Nice vs Olympique Lyonnais Prediction & Preview
Introduction to the Match
The upcoming match between Nice and Olympique Lyonnais in the 25th round of the France Ligue 1 promises to be an exciting encounter. Nice, currently sitting in 3rd place with 46 points, will host 6th-placed Olympique Lyonnais, who have 39 points, at the Allianz Riviera. This match pits two teams with different recent form against each other, making it a compelling contest.
Recent Form and Head-to-Head
Nice have been in strong form, securing 7 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws in their last 10 matches, which translates to 23 points. In contrast, Olympique Lyonnais have won 4, lost 4, and drawn 2, accumulating 14 points in the same period. Historically, the head-to-head matches between these two teams have been closely contested, with Nice winning 1, Olympique Lyonnais winning 2, and 2 draws in their last 5 encounters. Notably, Olympique Lyonnais's last victory over Nice was a convincing 4-1 win, but Nice's home form, where they average 1.75 goals scored and only 0.25 goals conceded per game, makes them a formidable opponent.
Goal Averages and Defensive Solidity
Nice score an average of 1.6 goals per game in their last 10 matches, while Olympique Lyonnais average 1.8 goals per game. However, Nice's defensive record, especially at home, is impressive, with an average of 0.25 goals conceded per game. This solidity at the back, combined with their ability to score, makes Nice a strong contender for the win. Olympique Lyonnais's away form, where they concede an average of 1.4 goals per game, could be their weakness.
Over/Under 2.5 Analysis
Considering the goal averages, the Over/Under 2.5 result is an interesting prospect. Nice's matches have ended with an average of 2.5 total goals scored, while Olympique Lyonnais's matches have averaged 3 total goals scored. However, it's significant that 0% of Nice's home matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals, suggesting their defensive strength at home could lead to a lower-scoring match. The odds indicate that the bookies expect a relatively high-scoring match, but given Nice's defensive record, the Under 2.5 odds may offer better value.
Bet Analysis
Given the information, the odds for a home win are 2, an away win is 3.5, and a draw is 3.7. For the Over/Under 2.5, the odds are 1.61 for Over and 2.3 for Under. Considering Nice's strong defensive record at home and their recent form, they have a good chance of securing a win. However, the value of the odds suggests that while a home win is likely, the Under 2.5 result, given Nice's defensive solidity at home, could offer a better payout considering the risk.
Conclusion and Bet Choice
Given all the considerations, the most appealing bets seem to be on Nice to win at home, given their strong recent form and defensive solidity, and on Under 2.5 goals, considering Nice's home matches have consistently ended with fewer than 2.5 goals.
Main Bet: Home @ 2 Alternative Bet: Under 2.5 @ 2.3
Note: Form & statistics are taken from their last 10 played games.
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