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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
⚡ Intensity
75
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
3
🎲 Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
22' Nathan Ngoy
45'+1 Xavier Mandza
HT
↓ Ethan Mbappe ↑Dilane Bakwa 55'
57' Mohamed Amoura
58' ↓ Youssouf Ndayishimiye ↑Alidu Seidu
↓ Hákon Arnar Haraldsson ↑Olivier Giroud 64'
↓ Basar Onal ↑Osame Sahraoui 64'
↓ Benjamin André ↑Maurits Kjaergaard 64'
67' Mohamed Amoura (Gauthier Hein)
73' ↓ Djibril Coulibaly ↑Everton Pereira
74' ↓ Sepe Elye Wahi ↑Sofiane Diop
77' ↓ Mohamed Amoura ↑Nathan Ngoumou
↓ Nabil Bentaleb ↑Ngal'ayel Mukau 77'
78' ↓ Niels Nkounkou ↑Ali Abdi
Ayase Ueda (Maurits Kjaergaard) 79'
Maurits Kjaergaard 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nice
Goalkeepers
Yehvann Diouf 
OCTOPUS
7
Saves
7
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Mohamed Abdelmonem 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youssouf Ndayishimiye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
X. Mandza Tsiendi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Jonathan Clauss 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Djibril Coulibaly 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Axel Witsel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niels Nkounkou
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Gauthier Hein 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.7
Rating
Mohamed Amine Amoura 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Elye Wahi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
BENCH
Teddy Boulhendi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alidu Seidu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ali El Abdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hamza Koutoune
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Everton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hicham Boudaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sofiane Diop
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isak Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan Ngoumou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lille
Goalkeepers
Berke Özer 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Tiago Santos
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Nathan Ngoy 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.5
Rating
Alexsandro Ribeiro 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Romain Perraud
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Benjamin André
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Nabil Bentaleb
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Ethan Mbappé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Hákon Arnar Haraldsson 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
0
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Başar Önal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Forwards
Ayase Ueda 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Orlando Gill
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Isaac Cossier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Calvin Verdonk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maurits Kjærgaard
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
Ngal'ayel Mukau
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Olivier Giroud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaëtan Perrin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Osame Sahraoui
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Dilane Bakwa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/18/2026 | Lille | 0 - 0 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
| 10/29/2025 | Nice | 2 - 0 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 01/17/2025 | Lille | 2 - 1 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
| 11/10/2024 | Nice | 2 - 2 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 05/19/2024 | Lille | 2 - 2 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
| 08/11/2023 | Nice | 1 - 1 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 01/29/2023 | Nice | 1 - 0 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 08/31/2022 | Lille | 1 - 2 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Decathlon Arena – Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
| 05/14/2022 | Nice | 1 - 3 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 08/14/2021 | Lille | 0 - 4 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
Nice Win
Lille Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -1
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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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Relegation Battlers Rip Up the Script
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. A monumental triumph against the odds that could completely redefine the survival picture at the bottom of the table.
Early Dominance
The opening exchanges heavily favoured the visitors as Lille settled into an immediate rhythm, pinning their struggling hosts back deep into their own half. The high-flyers controlled possession with a clinical swagger expected of a top-four outfit, severely testing the fragile defensive resolve at the Allianz Riviera. The immense Stakes clearly weighed heavily on Nice, whose collective anxiety peaked early when Nathan Ngoy inadvertently turned the ball into his own net. For a fleeting period, it genuinely looked as though the relegation-threatened side was destined for another punishing afternoon against vastly superior opposition.
The Tides Turn
However, pure survival instinct quickly sparked a massive and undeniable shift in Intensity. The hosts steadfastly refused to crumble, remaining alive in the contest largely thanks to the breathtaking reflexes of Y. Diouf, who registered multiple crucial saves to weather the unrelenting storm. Having valiantly survived the onslaught, the home side found their critical breakthrough. A clever, line-breaking ball from Gauthier Hein unlocked the defence, allowing Mohamed Amoura to step up and strike a lethal blow. That sublime goal instantly shattered the Balance of power, completely rattling a previously comfortable visiting defensive unit.
Holding the Fort
The frantic closing stages morphed into a gruelling battle of wills. The visitors pushed relentlessly to rescue the match, injecting fresh attacking creativity through Maurits Kjaergaard off the bench and finding late joy via the clinical Ayase Ueda. Yet, all that late pressure simply was not enough to overcome the determined hosts. The home side dug incredibly deep, absorbing heavy fire to secure a sensational 2-1 win. The incredible Upset Factor of this historic result sends massive shockwaves through the league standings, serving as a brilliant reminder that no fixture is a foregone conclusion.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Nice's season?
This monumental victory breathes vital life into their relegation battle, delivering crucial points and massive psychological momentum for the fixtures ahead.
How did substitute M. Amoura change the game?
He introduced raw directness and pace into the final third, finding the back of the net to ruthlessly punish the opposition and spark the turnaround.
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.
Top Meets Bottom on the Riviera
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 77/100. Lille's early title charge crashes into a desperate Nice side already fighting relegation fears in a clash of complete opposites.
The Setup
Top-of-the-table Lille arrive at the Allianz Riviera this September 20, 2026, looking like genuine contenders. Their unbeaten run and ten-point haul fuel early title chatter, standing in brutal contrast to the bleak picture for Nice. The hosts sit dead last with a mere two points. A huge gap in Form dictates the narrative here. Still, defensive resilience might be Nice's only saving grace. Despite their dire league position, they have kept things surprisingly tight at the back. High Stakes define this fixture, bridging a title race at the summit and a gritty survival scrap at the bottom.
Key Battle
The attacking burden falls squarely on E. Wahi. He represents the lone spark for the hosts, desperate to ignite a stagnant forward line that has produced just one goal all season. Across the pitch, he faces a masterclass in longevity from Olivier Giroud. The veteran striker continues to defy age, already tallying a goal and two assists. This duel of Stars pits raw, urgent necessity against cultured, clinical experience.
Our Prediction
Lille's momentum is simply too overwhelming to halt. Expect the visitors to control possession and eventually dismantle a stubborn home block by the second half. A 2-0 away win feels inevitable given the glaring disparity in quality and Balance.