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Nice vs Lille Prediction, Tips & Odds

Nice vs Lille

Ligue 1Regular Season - 5
Nice
#14 · Ligue 1
WLDLD
2 - 1
Allianz Riviera, Nice (35,624)
Referee: Willy Delajod
Lille
#4 · Ligue 1
WLWLW
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.65
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.60 (implied 62.4%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 64.9% probability (an expert ratio of 1.54). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (64.9% vs 62.4%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Lille to win this match with a projected scoreline of 1-0. Currently sitting in fourth place, Lille has demonstrated strong early-season form, securing two wins and a draw from their first three matches. They have scored five goals while conceding only two, showcasing a solid goal difference of plus three. Their ability to find the net consistently, combined with a strong defensive record, makes them a formidable opponent. In contrast, Nice finds themselves in a challenging position at 15th in the standings, having yet to secure a win this season. With two draws and one loss from their three matches, they have struggled offensively, managing only one goal while conceding four. Their recent form indicates ongoing difficulties, with four draws and one loss in their last five matches, which highlights their inability to turn performances into victories. According to the model, Lille has a 48.1% chance of winning the match, while Nice's win probability stands at 24.1%. The projected score reflects a tight contest, with the likelihood of under 2.5 goals at 47.3% and both teams scoring at 51.2%. One caveat to consider is that if Nice can improve their attacking output, they could pose a greater threat than their current form suggests. The full method of this analysis is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, employing an in-house model that assesses expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Nice Win33%3.26
Draw24%3.46
Lille Win43%2.18
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.6053.6%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
2.0651.4%

Nice manage games at home, conceding just 1.21 goals per match. Lille score 1.39 on the road.

Correct Score
Nice 1-1 Lille
6.2716.0%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 16.0% probability.

Asian Handicap
Lille -0.0
1.6037%

Lille have been the stronger side, winning 48% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.27
16.0%
1-2
8.33
12.0%
0-1
8.62
11.6%
2-1
10.76
9.3%
1-0
10.92
9.2%
0-2
11.04
9.1%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 16.0% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Nice
-0.0
2.38
Lille
+0.0
1.60
Nice
-0.3
2.80
Lille
+0.3
1.88
Nice
-1.5
6.50
Lille
+1.5
4.50

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Lille are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Nice vs Lille
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
3.323.482.201.782.061.602.19
Betfair
3.253.302.151.732.001.532.38
Pinnacle
3.363.542.231.802.13——
SBO
3.073.332.151.762.11——
William Hill
3.203.302.15——1.622.25
Bet365
3.253.502.151.802.001.622.20
1xBet
3.413.582.261.842.121.602.22
Betano
3.253.552.181.822.051.652.15
BetVictor
3.203.602.151.711.981.602.20

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
91.4%
Over 1.5 Goals
76.3%
Over 2.5 Goals
48.6%
Over 3.5 Goals
32.8%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XNice or Draw
57%1.68
12Nice or Lille
76%1.29
X2Draw or Lille
67%1.33

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Nice leads 4-2)
4 Nice4 Draw2 Lille
18 Apr
Lille
0-0
Nice
Ligue 1
Oct 25
Nice
2-0
Lille
Ligue 1
Jan 25
Lille
2-1
Nice
Ligue 1
Nov 24
Nice
2-2
Lille
Ligue 1
May 24
Lille
2-2
Nice
Ligue 1
Aug 23
Nice
1-1
Lille
Ligue 1
Jan 23
Nice
1-0
Lille
Ligue 1
Aug 22
Lille
1-2
Nice
Ligue 1
May 22
Nice
1-3
Lille
Ligue 1
Aug 21
Lille
0-4
Nice
Ligue 1

In the last 10 matches between Nice and Lille, Nice has won 4 times, Lille has won 2 times, and there have been 4 draws. The scorelines indicate a relatively balanced rivalry, with several matches ending in draws and a mix of narrow and moderate victories. Notably, three of Nice's wins came with a margin of at least two goals, while Lille's victories have been tighter, with only one match featuring a significant margin. The most recent draw was a goalless affair, highlighting that both teams can be defensively solid against each other.

