Our Lille vs Nice Prediction: 2-1
Lille vs Nice in the France Ligue 1 is scheduled for an 19:05 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 18, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Lille vs Nice prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Lille's Last Match – Toulouse vs Lille
Lille will look to carry forward their winning form after a 4-0 France Ligue 1 success over Toulouse on April 12. In that match, Lille recorded 63% possession, firing 12 shots at goal, with 10 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Toulouse | 37% | 4 (1) | 0.95 | 19 |
Lille | 63% | 12 (10) | 1.84 | 37 |
Nice's Last Match – Nice vs Le Havre
Nice will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 France Ligue 1 draw against Le Havre on April 12. In that match, Nice controlled 46% of possession and managed 10 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nice | 46% | 10 (5) | 2.04 | 38 |
Le Havre | 54% | 8 (5) | 1.95 | 41 |
Lille vs Nice Stats
Key Stats
| Lille | Nice | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.18 | Attacking Strength | 0.84 |
| 0.92 | Defence Strength | 1.24 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lille are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Nice average 0.7 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Lille 16-6
Nice 7-18
What are the odds for this match?
Lille to win: @1.6
Draw: @3.7
Nice to win: @5.75
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85



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