Lille vs Nice Prediction

Ligue 1 · Sat 18 Apr 2026
France flag France : Ligue 1
LilleDLDWD
20:05
Sat 18 Apr, 20:05
NiceDLWWW
Kick-offSat 18 Apr, 20:05
Our tip1 @ 1.50
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence80%

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
LilleDLDWD
03 Nov 26ABodo/Glimt0 - 0UEFA Champions League
30 Oct 26HLens1 - 0Ligue 1
25 Oct 26AMonaco1 - 1Ligue 1
21 Oct 26HGalatasaray2 - 4UEFA Champions League
17 Oct 26HStade Brestois 291 - 1Ligue 1
NiceDLWWW
31 Oct 26HRennes5 - 2Ligue 1
11 Oct 26HStrasbourg2 - 1Ligue 1
20 Sep 26HLille2 - 1Ligue 1
30 Aug 26AParis FC0 - 3Ligue 1
15 Aug 26AHull City0 - 0Friendlies Clubs

Head to head

Lille 0 · Draws 0 · Nice 1 (1 meetings)

20 Sep 26Nice2 - 1LilleLigue 1

Full head to head: Lille vs Nice →

Our prediction

Lille to win

@ 1.50
Backup prediction
1X  •  Lille or Draw
@ 1.11
Confidence
80%

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
80%
Over 2.5: 57%Under 2.5: 43%
Expected goals
2.24Lille
2.98Total
0.74Nice

Win probability

Lille70%
Draw17%
Nice13%

Odds (1X2)

11.50
X4.10
26.25

Lille vs Nice preview

Lille host Nice in the Ligue 1 (France) on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 20:05 Nigerian time. Here is our prediction, the odds, both teams' recent form and their head-to-head record.

Our model gives Lille a 70% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Nice 13%. That makes our pick Lille to win with 80% confidence at odds of 1.50. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Lille or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.11.

Goals: we expect about 3.0 goals (2.2 for Lille, 0.7 for Nice). The chance of three or more goals is 57%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (80% confidence).

Form and head to head

Lille have 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (D-L-D-W-D), scoring 5 and conceding 6. Nice have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (D-L-W-W-W), scoring 9 and conceding 7. In their last 1 meeting, Lille won 0, Nice won 1 and 0 ended level. In the table, Lille are 2nd with 18 points and Nice are 8th with 14 points.

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Lille vs Nice?

Our prediction is Lille to win (80% confidence) at odds of 1.50. Win chances: Lille 70%, draw 17%, Nice 13%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Lille vs Nice?

We expect about 3.0 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 80% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 57%).

What time is Lille vs Nice?

Lille vs Nice (Ligue 1) kicks off on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 20:05 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Lille vs Nice?

The double chance 1X (Lille or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.11. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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Ligue 1 table

Lille2nd18 pts
Nice8th14 pts
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Paris Saint Germain 9621 1120
2 Lille 9531 618
3 Lyon 9522 817
4 Paris FC 9522 617
5 Rennes 9513 116
6 Marseille 9504 715
7 Monaco 9432 215
8 Nice 9423 114
9 Lens 9414 313
10 Stade Brestois 29 9333 412
11 Lorient 9333 -112
12 Toulouse 9243 -110
13 Strasbourg 9315 -210
14 Auxerre 9315 -1010
15 Angers 9225 -88
16 Estac Troyes 9225 -98
17 Le Mans 9144 -77
18 Le Havre 9027 -112