Nice vs Lille Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Get our Nice vs Lille prediction, betting picks, odds, and projected lineups for Sunday's French Ligue 1 game, plus analysis and top betting angles.
Grayson Parker - September 20, 2026, 7:27 AM EDT
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Competition | Ligue 1 |
|---|---|
Game Date | September 20, 2026 |
Game Time | 11:15 AM ET / 8:15 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Nice, Allianz Riviera |
Rock-bottom Nice welcome league-leading Lille to the Allianz Riviera on Sunday, a lopsided Ligue 1 matchup that our Nice vs Lille prediction sees tilting firmly the visitors' way.
It has been a miserable opening for Nice, who sit 18th in the standings with just two points and a single goal scored across their first four games this season.
Lille arrive top of the pile, unbeaten through four games with three wins on the board, a defense that has been stingy and plenty of belief in the tank.
The last six meetings between these clubs split one Nice win, four ties and one Lille win, so history at this venue has often been stubborn and low-scoring.
Nice vs Lille Recent Results
Nice are mired in a genuine slump. They are winless in 12 consecutive Ligue 1 outings and have managed only one goal across four games this season, a big reason they prop up the standings. Finishing is the clear weakness for Elye Wahi and company, and fewer than 2.5 goals have been scored in eight of Nice's last 10 Ligue 1 contests.
Lille are humming. They are undefeated in 17 of 18 Ligue 1 outings and have kept a clean sheet in eight of their last 11 in the competition. This is a direct, dangerous attack led by Ayase Ueda and playmaker Hakon Haraldsson, though the total has stayed under 2.5 goals in eight of Lille's last nine Ligue 1 appearances.
Nice vs Lille Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Nice: Moise Bombito (Injured/out), Laurent Abergel (Injured/out), Morgan Sanson (Injured/out), Antoine Mendy (Injured/out)
Lille: Hamza Igamane (Injured/out), Tanguy Nianzou (Injured/out)
Nice
Nice head into this one shorthanded. Laurent Abergel and Moise Bombito are both unavailable due to injury once again, while Morgan Sanson and Antoine Mendy are also out after recently picking up injuries, thinning an already struggling group.
Lille
Lille have fewer worries. Hamza Igamane is set to miss out once again through injury, and Tanguy Nianzou is the latest to pick up a knock and has been ruled out for this one, but the visitors' spine is otherwise intact.
Nice vs Lille Predicted Lineup
Nice
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Y. Diouf; Y. Ndayishimiye, M. Abdelmonem, X. Mandza; N. Nkounkou, A. Witsel, D. Coulibaly, J. Clauss; M. Amoura, G. Hein; E. Wahi
Lille
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: B. Özer; R. Perraud, Alexsandro, N. Ngoy, T. Santos; N. Bentaleb, B. André; E. Mbappé, H. Haraldsson, D. Bakwa; A. Ueda
Nice vs Lille Key Stats & Game Facts
- Nice have received 3+ cards in 6 of their last 8 games vs Lille (Ligue 1).
- Lille are undefeated in 17 of their last 18 games (Ligue 1).
- Ethan Mbappé has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of their last 4 appearances (Ligue 1).
- Dilane Bakwa has attempted 4+ shots in 3 of their last 3 appearances vs Nice (Ligue 1).
- Sofiane Diop has scored in 3 of their last 4 appearances vs Lille (Ligue 1).
Nice vs Lille Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our prediction is a Lille win. The visitors are the clear favorites here, and with Nice winless in 12 Ligue 1 games and unable to find the net, we like the leaders to edge a low-scoring one on the road, 1-2. These Nice vs Lille betting odds back that view, with Lille the shortest price on the moneyline.
Best Picks
Back Hakon Arnar Haraldsson to register over 2.5 shots in the Player Shots market. In the Player Shots market, Lille's central playmaker operates in the most advanced pockets and gets the green light against a Nice side that hasn't won in 12 Ligue 1 outings. The numbers love it: an AI-projected probability of 59.88% dwarfs the market's implied 35.71%, generating a standout edge.
Back Ayase Ueda to score anytime in the Anytime Goalscorer market. In the Anytime Goalscorer market, Lille enter as favorites with a projected 1.57 goals, and Ueda leads the line against an injury-hit Nice backline. His 44.83% AI probability of finding the net comfortably clears the implied 38.10%, giving real value in this spot.
Nice vs Lille Same Game Parlay
Our Nice vs Lille Same Game Parlay picks lean into Lille's attacking threat and this matchup's card history: Ethan Mbappe over 0.5 shots on target, Dilane Bakwa over 3.5 shots, Sofiane Diop anytime scorer and Elye Wahi to be carded.
Start with Ethan Mbappe over 0.5 shots on target. He has recorded 1+ shots on target in each of his last four appearances in Ligue 1, so the floor here looks solid.
Dilane Bakwa over 3.5 shots is next. He has attempted 4+ shots in all three of his last three appearances against Nice in Ligue 1, a strong matchup-specific trend.
Sofiane Diop to score anytime rounds out the attacking legs. Diop has found the net in three of his last four appearances against Lille in Ligue 1, so he is a live threat.
Elye Wahi to be carded fits the fiery nature of this matchup. Wahi has been carded in three of his last four appearances against Lille in Ligue 1, making him a smart booking play.
At the time of writing, this Same Game Parlay pays a best price of +8000 and is as short as +5096 elsewhere. Shopping around on this four-legger could net you an extra $290 on a $10 stake.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
Nice vs Lille Talking Points
This is a matchup of extremes. Nice sit last and are searching for a spark, and their manager has publicly urged the squad to play with greater intensity and tempo to sharpen a blunt attack. He has also flagged Lille's vertical transitions and counter-attacking threat as the danger, and it is easy to see why after the visitors handled Troyes 2-0 on September 13 to keep their unbeaten run rolling. History says goals may be scarce, but Lille clearly hold every edge in quality and momentum.
Nice vs Lille Predictions FAQs
When is the Nice vs Lille French Ligue 1 game?
The Nice vs Lille game takes place on Sunday, September 20, 2026, kicking off at 11:15 AM ET / 8:15 AM PT.
Where is Nice vs Lille being played?
The game is being played at Allianz Riviera in Nice.
Which players are sidelined for Nice vs Lille?
Nice will be without Laurent Abergel, Moise Bombito, Morgan Sanson, and Antoine Mendy due to injury. Lille are missing Hamza Igamane and Tanguy Nianzou.
What are the probable starting lineups for Nice vs Lille?
Nice are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation featuring Y. Diouf and E. Wahi, while Lille are projected to use a 4-2-3-1 shape led by B. Özer and A. Ueda.
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