The Lyon vs Nice match in Ligue 1 is scheduled for 15.02.2026 and is drawing significant interest from French football enthusiasts. According to the bookmakers, Lyon is the favorite: a win for Lyon is priced at 1.69, a draw at 4.22, and a win for Nice at 5.33. In terms of probability percentages, Lyon has 58.22%, a draw has 23.32%, and Nice has 18.46%. This setup highlights Lyon's advantage according to analysts and reflects the current form of the teams.
In their last five matches, Lyon has an average possession of 54%, with 1.2 yellow cards, 11.4 fouls, and 2.2 offsides per game. Nice's averages are: possession 52.8%, yellow cards 2.4, fouls 13.6, offsides 1.8. Lyon's last three matches: 07.02.2026 Nantes vs Lyon 0-1, 04.02.2026 Lyon vs Laval 2-0, 01.02.2026 Lyon vs Lille 1-0. Nice's recent games: 08.02.2026 Nice vs Monaco 0-0, 04.02.2026 Nice vs Montpellier 3-2, 01.02.2026 Nice vs Brest 2-2. In the last head-to-head meeting on 18.10.2025, Nice vs Lyon ended 3-2.
In their last five matches, Lyon has an average total of 3.4 goals, scoring 2.6 and conceding 0.8 per game. Nice has an average total of 3, scoring 1.8 and conceding 1.2. In terms of over 2.5 goals: Lyon has 2 out of 5, Nice has 3 out of 5. By halves: Lyon has 2 out of 5 for over 1.5 in the first half and 3 out of 5 in the second half; Nice has 2 out of 5 in both halves. Lyon most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minutes (50%), while Nice scores most often between the 61st and 75th minutes (43%). Both teams concede most goals between the 16th and 30th minutes (38% each). The combined goal stats and frequency of over totals indicate a high likelihood of a high-scoring match. Considering Lyon's attacking profile, Nice's decent stats, and consistent over totals, a bet on over 2.5 goals seems justified.
In the last 5 matches, Lyon averages 4.2 corners, Nice averages 6.2. For over 9.5 corners: Lyon has 2 out of 5, Nice has 4 out of 5. Looking at the nearest corner total, for 9.5, over 9.5 is priced at 1.78, under 9.5 at 1.97. Lyon is the favorite for corners with odds of 1.43. Given Nice's high activity in corner kicks and Lyon's moderate figures, it's logical to expect a match rich in corners, making a bet on over 9.5 an interesting additional choice.
Sportwars.net prediction for Lyon vs Nice, 15.02.2026 - Over 2.5 goals, odds 1.78. Correct score: 2:1, odds 7.50.






