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France Ligue 1

Nantes

Nice

Match Events

Johann Lepenant

16'

M. Cho

17'

Ali Abdi

29'

M. Cho

Matthis Abline

38'

40'

S. Diop

Mostafa Mohamed

45'

52'

Charles Vanhoutte

86'

Morgan Sanson

90'

T. Louchet

Preview

Nantes vs Nice: Ligue 1 Clash of Struggling Sides

Nantes host Nice in a Ligue 1 fixture where both teams have struggled for consistent form throughout the season. While Nice have shown slightly more attacking intent recently, their away form remains a significant concern, setting the stage for a potentially tight contest.

This match pits two sides struggling to impose themselves consistently. Nantes' possession numbers are low, suggesting they often play without the ball and may look to a compact defensive shape, hoping to catch Nice on the break. Nice, despite higher possession averages, have struggled to convert this dominance into away wins, often leaving space at the back. Their recent defensive lapses, especially in away fixtures, could be exploited by Nantes if they can maintain some attacking impetus. The midfield battle will be crucial, with Nice likely aiming to leverage their slightly superior passing and shot generation, while Nantes will need to be efficient with limited opportunities.

Team statistics

France Ligue 1

Nantes

Nice

Matches played

3 - 5 - 10

Results

5 - 3 - 10

16.7%

Win %

27.8%

0.9

Goals scored

1.2

1.7

Goals conceded

1.9

2.9

Shots on target

4.2

3.9

Shots off target

4.5

Blocked shots

3.1

42.8

Ball possession

48.1

79.4

Pass accuracy

82.9

12.3

Fouls

12.7

3.6

Goalkeeper saves

3.8

1.7

Yellow cards

2.1

0.1

Red cards

0.1

League averages

Key points

• Nantes have lost 6 out of 9 home games this season, conceding 1.9 goals per match.
• Nice have a dismal away record, winning only once in nine attempts and conceding 2.6 goals on average.
• Both teams have conceded more goals than they've scored over the full season.

AI Prediction

Both Nantes and Nice have shown significant defensive vulnerabilities, particularly in their respective home and away fixtures. While Nice are slight favourites according to the odds, their dreadful away record and recent conceding spree make backing them risky. Nantes' home form is equally concerning. The data suggests a game where both teams are likely to find the net, and with their defensive struggles, goals are expected. A draw appears to be the most balanced outcome, reflecting the overall inconsistency of both sides.

AI

Confidence

Pick

Recent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)

by amazon

70%

X DRAW

BTTS NO

2.5 UNDER

1x2

47%

O/U

57%

BTTS

50%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)

by google

65%

X DRAW

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

47%

O/U

67%

BTTS

67%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)

by google

68%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

37%

O/U

57%

BTTS

60%

H2H

Ligue 1

Match date	Team	Score	Team	O/U 2.5	BTTS
1/11/2026	HOME Nantes	D 1 - 1 D	Nice	U	Y
9/13/2025	Nantes	L 0 - 1 W	Nice AWAY	U	N
4/4/2025	Nantes	W 2 - 1 L	Nice AWAY	O	Y
10/20/2024	HOME Nantes	D 1 - 1 D	Nice	U	Y
3/31/2024	Nantes	W 2 - 1 L	Nice AWAY	O	Y
12/2/2023	HOME Nantes	W 1 - 0 L	Nice	U	N

Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Nantes

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
HOME	Paris FC	1 - 2	L	O	Y	N
AWAY	Marseille	2 - 0	W	U	N	N
AWAY	Angers	1 - 4	L	O	Y	N
HOME	Lens	1 - 2	L	O	Y	N
AWAY	Lyon	0 - 3	L	O	N	N
HOME	Lorient	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
AWAY	Le Havre	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
HOME	Metz	0 - 2	L	U	N	Y
HOME	Monaco	3 - 5	L	O	Y	N
AWAY	Paris FC	2 - 1	W	O	Y	N

Nantes have endured a difficult season, with their overall record showing more losses than wins. Their home form is particularly worrying, having secured only one victory in nine outings, conceding nearly two goals per game. Although they've managed to score in recent matches, including their last outing, the overall attacking output and defensive fragility persist, making them vulnerable at the Stade de la Beaujoire. Recent form mirrors this struggle, with just one win in their last three, highlighting a need for a significant turnaround.

