Lyon 2-1 Nice: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Lyon return to league action with home momentum but little recovery time after Europe, and Fonseca has already confirmed substantial rotation. Nice travel in better recent league rhythm and with a more settled core, although long-term absences continue to thin their midfield and defensive options. The match should turn on whether Lyon’s altered front line can establish territorial control before Nice’s wing-backs and quick inside forwards find transition space. Groupama Stadium history leans towards Lyon, but the visitors have the conditions to make this a far less straightforward home performance.

Head-to-head analysis

This is a favourable home fixture historically for Lyon: they have won four of the last five league meetings in Lyon, including the most recent one. The broader recent series is competitive, however, with Nice also recording several high-scoring home wins.

Injuries and absences

Openda and Tagliafico are the most shape-altering Lyon absences, reducing central finishing presence and the established left-sided outlet. Nice’s losses of Bombito, Mendy and Abergel remove depth from the defensive and midfield spine, leaving less protection if their wing-backs are pinned back.

Form (last 5)

Lyon vs Nice stats

Last meetings

• 2026-02-15Lyon 2-0 Nice
• 2025-10-18Nice 3-2 Lyon
• 2025-03-09Nice 0-2 Lyon
• 2024-12-01Lyon 4-1 Nice
• 2024-02-16Lyon 1-0 Nice
• 2023-08-27Nice 0-0 Lyon

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