonseca, who has previously led teams like Lille, Milan and Roma before taking over the reins of Lyon last season. They won the game 2-0 when these two sides last met in the French top tier, with goals from Tolisso and Nortey.
Nice, on the other hand, won their last two games against Lille and Strasbourg. After a winless start with two draws and two defeats in the first four games, Nice won their last two games and find themselves placed ninth in the points table with eight points.
They are led by Olivier Pantaloni, who took over the reins from Claude Puel at the start of the season. He has previously led Lorient and Tours. They suffered a 2-0 defeat when these two sides last met at the Groupama Stadium.
Kick-off:
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- Location: Lyon, France
- Stadium: Groupama Stadium
- Kick-off time: 12:15 am IST
- Date: Monday, October 19
- Referee: François Letexier
- VAR: In use
Form:
Lyon (in all competitions): W-L-W-W-D
Nice (in all competitions): W-W-L-D-L
Players to Watch
Keito Nakamura (Lyon)
The Japanese left winger from northwestern Chiba along the Tone River, Nakamura, has donned the jerseys of Reims, LASK, FC Twente and Gamba Osaka before making a move to Lyon. A sharp, inverted wide attacker and clinical half-space finisher, Nakamura combines sudden changes of pace with 1v1 take-ons.
A consistent attacking outlet for the Samurai Blue, Nakamura will be up against Jonathan Clauss from Nice on the left wing, and it will be a crucial player battle to decide the fate of the game.
Axel Witsel (Nice)
The Belgian midfielder from Liege has plied his trade with Girona, Atletico Madrid and Benfica before finding his new home with the Eaglets. He was brought in from Girona to offer defensive stability to Nice’s midfield, and he has been a solid presence in the centre of the park so far.
A centurion legend for the Belgium national team and a part of Belgium’s golden generation, Witsel will be up against Morton and Bidstrup from Nice. He relies a lot on positional reading rather than raw pace.
Match Facts
- Fleury Di Nallo has been the highest goalscorer in this fixture.
- Lyon won 2-0 when these two sides last met.
- Nice won only once in last six games against Lyon
Lyon vs Nice: Betting Tips and Odds
- Lyon to win the game – 4/6 with bet365
- Keito Nakamura to score – 11/8 with bet365
- Lyon 3-1 Nice – 11/1 with bet365
Injury and Team News
For the hosts, Nicolas Tagliafico, Mohamed Ouédraogo and Lois Openda are injured.
For Nice, Antoine Mendy, Laurent Abergel and Morgan Sanson are injured.
Head-to-Head
Total games: 123
Lyon won: 53
Nice won: 43
Matches drawn: 28
Predicted Lineups
Lyon predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Dominik Greif (GK); Zachary Athekame, Felix Bacher, Justin Kluivert, Abner Vinícius; Mads Bidstrup, Tyler Morton, Corentin Tolisso; Ernest Nuamah, Pavel Šulc, Keito Nakamura
Nice predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)
Yehvann Diouf (GK); Xavier Mandza, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Mohamed Abdelmonem; Quentin Merlin, Axel Witsel, Hicham Boudaoui, Jonathan Clauss; Mohamed Amoura, Gauthier Hein; Elye Wahi
Match Prediction
We expect Lyon to win the next game against Nice. They have a pretty solid team on paper, and their recent form over Nice has been phenomenal. Moreover, they will have the home advantage.
Prediction: Lyon 3-1 Nice
Telecast Details
- US: beIN SPORTS CONNECT
- UK: Amazon Prime/ Ligue1+
- India: JioHotstar
- Nigeria: SuperSport 1 Africa and Canal+ Sport 2 Afrique
When and where is the Lyon vs Nice match?
The match will be played at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon, France on Monday, 19 October, at 12:15 a.m. IST.
Where and how to watch the Lyon vs Nice match in India?
The match can be streamed on Jio Hotstar in India
Where and how to watch the Lyon vs Nice match in UK?
The match can be streamed on Amazon Prime in the UK.
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