Nice vs Lille prediction & probabilities (2026-09-20)

Ligue 1

Nice vs Lille Expected Goals (xG)

2026-09-20 · 16:15
Expected Goals (xG)2.4Combined recent xG per game

Expected Goals (xG)

1.26Nice xG created/game
1.57Nice xG conceded/game
1.16Lille xG created/game
1.31Lille xG conceded/game

Recent xG created & conceded (per game)

Nice created

1.26

Nice conceded

1.57

Lille created

1.16

Lille conceded

1.31

Nice have created 1.26 xG and scored 0.50 per game over their last 6, scoring below their xG. Lille have created 1.16 xG and scored 1.17 per game over their last 6, tracking their xG closely.

Real Understat xG, recent games only (the five leagues we cover for xG). xG measures chance quality, not a tip.

In-depth analysis

45.6%Favoured: Lille
50.3%Both Teams to Score
45.4%Over 2.5 goals

These are calibrated model probabilities, not tips. Calibration is our edge, not beating the market.

Match outlook

Nice27.2%

Draw27.2%

Lille45.6%

The model leans Lille to win. See the full prediction →

Key players

I

Isak JanssonNice · 2.26 shots/90
To score 4.1%

E

Ethan MbappéLille · 3.13 shots/90
To score 12.6%

This season’s squad only, rated on recent form; a watch list, not a confirmed lineup.

Form & head-to-head

NiceLDDLD
LilleWLWDW

Last 5 meetings: Nice 1 · 3 draws · Lille 1 · 2.6 goals/game.

FAQ

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Overall model accuracy

We don’t yet publish a graded Expected Goals (xG)-specific track record, so this is our overall accuracy across every 1X2 call, graded out-of-sample, updated daily.

0.0095Calibration error (1X2)
47.7%Top-pick hit rate (1X2)
55,261Matches graded

Predictions & track record updated 14 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

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