Lyon vs Nice prediction: FRANCE: Ligue 1 betting tips on match 2024-11-30 16:00.
[p]Lyon’s midweek win against Qarabag in the UEFA Europa League (4-1) extended their record to just one defeat in their last 12 (W7, D4) competitive outings. Exclusively in Ligue 1, they have collected 15 points during that sequence meaning that Les Gones are among the most in-form teams in the division and have risen to put themselves back in contention for the European spots.[/p]
[p]Currently in the midst of their longest unbeaten Ligue 1 run since January 2021 (W4, D3), Pierre Sage’s side can now record back-to-back home wins for the first time this season on the domestic front. Having scored first in five of the last seven league games, they’ll seek another quick start here, though it’s worth noting Lyon have already failed to win twice on home soil this term when netting the opener (W2, D1, L1).[/p]
[p]Sunday’s opponents Nice were on the wrong end of a midweek 4-1 thumping in the UEL against Rangers. Les Aiglons will hope a return to league action can help them bounce back given they are unbeaten in their last eight domestic matches (W4, D4) with three wins in their last four in the competition (D1). They sit a point and a place above Lyon in fifth pre-round, making this a potentially crucial clash in the race for Europe. [/p]
[p]Franck Haise’s side come into the weekend as the third-highest scorers in Ligue 1 (23), having drawn a blank just twice across their opening 12 games. Yet, they have failed to score in three of the last five H2Hs, including each of the most recent two. They also haven’t won successive Ligue 1 away games since October 2023, and if those unwanted records tumble on Sunday, Nice could find themselves in the top three come the end of the weekend.[/p]
[p]Players to watch: Six of Georges Mikautadze’s eight goal involvements for club and country this season (G7, A1) have come in the second half. Having missed Thursday’s game through suspension, returning Sofiane Diop has registered a goal involvement in each of his last three appearances (G1, A2), with all three coming in the second half.[/p]
[p]Hot streak: Nice are the only team in Ligue 1 yet to concede a goal in the first 15 minutes this season, while Lyon are the only team yet to score in that period.[/p]
[p]Written by Ben Olawumi[/p]