Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Niels Nkounkou 10'
Sepe Elye Wahi (Jonathan Clauss) 18'
32' Pavel Šulc
36' Tanner Tessmann (Zachary Athekame)
HT
61' ↓ Noah Teye Nartey ↑Corentin Tolisso
61' ↓ Julien Duranville ↑Keito Nakamura
Mohamed Amoura 65'
70' Keito Nakamura
75' ↓ Kail Boudache ↑Felix Bacher
81' ↓ Abner Vinicius ↑Ruben Kluivert
↓ Mohamed Abdelmoneim ↑Alidu Seidu 81'
81' ↓ Pavel Šulc ↑Khalis Merah
↓ Xavier Mandza ↑Sofiane Diop 87'
↓ Axel Witsel ↑Morgan Sanson 87'
↓ Gauthier Hein ↑Isak Jansson 87'
Sepe Elye Wahi 90'+3
Sepe Elye Wahi 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lyon
Goalkeepers
Rémy Descamps 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Zachary Athekame 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Clinton Mata 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moussa Niakhaté 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Abner
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Mads Bidstrup 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Tanner Tessmann 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Julien Duranville
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Noah Teye Nartey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Kaïl Boudache 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Pavel Šulc
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Dominik Greif 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ruben Kluivert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felix Bacher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kiliane Merah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Morton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Corentin Tolisso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rémi Himbert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keito Nakamura 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Ernest Nuamah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nice
Goalkeepers
Yehvann Diouf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Mohamed Abdelmonem
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
8
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Youssouf Ndayishimiye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
X. Mandza Tsiendi
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Jonathan Clauss
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Hicham Boudaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Axel Witsel 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
37%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Niels Nkounkou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gauthier Hein
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
34%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Mohamed Amine Amoura
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Elye Wahi 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.4
Rating
BENCH
Teddy Boulhendi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Hamza Koutoune
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alidu Seidu
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Sofiane Diop
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djibril Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morgan Sanson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isak Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Morana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan Ngoumou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/15/2026 | Lyon | 2 - 0 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Parc Olympique Lyonnais |
| 10/18/2025 | Nice | 3 - 2 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 03/09/2025 | Nice | 0 - 2 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 12/01/2024 | Lyon | 4 - 1 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 02/16/2024 | Lyon | 1 - 0 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 08/27/2023 | Nice | 0 - 0 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 06/03/2023 | Nice | 3 - 1 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 11/11/2022 | Lyon | 1 - 1 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 02/12/2022 | Lyon | 2 - 0 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 10/24/2021 | Nice | 3 - 2 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
Lyon Win
Nice Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -11
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -11
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Lyon
Nice
Lyon
Nice
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Groupama Stadium Breathes a VAR-Infused Sigh of Relief
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. An explosive four-minute blitz and a late stroke of technological luck secured a vital home win for a stubborn Lyon side.
The Eagles Strike First
Nice arrived with clear intent, instantly edging possession and putting the hosts on the back foot. The Balance of power shifted early. Just 18 minutes in, Jonathan Clauss engineered the breakthrough, serving up a perfect delivery for Sepe Elye Wahi to finish with aplomb. It was a deserved lead for the visitors, whose tactical setup suffocated Lyon in the opening phases. The home crowd grew restless as their side struggled to find any meaningful rhythm against a disciplined Nice defensive block.
A Four-Minute Turnaround
Momentum is a fickle friend. Around the half-hour mark, the Intensity spiked off the charts as Lyon woke from their slumber. Pavel Šulc delivered a clinical strike in the 32nd minute, restoring parity and completely altering the mood at Groupama Stadium. Before Nice could regroup, the hosts struck again. Zachary Athekame cut through the defensive lines, finding Tanner Tessmann who made no mistake in the 36th minute. A sudden, vicious comeback turned the match entirely on its head before the halftime whistle blew.
Ten Men and Technological Drama
The second half developed into a gripping siege. High Stakes dictated the final twenty minutes after Keito Nakamura received a straight red card for a serious foul. Reduced to ten men, Lyon retreated deep. Nice poured forward, racking up nine corners and producing immense set-piece pressure. The ultimate climax arrived in the 90th minute. Wahi thought he had stolen a dramatic equalizer, but a VAR review silenced the away end, cancelling the goal. Lyon clung on to a chaotic 2-1 victory, keeping their European ambitions firmly on track.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Keito Nakamura impact the match?
It completely altered the tactical landscape. Lyon dropped deep into a defensive block, inviting immense pressure and a barrage of late corners from Nice.
How did VAR change this match?
In the dying moments, VAR denied Sepe Elye Wahi a 90th-minute equalizer, ensuring Lyon survived the late onslaught to secure all three points.
How did Lyon complete the comeback from behind?
A sudden surge in tempo saw Pavel Šulc and Tanner Tessmann score within four minutes of each other, stunning Nice before halftime.
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.
Early Pressure Mounts at Groupama Stadium
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. A compelling early-season clash where the points gap is remarkably slim, meaning a slip-up could drag either side down the table into a grueling scrap.
The Setup
Lyon sit fourth, but the Ligue 1 table remains deceptively tight at this stage. A mere three points separate the hosts from Nice down in ninth place. A modest Form rating reflects the recent mixed results for both camps, hinting at underlying vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, a strong Balance score suggests a fiercely contested 90 minutes with very little room for error. The Stakes are rising rapidly in this campaign. Dropping points here is simply not an option if either club wants to avoid early-season panic. Expect world-class Stars like L. Openda to demand the ball early and try to force the issue for the hosts.
Key Battle
The outcome hinges entirely on the midfield transition. The home side's engine room must dictate the tempo against a visiting defensive block built specifically to absorb pressure and launch sweeping counter-attacks. It will be a war of attrition in the center of the pitch. If the away side manages to effectively break the high press, they will find plenty of joy exposing the spaces left behind on the flanks.
Our Prediction
Firepower should eventually make the difference, but it will not be straightforward. We expect a narrow home victory, with the hosts grinding out a 2-1 win. Look for the deciding goal to come late in the second half when tired legs create critical gaps in the defensive lines.