Ligue 1 Regular Season - 22
Lyon 2 - 0 FT Nice
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
↓ E. Wahi ↑K. Boudache 6'
M. Sanson 21'
45'+1 C. Tolisso (P. Sulc)
45'+4 A. Maitland-Niles
HT
52' T. Tessmann
64' N. Nartey
66' ↓ C. Tolisso ↑K. Merah
↓ Dante ↑J. Bah 74'
↓ M. Cho ↑Kevin 74'
↓ T. Louchet ↑H. Boudaoui 75'
81' ↓ P. Sulc ↑R. Yaremchuk
↓ M. Sanson ↑I. Jansson 83'
87' Abner Vinicius
90'+1 ↓ A. Maitland-Niles ↑N. Kamara
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lyon
Goalkeepers
Dominik Greif 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Clinton Mata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moussa Niakhaté 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Hans Hateboer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ainsley Maitland-Niles
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Tanner Tessmann 
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
61
Passes
7
Duels
Tyler Morton
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
70
Passes
5
Duels
Abner Vinícius 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Noah Nartey 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Corentin Tolisso
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Pavel Šulc 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
BENCH
Rémy Descamps 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Noham Kamara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Khalis Merah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Karabec
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathys de Carvalho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rachid Ghezzal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roman Yaremchuk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adil Hamdani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rémi Himbert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nice
Goalkeepers
Maxime Dupé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jonathan Clauss 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kojo Peprah Oppong
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Dante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
74
Entry
Ali Abdi
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Morgan Sanson
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Charles Vanhoutte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed-Ali Cho
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Sofiane Diop 
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
Tom Louchet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Forwards
Elye Wahi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
6
Entry
BENCH
Yehvann Diouf
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Abdulay Juma Bah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antoine Mendy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hicham Boudaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Everton Pereira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabin Bernardeau
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaïl Boudache
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Carlos Omoruyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isak Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/10/2025 | Nice | 3 - 2 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 09/03/2025 | Nice | 0 - 2 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 01/12/2024 | Lyon | 4 - 1 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 16/02/2024 | Lyon | 1 - 0 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 27/08/2023 | Nice | 0 - 0 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 03/06/2023 | Nice | 3 - 1 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 11/11/2022 | Lyon | 1 - 1 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 12/02/2022 | Lyon | 2 - 0 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 24/10/2021 | Nice | 3 - 2 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 23/05/2021 | Lyon | 2 - 3 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
Lyon Win
Nice Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 22 GD: +25
P: 22 GD: +30
P: 22 GD: +16
P: 22 GD: +19
P: 22 GD: +4
P: 22 GD: -1
P: 22 GD: +7
P: 22 GD: +1
P: 22 GD: -4
P: 22 GD: +6
P: 22 GD: -5
P: 22 GD: -5
P: 22 GD: -7
P: 22 GD: -13
P: 22 GD: -13
P: 22 GD: -13
P: 22 GD: -20
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +32
P: 25 GD: +27
P: 25 GD: +19
P: 24 GD: +13
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 25 GD: +9
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 25 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -17
P: 25 GD: -16
P: 25 GD: -20
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Clinical Lyon Secure Sixth Straight Win
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. Lyon's ruthless efficiency in front of goal proved the difference as they dispatched a resilient but toothless Nice side to keep their title hopes alive.
Tactical Standoff at Parc Olympique Lyonnais
The encounter at Parc Olympique Lyonnais began with a clear display of tactical discipline from both sides. Lyon controlled possession with a 56% share, methodically building play through the midfield vision of Tyler Morton. Despite the dominance in territory, clear-cut chances were hard to come by in the opening stages. An Intensity rating of 3.3 reflected a match defined by set-piece pressure, with the home side earning 8 corners as they pinned Nice back into their own third. The visitors remained compact, relying on a disciplined defensive structure to weather the early storm, while the home fans grew restless as the deadlock persisted deep into the first half.
Tolisso Strikes on the Stroke of Half-Time
The complexion of the match shifted dramatically in first-half stoppage time. A moment of individual quality saw P. Sulc provide the crucial assist for C. Tolisso, who clinicaly fired home in the 45th+1 minute. This breakthrough was the definition of a psychological blow, coming at the worst possible time for the visitors. Given the Stakes score of 5.0, this goal carried immense weight for Lyon's top-three aspirations. Nice, who had actually matched Lyon's shot count and posted a respectable 1.23 xG, found themselves chasing a game they had largely managed to neutralize until that point. The lead change forced a shift in strategy that would eventually prove fatal for the away side.
Nartey Puts the Game to Bed
Lyon refused to sit on their narrow lead in the second period. The game was effectively settled in the 64th minute when N. Nartey doubled the advantage with a composed finish. Defensively, Lyon remained unyielding, led by a standout performance from Moussa Niakhaté, whose positioning and interceptions snuffed out any hope of a comeback. A Balance score of 2.2 indicates how Lyon maintained control even as Nice pushed forward. The visitors failed to capitalize on their 3 shots on target, leaving them empty-handed despite a competitive effort. This result marks Lyon's sixth consecutive victory, keeping them firmly entrenched in 3rd place, while Nice remains languishing in 14th.
Key Questions
Who was the top performer of the match?
Moussa Niakhaté earned a 7.6 rating for his dominant defensive display.
What are the implications for the league table?
Lyon strengthens their 3rd place position with 45 points, while Nice remains in 14th with 23.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Lyon's High-Octane Surge Meets Nice Test
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. This clash at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais is a masterclass in contrasting momentums, as Lyon looks to cement their Champions League credentials.
The Setup
Lyon enters this fixture with a Form rating that signals pure dominance, having secured five consecutive victories. Their home win rate of 80% makes them a formidable host. The squad is packed with Stars, most notably the Brazilian prodigy Endrick, whose recent impact has been undeniable. Conversely, Nice finds themselves in the bottom half of the table, struggling to maintain Balance between their tactical structure and creative output. While the Stakes remain moderate for the visitors, Lyon's pursuit of the top two adds significant pressure to this encounter.
Key Battle
The technical duel between Pavel Šulc and Elye Wahi will likely dictate the flow of the match. Šulc has been the focal point of Lyon's creative engine, consistently finding pockets of space in the final third. Nice will rely on the pace and clinical finishing of Wahi to exploit any high-line risks taken by the Lyon defense, but the visitor's attack often lacks the sustained support needed to break down a cohesive back line.
Our Prediction
Everything points to a home victory. Lyon’s combined goals-per-game average of 3.0 suggests a high-scoring affair where their depth will eventually overwhelm the visitors. Despite the individual quality of Mohamed-Ali Cho, Lyon’s midfield controlled by Tyler Morton and the goalkeeping reliability of Dominik Greif should see them through. Expect a 3-1 win for the hosts, fueled by a fast start and dominant possession.