Nice vs Lyon Live Stream – Ligue 1 Match Preview (09.03.25)

📅 Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025
🕒 Kick-off: 22:45 UTC+3
🏟️ Venue: Allianz Riviera, Nice
🏆 Competition: Ligue 1
⚽ Coaches: Francesco Farioli (Nice), Pierre Sage (Lyon)

Nice faces Lyon in a crucial Ligue 1 fixture at the Allianz Riviera. Francesco Farioli’s Nice is fighting for a European spot, while Pierre Sage’s Lyon aims to climb the table after an inconsistent season.

Team Form and Standings

• Nice: Known for their solid defense, Nice is among the toughest teams to break down in Ligue 1.
• Lyon: After a slow start to the season, Lyon has found better form and is pushing for a strong finish.

Key Players to Watch

• Nice:
  • Terem Moffi: The striker is Nice’s primary goal-scoring threat.
  • Khephren Thuram: A dynamic midfielder who controls Nice’s tempo.
  • Jean-Clair Todibo: The center-back is crucial in keeping Lyon’s attack at bay.
• Lyon:
  • Alexandre Lacazette: The experienced forward remains Lyon’s biggest attacking weapon.
  • Rayan Cherki: The young playmaker can create moments of magic in the final third.
  • Maxence Caqueret: The midfield engine who dictates Lyon’s play.

Tactical Approaches

• Nice (Francesco Farioli):
  • Compact defensive setup with counter-attacking football.
  • Utilizing Moffi’s physicality to hold up play.
  • Strong pressing in midfield to disrupt Lyon’s buildup.
• Lyon (Pierre Sage):
  • Possession-based football with quick passing combinations.
  • Using Lacazette’s movement to exploit Nice’s defensive gaps.
  • Overlapping full-backs to stretch Nice’s compact defensive shape.

Betting Tips

1. Under 2.5 Goals – Nice’s strong defense could limit Lyon’s chances.
2. Both Teams to Score (BTTS) – Both sides have attacking talent capable of finding the net.
3. Terem Moffi to Score Anytime – The forward is Nice’s main goal-scoring option.

Prediction

• Nice 1-1 Lyon – A tightly contested match with both teams sharing the points.