After an unimpressive season under the management of Christophe Galtier, OGC is off to a fresh start with a single goal: to shine in Ligue 1. Several matches have already taken place. One of the most anticipated will pit the Eagles against Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday, November 13. What should we expect from this match? Discover some interesting facts, analyses, and forecasts.
Where to watch the match?
As part of the 15th day of Ligue 1, Lyon will host Nice on November 13, starting at 8 PM. Of course, the most fervent supporters will want to watch the match in person, but it is also possible to watch it live from anywhere.
There are several options for this, such as meeting up in a bar with friends. But those who prefer staying at home can opt for live streaming. In fact, sports streaming is particularly popular for football in France. The sport is by far the most viewed, ahead of tennis, basketball, golf, or rugby. OL even ranks
in the top 5 most streamed football clubs in France alongside PSG, OM, LOSC, and the Rennes club.
Who holds the advantage?
Since 2002, the two teams have had the opportunity to play 42 matches in total. Olympique Lyonnais has won 22 times against Nice. Nice has won ten times, and there were ten draws. In terms of goals, Nice has scored 48 times, while OL has scored 77 times. The last time Nice got the better of Lyon was on October 24, 2021. The match was played at home with a final score of 3-2 as part of the 11th day of the regular Ligue 1 season. As for Lyon, the last time the team beat Nice was on February 12, 2022. OL won that match at home with a score of 2-0.
What are the predictions?
Lyon has won four times out of their last seven matches. The team has conceded two defeats and one draw. During the same period, OL has scored 16 goals and conceded 9. Regarding the Nice team, they have achieved two victories in their last seven encounters, with three defeats and two draws. In summary, Lyon is 5th in Ligue 1, while the Nice team is ranked 12th. According to bookmakers and all these combined data, the victory of OGC Nice is rated between 3 to 3.6. Indeed, the team excels in away games.
For this upcoming encounter, everything suggests that OL has more chances to win a match against Nice: history, goals, recent matches, player performance, etc. However, Nice might just surprise their supporters whose support is unmatched. Let’s not forget that the Gym recently shone against Ajaccio when everything seemed to suggest the Corsicans had the upper hand.
