Lyon - Nice

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22'

1 - 0

Goal

O. Mangala

E. Nuamah (Assist)

10'		Y. Ndayishimiye	Tripping
9'		Y. Ndayishimiye	Tripping

81'			In:	M. Cho	Out:	A. Balde
79'			In:	E. Nuamah	Out:	R. Cherki
74'			In:	S. Benrahma	Out:	G. Orban
74'			In:	O. Mangala	Out:	M. Fofana
71'			In:	M. Sanson	Out:	T. Louchet
59'			In:	E. Guessand	Out:	T. Moffi
59'			In:	G. Laborde	Out:	J. Boga
59'			In:	Y. Ndayishimiye	Out:	A. Claude-Maurice

Lyon - Nice Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Nice

Best odds: 1.51

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As the Ligue 1 season unfolds, the anticipation for the upcoming clash between Lyon and Nice at the Groupama Stadium is palpable. With the match poised to have significant implications for both teams' standings, predictions are rife, and the air is thick with speculation. Will Lyon manage to climb away from the relegation zone, or will Nice solidify their position near the top of the table?

Key Players

For Lyon, the spotlight falls on midfielder Skelly Alvero. With a rating of 6.64, Alvero's presence on the pitch is critical. His ability to break up play and initiate attacks has been evident, managing 190 total passes and a key pass that led to a goal. Alongside him, the attacking prowess of Jefferson Ruan Pereira dos Santos and Ernest Nuamah Appiah Kusi cannot be overlooked. Both attackers have been instrumental in Lyon's offensive efforts, with Nuamah Appiah Kusi boasting 8 shots on target and an assist.

Nice, on the other hand, has its own set of aces. Evann Guessand, with a rating of 6.66, has proven his worth up front by scoring two goals. His agility and sharp shooting will be a concern for Lyon's defense. Hicham Boudaoui, a tenacious midfielder, has shown his value with 279 passes and 7 key passes. The team's top scorer, Gaëtan Laborde, with a rating of 6.88, has found the net three times and provided an assist, making him a formidable threat in the final third.

Recent Form

Lyon's recent form has been a rollercoaster ride, with the team winning three of their last five matches but losing the other two. This inconsistency has left them in a precarious 16th position, with a -14 goal difference. Their home record is particularly worrying, with only two wins from ten matches.

In contrast, Nice has been enjoying a stronger season, sitting comfortably in second place. Their last five games have been a mix of wins and losses, but with a positive goal difference of +9, they've shown they can be resilient and find ways to secure points.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record between these two teams does not point to a clear favorite. Their most recent encounter ended in a goalless draw on August 27, 2023. Before that, Nice secured a win with a 3-1 scoreline, and the match prior to that ended in a 1-1 stalemate. This history suggests that the upcoming match could be tightly contested, with both teams having the potential to take points from the game.

Prediction

With the form of key players like Skelly Alvero, Jefferson Ruan Pereira dos Santos, and Ernest Nuamah Appiah Kusi for Lyon, and Evann Guessand, Hicham Boudaoui, and Gaëtan Laborde for Nice, the match promises to showcase individual brilliance. However, the team dynamics and recent performances provide a broader context for the prediction.

Given the stakes and the recent performances of both teams, a draw seems like a plausible outcome. However, with Nice's higher ranking and better overall form, they might just edge out Lyon, especially considering Lyon's lackluster home record. The prediction is further complicated by the absence of a clear winner prediction in the provided data, indicating the potential for a closely fought battle.

In conclusion, while a draw would not be surprising, the edge goes to Nice due to their stronger league position and recent form. The match is expected to be competitive, but Nice's ability to perform under pressure might see them leaving Groupama Stadium with all three points.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

56%

44%

Attacking Potential

58%

42%

Defensive Potential

42%

58%

Poisson Distribution

38%

62%

Stregth H2H

38%

62%

Goals H2H

46%

54%

Wins the game

46%

54%

Lyon - Nice Head to Head

16/02	Lyon	1 - 0	Nice
27/08	Nice	0 - 0	Lyon
03/06	Nice	3 - 1	Lyon
11/11	Lyon	1 - 1	Nice

Ligue 1 standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Paris Saint Germain	28	18	9	1	65	24	41	63
2	Stade Brestois 29	28	15	8	5	41	23	18	53
3	Lille	28	13	10	5	42	25	17	49
4	Monaco	27	14	7	6	52	38	14	49
5	Nice	28	12	8	8	28	22	6	44
6	Lens	28	12	7	9	37	30	7	43
7	Reims	28	11	7	10	35	36	-1	40
8	Marseille	28	10	9	9	41	33	8	39
9	Rennes	27	10	9	8	40	33	7	39
10	Lyon	27	10	5	12	31	41	-10	35
11	Toulouse	28	8	9	11	32	36	-4	33
12	Strasbourg	28	8	9	11	30	39	-9	33
13	Montpellier	28	8	9	11	35	40	-5	32
14	LE Havre	28	6	10	12	27	36	-9	28
15	Nantes	27	8	4	15	26	42	-16	28
16	Lorient	28	6	8	14	35	52	-17	26
17	Metz	28	6	5	17	28	48	-20	23
18	Clermont Foot	28	4	9	15	20	47	-27	21