There will be an interesting fixture in Ligue 1 this weekend, as Lyon and Nice play their final fixture before the World Cup break. Both sides currently sit outside the European places, and a victory will give them the best possible chance of getting involved in the battle after the World Cup.
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It hasn’t been the most encouraging start to the season for either Lyon or Nice this term, as they would have been hoping to challenge for a place in Europe this term. The French sides both sit comfortably outside the top five places in the Ligue 1 standings, with Lyon narrowly ahead of their rivals this weekend coming into the fixture.
Lyon has picked up just two wins from their previous five fixtures in France, and they sit seven points adrift of fifth-placed Monaco coming into their 15th game of the season. Lyon’s two-game winning run was ended in their previous fixture, as they were beaten on the road by Marseille.
Nice could move above their rivals this weekend, as they look to go six games without defeat in Ligue 1. They have won three times over the course of their previous five matches in France, which includes victories in each of their previous two. However, the remain eight points off the European places despite that impressive run of form.
Their most recent victory was picked up last weekend, as Nice battled to a 1-0 success against Brest at home. The only goal of the game was scored ten minutes into the second half, with Gaetan Laborde scoring the winning goal. Their recent form could give them an excellent chance of claiming victory this Friday.
Lyon vs Nice Head to Head
Nice has a fairly good record in this fixture, as they have won three of the previous five, and five of the last eight matches that they have played against Lyon. However, this exact fixture was won 2-0 by Lyon last season, which was their second home win in four league meetings against Nice.
Lyon vs Nice Prediction
This could be a fixture that goes either way on Friday. However, we like the chances of Nice taking the points, as they have been slightly more consistent in their previous fixtures in the league. We could see them moving above the hosts on Friday by claiming a 1-0 win.
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