Our Nantes vs Lyon Prediction: 1-1
Nantes vs Lyon in the France Ligue 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday February 8, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Nantes vs Lyon 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
Nantes's Last Match – Nantes vs Lyon
Nantes will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 France Ligue 1 loss to Lyon on February 7. In that match, Nantes recorded 54% possession, firing 11 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nantes | 54% | 11 (3) | 0.66 | 56 |
Lyon | 46% | 7 (3) | 1.21 | 37 |
Lyon's Last Match – Nantes vs Lyon
Lyon will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 France Ligue 1 victory over Nantes, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Lyon saw 46% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nantes | 54% | 11 (3) | 0.66 | 56 |
Lyon | 46% | 7 (3) | 1.21 | 37 |
Nantes vs Lyon Stats
Key Stats
| Nantes | Lyon | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.72 | Attacking Strength | 0.85 |
| 1.31 | Defence Strength | 0.78 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 2.5 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nantes are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per match, while Lyon average 2.4 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.



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