Nice vs Lille Prediction for 30 October 2025 - Football

🔊 Can Nice secure their third consecutive victory in the French league? On Wednesday, during the 10th round of Ligue 1, the "Eaglets" will host Lille on their home turf. Both teams have won their last two matches in the domestic competition, yet suffered defeats in the Europa League. Bookmakers have pegged the "Dogs" as the favorites in this clash. But is that really the case? You'll find a prediction for the outcome of this match in our article.

Head-to-Head

📊 In the last four encounters between Nice and Lille, both teams have found the back of the net at least once. In each of these instances, the bet on both teams to score has come through.

Nice Team Overview

⚫ Nice have found their rhythm in the French league, bouncing back from a shaky start. However, their European campaign tells a different story, as they have suffered defeats in all three rounds without securing a single point. Such results inevitably put psychological pressure on the players, making it crucial for them to turn things around in the Europa League.

🔴 In Ligue 1, the "Eaglets" are on a four-match unbeaten run, with two draws followed by two victories. They defeated Lyon at home (3-2) and triumphed over Rennes away (2-1). In the clash against Rennes, Nice managed to score twice in the first half, but overall, the hosts had more opportunities: they led in expected goals (xG) with 1.51 compared to 0.52, and outshot Nice on target 7 to 3.

Lille Team Overview

🔴 Lille experienced a dip in form at the end of September, largely due to squad rotation as they juggled commitments in the Europa League. However, Bruno Génésio gradually managed to stabilize the situation and maintain a balance: securing two wins in three Europa League matches and clinching two victories in the recent Ligue 1 rounds.

🔵 For Lille, triumphs over Nantes (2-1) and Metz (6-1) were a breath of fresh air. Before these wins, the team had picked up just one point in three rounds and had slipped down the league table. While their opponents in these matches might be considered tournament underdogs, the psychological boost and those crucial six points are what truly matter here!

Latest news

Nice

❌ The participation of forward Mohamed-Ali Cho and defender Dante in the upcoming match is uncertain due to injuries. Cho picked up an injury during the third round of the Europa League against Celta, while Dante was hurt in the clash with Lyon. Although there is no definitive information on their condition, local media reports suggest they are ready to take the field.

Lille

🎙 After Lille's triumphant match against Metz, head coach Bruno Génésio shared his thoughts on the encounter and expressed optimism for the team's future successes, particularly in the upcoming 10th round. "I'm pleased with our victory. We approached this match well, applied good pressure, and managed to unsettle the opposing team. A positive aspect is that we were able to execute our combinations. However, we allowed a few chances, especially in the second half, and this is something we need to address in future matches, including the 10th round. By winning, we've positioned ourselves among the leaders. That's it!" said Bruno Génésio.

❌ The participation of experienced forward Olivier Giroud in the match against Nice is in doubt. He missed the 9th round match against Metz due to an injury sustained during the game against PAOK in the Europa League.

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

The upcoming match will be officiated by Bastien Dechepy. Over a span of 100 matches, he averages 3.6 yellow cards per game, with 26 fouls. In Ligue 1, Nice averages 2.2 yellow cards per match, while Lille averages 2.4 over their last 9 games. Both teams tend to receive a fair number of cautions, so we suggest betting on total yellow cards over 3.5.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Nice's average individual total in the league stands at 1.6 goals per match, while Lille's is 2.4. The overall scoring in their matches is as follows: the hosts see an average of 3.2 goals, and the visitors 3.7. Based on these stats, we recommend considering a bet on total match goals over 2.5.

🚩 Corner Prediction

In their last 9 Ligue 1 games, Nice averages 5.4 corners per match, while Lille averages 6.3 during the same period. Both teams favor wing play in their attacks, leading to numerous crosses and set pieces from the corner flag. Therefore, we suggest a bet on total corners over 9.5.

Both teams have been on a winning streak lately and are performing superbly in attack. It's tough to give either side the edge in this matchup, as both clubs have won their last two games. We anticipate a high-scoring draw, with a prediction of 2-2. Considering that in the last four encounters between Nice and Lille both teams have consistently found the net, we suggest betting on both teams to score.