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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
5' M. Bard (S. Diop)
Clinton Mata 26'
P. Sulc (R. Kluivert) 29'
33' Mohamed-Ali Cho
35' S. Diop (J. Boga)
HT
55' H. Boudaoui (J. Clauss)
66' ↓ Dante ↑J. Bah
↓ Abner Vinicius ↑N. Tagliafico 68'
↓ A. Karabec ↑R. Ghezzal 68'
73' ↓ S. Diop ↑M. Sanson
73' ↓ J. Boga ↑T. Gouveia
73' ↓ M. Cho ↑T. Louchet
↓ Clinton Mata ↑M. Niakhate 77'
↓ T. Morton ↑T. Tessmann 77'
↓ M. Fofana ↑A. Moreira 77'
P. Sulc 90'
Moussa Niakhaté 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nice
Goalkeepers
Yehvann Diouf 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
5
Saves
8.2
Rating
Defenders
Antoine Mendy 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Kojo Peprah Oppong
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Dante 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Midfielders
Jonathan Clauss 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Hicham Boudaoui 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Charles Vanhoutte 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.5
Rating
Melvin Bard
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Mohamed-Ali Cho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Sofiane Diop
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Jérémie Boga 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
BENCH
Maxime Dupé 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Abdulay Bah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Louchet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salis Abdul Samed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tanguy Ndombele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morgan Sanson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tiago Gouveia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isak Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Carlos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lyon
Goalkeepers
Dominik Greif 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Ainsley Maitland-Niles
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
50%
Pass Acc
Clinton Mata 
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
87
Passes
3
Duels
Ruben Kluivert 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
10
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Abner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Midfielders
Tyler Morton
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Corentin Tolisso
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
69
Passes
15
Duels
Adam Karabec
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
Pavel Šulc 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.5
Rating
Malick Fofana
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Forwards
Martín Satriano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Lassine Diarra
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Moussa Niakhaté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás Tagliafico 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kiliane Merah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tanner Tessmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus de Carvalho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Afonso Moreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rachid Ghezzal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Nice Win
Lyon Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -15
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Šulc Powerless Against Nice's Defensive Masterclass: 3-2 Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 94/100. Nice denies Lyon victory despite a relentless assault from the visitors, as Pavel Šulc's brace proves insufficient against clinical finishing and heroic goalkeeping at the Allianz Riviera.
Bard's Lightning Start Sets the Tone
Nice strikes first. In the 5th minute, Mathys Bard opens the scoring from Sofiane Diop's assist, establishing the match's balance immediately. Lyon equalises swiftly: at 29 minutes, Šulc levels through Ryan Kluivert's setup. Then the pivotal moment—VAR cancels a Nice penalty at 33 minutes, freezing Lyon's momentum at a critical juncture and shifting the intensity decisively.
Lyon's Bombardment: 29 Shots, Two Goals
Lyon dominates with 69% possession and a barrage of 29 shots, yet Nice's defensive wall absorbs the pressure. Diop adds a second at 35 minutes (assist Jérémie Boga), then Hicham Boudaoui seals it at 55 via Jonathan Clauss's cross. Goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf denies a penalty with a crucial save, becoming the invisible architect of Nice's triumph.
Šulc's Late Brace: Too Little, Too Late
At 90 minutes, Šulc adds a spectacular second, but it's a consolation. Lyon accumulates 17 corners and 34 combined shots, exposing the stakes of dominance without clinical precision. Nice, with just 5 shots, converts each chance into gold. This is football at its most brutal—a victory stolen from possession, a triumph of will over statistics.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
The 33rd-minute penalty cancellation denied Lyon a potential 2-1 lead, handing Nice the initiative at a decisive turning point.
What made Pavel Šulc the standout performer?
His brace (2 goals) and 4 key passes (8.5 rating) showcase dominant attacking play, though lacking collective support for victory.
What caused this five-goal thriller?
Three lead changes, Lyon's 69% possession dominance countered by Nice's clinical finishing and Diouf's heroic goalkeeping.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Survival Instincts Take Center Stage at Allianz Riviera
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 56/100. This is a high-pressure encounter where the fear of falling further into the abyss outweighs the ambition for attacking flair.
The Setup
On October 18, 2025, Nice hosts Lyon in a match where the Stakes are purely about survival. Nice's recent Form has been alarming, leaving them in a precarious 12th position and desperate for points. While Lyon has shown better Balance on the road this season, they remain vulnerable to teams fighting for their lives. The presence of Stars like Sofiane Diop provides a glimmer of hope for the home supporters at the Allianz Riviera.
Key Battle
The tactical struggle will hinge on the midfield transition. Nice’s backline, marshaled by the veteran Dante, must remain disciplined against a Lyon side that thrives on counter-attacks. Lyon's goalkeeper Dominik Greif has been in stellar form and will be the final barrier against Nice’s creative sparks.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey affair dominated by physical duels. Lyon is likely to strike first through G. Mikautadze, but the home side's desperation will eventually lead to a late, scrappy equalizer. A 1-1 draw is the most probable outcome as neither side can afford the catastrophic consequences of a defeat.