Round 5 - Ligue 1
OGC Nice VS Lille OSC
Allianz Riviera
19 September, 2026
Overview:
Lille arrive with the stronger recent form and better attacking output, while Nice have shown more defensive instability in recent matches. The head-to-head record is historically balanced, but the latest matchup ended 0-0, suggesting a competitive game with limited separation.
Recent H2H results: 0-0 draw
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-2 in favor of Lille OSC.
Nice are likely to defend compactly and look for counters, while Lille should try to control tempo, keep the ball, and attack wide spaces. Set pieces and second-half adjustments may be decisive because Lille have shown better in-game adaptation.
Lille's stronger form, better goal output, and superior possession profile tilt the matchup toward an away result, but the recent goalless head-to-head and Nice's home resilience keep draw probability meaningful.
Last Update: 02-08-2026
Stats:
| OGC Nice | Lille OSC |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 38.4 | 61.6 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.8 | 2.6 |
| Win Probability | |
| 24 | 47 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSG | 24 | 4 | 6 | 76 |
| 2 | RC Lens | 22 | 4 | 8 | 70 |
| 3 | Lille | 18 | 7 | 9 | 61 |
| 4 | Olympique Lyon | 18 | 6 | 10 | 60 |
| 5 | Marseille | 18 | 5 | 11 | 59 |
| 6 | Stade Rennais | 17 | 8 | 9 | 59 |
| 7 | Monaco | 16 | 6 | 12 | 54 |
| 8 | Strasbourg | 15 | 8 | 11 | 53 |
| 9 | Lorient | 11 | 12 | 11 | 45 |
| 10 | Toulouse | 12 | 8 | 13 | 44 |
| 11 | Paris FC | 11 | 11 | 12 | 44 |
| 12 | Brest | 10 | 9 | 15 | 39 |
| 13 | Angers SCO | 9 | 9 | 16 | 36 |
| 14 | Le Havre | 7 | 14 | 13 | 35 |
| 15 | Auxerre | 8 | 10 | 16 | 34 |
| 16 | Nice | 7 | 11 | 16 | 32 |
| 17 | Nantes | 5 | 8 | 20 | 23 |
| 18 | FC Metz | 3 | 8 | 23 | 17 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Lepaul | REN | FRA | 34 | 21 | 5 |
| J. Panichelli | RC | ARG | 27 | 16 | 1 |
| M. Greenwood | MAR | ENG | 33 | 16 | 8 |
| L. Sinayoko | AJA | MAL | 32 | 13 | 4 |