Nice will face off against visiting opponents Nantes at Stade Allianz Riviera in the Ligue 1 clash on Sunday.
Full predictions, pre-match stats and user poll for Nice v Nantes are shown on this page (including the best match odds).
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Form Guide
Nice
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Nice will be looking for a repeat result of a 1-3 Ligue 1 triumph versus RC Lens.
In that game, Nice had 40% possession and 7 shots at goal with 3 on target. For Nice, the goals were scored by Terem Moffi (11', 67') and Khéphren Thuram (53'). On the other side, Lens had 20 shots at goal with 4 of them on target. Elye Wahi (76') was the scorer for RC Lens.
It’s not been often in recent times that Nice have managed to hold out for a full 90 minutes. The reality is that Nice have failed to prevent opponents from scoring in 5 of their previous 6 matches, letting in 9 goals on the way. That kind of pattern might not be continued here, of course.
A look at their previous results shows us that Nice:
- have left without a victory over Nantes in their last 3 league matches.
- haven’t won at home in the past 3 matches in the league.
Nantes
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Since being beaten in their last game against Strasbourg in Ligue 1 action, Nantes will be aiming to make amends here.
In that match, Nantes had 64% possession and 11 shots on goal with 2 on target. The scorer for Nantes was Eray Cömert (35'). At the other end, Strasbourg got 11 attempts at goal with 6 on target. Kévin Gameiro (3') and Emanuel Emegha (62', 78') scored for Strasbourg.
The stats don’t lie, and Nantes have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 games, letting opponents get 10 goals in total. In defence, Nantes just haven’t been too solid at all.
Coming into this fixture, Nantes have not registered a win against Nice when they have played them away from home in the previous 6 league matches. They really have not been travelling well at all.
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Head to head
Looking at the statistics for their head to head duels dating back to 12/09/2021, neither club has come out on top overall with Nice winning 2 of those games, Nantes 2 and 2 being drawn after 90 minutes of play.
A combined total of 13 goals were scored between them throughout the course of those matches, with 7 for Les Aiglons and 6 coming from Les Canaris. That is an average goals per game value of 2.17.
The previous league fixture between these sides was Ligue 1 match day 14 on 02/12/2023 when the final score was Nantes 1-0 Nice.
That time, Nantes managed 38% possession and 13 shots at goal with 4 of them on target. The scorer was Florent Mollet (25').
At the other end, Nice got 13 shots on goal with 6 of them on target.
The match was refereed by Ruddy Buquet.
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Team News: Nice
Looking at personnel, there is just one fitness concern for the Nice boss Francesco Farioli to contend with from of an almost fully healthy squad. Alexis Beka Beka (depression) won’t play.
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Team News: Nantes
Nantes manager Jocelyn Gourvennec has to choose a team with limited availability. Ignatius Ganago (Cruciate ligament tear), Bastien Meupiyou (Meniscus damage) and Moses Simon (Broken fibula) are not able to play.
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Prediction
We envisage that Nantes have it in them to find the back of the net against this Nice outfit, however that probably won’t be enough to prevent defeat.
We’re predicting a 2-1 advantage for Nice after the 90. Should be a good one.
Our expert partners are tipping under 3.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.
Renata Leite,
15:02 29/03/2024
🏟️ Team Focus:
Nice
Formed: 1904
Stadium: Stade Allianz Riviera (36,178)
Captain: Dante Bonfim Costa Santos
Chairman: Jean-Pierre Rivère
Manager: Francesco Farioli
Competitions: Ligue 1 position 5
⭐ Star Player: Terem Moffi
Usually used in the Striker position, Terem Moffi was born in Nigeria. After making a first senior appearance for Riteriai in the 2019 season, the skilful Forward has bagged 9 league goals in this Ligue 1 2023 - 2024 season so far in a total of 22 appearances.