Lyon vs Nice prediction

THE FORECAST

Lyon are the stronger side at home with superior attacking and defensive stats (1.8 goals scored, 0.7 conceded vs Nice's 0.8/1.2), but they carry significant rotation risk having played Europa League just three days ago with another EL fixture in four days, compounded by a lengthy injury list including Openda and Duranville. Nice arrive fresher with a full week's rest, though their own injury absences (Wahi unavailable, Witsel, Bombito out) and inconsistent recent form (WWLDL) limit their threat; the cool, wet conditions slightly favour Lyon's home structure but won't compensate fully for Lyon's likely rotated squad.