Ligue 1 Regular Season - 8
Nice 3 - 2 FT Lyon
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' ↓ M. Cho ↑T. Louchet
73' ↓ S. Diop ↑M. Sanson
73' ↓ J. Boga ↑T. Gouveia
↓ 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
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Nice
Goalkeepers
Y. Diouf 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
5
Saves
8.2
Rating
Defenders
Midfielders
J. Clauss 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
H. Boudaoui 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
C. Vanhoutte 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.5
Rating
M. Bard
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
M. Dupe 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Bah 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Louchet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Abdul Samed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Ndombele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Sanson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Gouveia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lyon
Goalkeepers
D. Greif 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
A. Maitland-Niles
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
50%
Pass Acc
Clinton Mata
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
R. Kluivert 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
10
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Abner Vinicius
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Midfielders
T. Morton
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
C. Tolisso 
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
69
Passes
15
Duels
A. Karabec
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
P. Sulc 
CLUTCH HERO
0
Goal Time
0
Goal Time
0
Impact
8.5
Rating
M. Fofana
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Forwards
M. Satriano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
L. Diarra
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Niakhate
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Tagliafico 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
K. Merah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Tessmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. de Carvalho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Moreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Ghezzal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
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
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +18
P: 19 GD: +26
P: 20 GD: +24
P: 20 GD: +13
P: 20 GD: +4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 19 GD: +9
P: 20 GD: +8
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -5
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 20 GD: -17
P: 20 GD: -15
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Šulc Powerless Against Nice's Defensive Masterclass: 3-2 Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 88/100. 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.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
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.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match ?
Yes, if you enjoy high-stakes drama and the tactical tension of a relegation battle.
What's the predicted outcome ?
A 1-1 draw, as both teams prioritize avoiding defeat over chasing a risky win.
Where are Nice and Lyon in the league table ?
Nice sits 12th with 8 points, while Lyon is higher in the table but still under pressure.
What is Nice's current form ?
Poor, having suffered four losses in their last five matches before a recent win.
Who is the in-form player to watch ?
Sofiane Diop (Nice) is the key threat with 3 goals in 4 matches and a 7.3 rating.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.