Lyon 0-1 Nice
Model accuracy
Match stats
Standouts: W. Benítez 9.3 · M. Depay 8.0 · F. Mendy 7.9
Match analysis
5 sections21:55Lyon lost to Nice 0-1 in the Ligue 1 matchday 4 on 31 August 2018.
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Result and story of the match
It was 0-0 at half-time. The decisive goals came after the interval. Nice scored first, in the 50th minute.
Goals and key moments
Goals: 50' A. Saint-Maximin, assisted by W. Cyprien → 0-1.
Yellow cards: Lyon 0, Nice 2.
Statistical comparison
Shots 29-8 (9-1 on target); possession 57%-43%; corners 10-5; pass accuracy 87%-82%.
Goals by half: 0-0 in the first, 0-1 in the second.
Standout players
M. Depay was Lyon's highest-rated player at 8.0 in 90 minutes: 2 shots on target, 5 key passes, won 4 of 9 duels.
W. Benítez was Nice's highest-rated player at 9.3 in 90 minutes: 9 saves, won 1 of 1 duels.
How the model did
There was no model estimate locked before kick-off for this match, so it is not part of the track record.
Statistical model estimate; for information and entertainment only.
Match summary
31 August 2018: the Ligue 1 matchday 4 match ended Lyon 0-1 Nice. Goals: A. Saint-Maximin 50'. Match stats: possession Lyon 57%, Nice 43%; shots on target 9-1.
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