Sunday night football at the Allianz Riviera? Yes, please! Nice and Lyon go head-to-head on March 9, 2025, at 19:45 UTC, and we've got the inside scoop on where the smart money should go.
Sunday night football at the Allianz Riviera? Yes, please! Nice and Lyon go head-to-head on March 9, 2025, at 19:45 UTC, and we've got the inside scoop on where the smart money should go.

Let’s start with the basics: Nice are the favorites at 2.05, while a draw sits at 3.63, and Lyon pulling off an away win is priced at 3.4. Our AI is leaning towards a home victory (confidence: 3.9/10), but the real value might be in the goals market.

The best bet? Over 2.5 goals at 1.62, with a trust rating of 5.6/10. That means we’re expecting at least three goals in this clash, and with a predicted final score of 3:0, Nice could be in for a dominant night. The first half is expected to end 1:0, so if you’re into halftime bets, that’s worth considering.

Historically, Ligue 1 has seen 49.6% of matches go over 2.5 goals, and with both teams averaging a decent number of shots (Nice 14, Lyon 10), we could see plenty of action. Nice are expected to control 53% of possession, but Lyon won’t be far behind at 47%.

Looking at past encounters, Nice won their last head-to-head 3:1, and they’ve shown they can surprise big teams—just ask Lille, who saw Nice snatch a 2:2 draw away from home at massive 6.5 odds. Lyon, on the other hand, stunned Marseille with a 0:0 "win" (yes, you read that right) at 5.2 odds.

With 8 corners predicted (5 for Nice, 3 for Lyon) and just one yellow card each, this could be a relatively clean but intense battle.

Final verdict? Over 2.5 goals at 1.62 looks like the best value bet. If you’re feeling bold, backing Nice at 2.05 could also be worth a shot. Let’s see if the Riviera boys can deliver!