Ligue 1 Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Monaco
541083513
WDWWW
2
Lyon
5320102811
WDWDW
3
Paris FC
532083511
WDWWD
4
Lille
531184410
LWWDW
5
Rennes
531189-110
LWWWD
6
Paris Saint Germain
52218718
WWLDD
14
Nice
512236-35
WLDLD
16
Estac Troyes
5113411-74
LLLWD
17
Marseille
510478-13
LLLLW
18
Le Havre
502347-32
LDLDL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
NiceHome
1W2D0L
3 playedGF 3 · GA 21.67 pts/game
LilleAway
2W0D1L
3 playedGF 4 · GA 22.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
NiceLille
1.09Goals p.g.1.39
1.21Goals conceded p.g.0.97
36%Clean sheets42%
24%Win rate48%
2.3Avg goals in match2.36
1.29xG per game1.25
-0.10xGA per game0.28
47%Possession %35%
3.3Shots on target / game6.0
5.0Corners per game1.5
Nice
Recent Form

Nice have won 4 of their last 14 matches at home, drawing 8 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include beat Lille 2-1 and drew with Le Mans 1-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 8W 14D 11L from the last 33 games (24% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: NiceAll competitions
20 Sept
Nice
2-1
Lille
Ligue 1
12 Sept
Auxerre
1-0
Nice
Ligue 1
05 Sept
Nice
1-1
Le Mans
Ligue 1
30 Aug
Paris FC
3-0
Nice
Ligue 1
22 Aug
Nice
0-0
Lorient
Ligue 1
15 Aug
Hull City
0-0
Nice
Friendlies Clubs
8
Win
24%
14
Draw
42%
11
Lost
33%
Lille
Recent Form

Lille have won 10 of their last 17 matches on the road, drawing 3 and losing 4. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Nice 2-1 and beat Toulouse 0-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 16W 8D 9L from the last 33 games (48% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: LilleAll competitions
02 Oct
Lille
2-1
Zulte Waregem
Friendlies Clubs
20 Sept
Nice
2-1
Lille
Ligue 1
13 Sept
Lille
2-0
Estac Troyes
Ligue 1
08 Sept
Lille
2-3
Real Betis
UEFA Champions League
03 Sept
Toulouse
0-1
Lille
Ligue 1
28 Aug
Lille
2-2
Paris Saint Germain
Ligue 1
16
Win
48%
8
Draw
24%
9
Lost
27%

Lineups

Confirmed

Nice3-4-2-1Confirmed

5Mohamed AbdelmonemDEF
35X. Mandza TsiendiDEF
55Y. NdayishimiyeDEF
11E. WahiFWD
23Y. DioufGK
39D. CoulibalyMID
9M. AmouraMID
7G. HeinMID
27N. NkounkouMID
28A. WitselMID
92J. ClaussMID
36A. SeiduDEF
84H. KoutouneDEF
2A. AbdiDEF
21I. JanssonFWD
29N. NgoumouFWD
77T. BoulhendiGK
6H. BoudaouiMID
87E. PereiraMID
10S. DiopMID

Lille4-2-3-1Confirmed

22Tiago SantosDEF
15R. PerraudDEF
4Alexsandro RibeiroDEF
3N. NgoyDEF
18A. UedaFWD
1B. ÖzerGK
6N. BentalebMID
21B. AndréMID
19B. ÖnalMID
10H. HaraldssonMID
8E. MbappéMID
24C. VerdonkDEF
26I. CossierDEF
7D. BakwaFWD
11O. SahraouiFWD
28G. PerrinFWD
9O. GiroudFWD
12O. GillGK
14M. KjærgaardMID
17N. MukauMID

Unavailable Players

6 players

Nice4

✕A. Mendy
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
✕L. Abergel
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
✕M. Bombito
Missing FixtureLeg Injury
✕M. Sanson
Missing FixtureSurgery

Lille2

✕H. Igamane
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
✕T. Nianzou
Missing FixtureKnock

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

Value Bets
Nice Win3.26 (33.1%)
Lille Win2.18 (43.2%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.78 (48.6%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.06 (51.4%)
Both Teams Score1.60 (53.6%)
BTTS No2.23 (46.4%)
Speculative
Draw3.46 (23.6%)

Yellow Card Prediction

Willy Delajod has averaged 3.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Nice have averaged 5.0 corners per match at home; Lille 1.5 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 4.3 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Lille have generated 1.25 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 48% of them. They put 6.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Lille player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.