Nice

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	Toulouse	1 - 5	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	Strasbourg	1 - 1	D	U	Y	Y
AWAY	Lens	0 - 2	L	U	N	Y
HOME	Angers	0 - 1	L	U	N	N
AWAY	Lorient	1 - 3	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	Marseille	1 - 5	L	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Metz	1 - 2	L	O	Y	N
AWAY	Paris Saint Germain	0 - 1	L	U	N	N
HOME	Lille	2 - 0	W	U	N	N
AWAY	Rennes	2 - 1	W	O	Y	N

Nice have also found consistency elusive, mirroring Nantes' overall win percentage but boasting a slightly better scoring record across the season. However, their away form is abysmal, with a solitary win from nine attempts and a concerning average of 2.6 goals conceded per away fixture. Despite a recent uptick in shot volume and offensive activity in their last three games, this hasn't translated into victories, and their last match saw them concede five goals, underscoring defensive frailties on the road. The odds suggest they are slight favourites, but their away record casts serious doubt.

Over

Under

Yes

Odds

1x2

HOME

2.9

DRAW

3.4

AWAY

2.4

2.5 OVER/UNDER

OVER

1.8

UNDER

BTTS

YES

1.67

2.1

Lineups

Nantes

(4-3-3)

A. Lopes

N. Cozza

T. Tati

C. Awaziem

K. Amian

J. Mwanga

I. Sissoko

R. Cabella

M. Abline

Mostafa Mohamed

J. Lepenant

E. Wahi

S. Diop

M. Sanson

M. Cho

S. Abdul Samed

C. Vanhoutte

A. Abdi

K. Peprah

J. Bah

J. Clauss

M. Dupe

Nice

(4-2-3-1)

Average Player Rating

Injuries / suspensions

Nantes

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
A. Camara	Injury	Missing Fixture	- / -
F. Centonze	Injury	Missing Fixture	- / -
F. Coquelin	Injury	Missing Fixture	- / -
L. Leroux	Inactive	Missing Fixture	- / -
D. Machado	Injury	Missing Fixture	- / -
D. Tabibou	Inactive	Missing Fixture	- / -

Nice

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
G. Bernardeau	Inactive	Questionable	- / -
Dante	Inactive	Questionable	- / -
S. Diop	Injury	Questionable	- / -
Y. Diouf	Inactive	Questionable	- / -
A. Mendy	Inactive	Questionable	- / -
M. Abdelmonem	Knee Injury	Missing Fixture	- / -
M. Bard	Groin Injury	Missing Fixture	- / -
J. Boga	Injury	Missing Fixture	- / -
M. Bombito	Leg Injury	Missing Fixture	- / -
H. Boudaoui	Inactive	Missing Fixture	- / -
D. Coulibaly	Inactive	Missing Fixture	- / -
T. Moffi	Injury	Missing Fixture	- / -
Y. Ndayishimiye	Knee Injury	Missing Fixture	- / -

League table

France Ligue 1

#	Team	Played	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
1	Lens	16	12	1	3	27	13	14	37	WWWWW
2	Paris Saint Germain	16	11	3	2	35	14	21	36	WWLWW
3	Lille	16	10	2	4	30	17	13	32	WWWLW
4	Marseille	15	9	2	4	35	15	20	29	LDWWW
5	Lyon	16	8	3	5	22	16	6	27	WLWDL
6	Rennes	16	7	6	3	27	24	3	27	WLWWW
7	Strasbourg	16	7	2	7	25	20	5	23	LLLWL
8	Toulouse	16	6	5	5	24	19	5	23	WWDLD
9	Monaco	15	7	2	6	26	26	0	23	LWLLL
10	Angers	16	6	4	6	17	18	-1	22	WWLWW
11	Stade Brestois 29	16	5	4	7	21	27	-6	19	LWWWL
12	Lorient	16	4	6	6	19	28	-9	18	WWDDL
13	Nice	16	5	2	9	19	28	-9	17	LLLLL
14	Paris FC	16	4	4	8	21	29	-8	16	LDDLL
15	Le Havre	16	3	6	7	13	22	-9	15	LDLLD
16	Auxerre	16	3	3	10	11	22	-11	12	WDDLL
17	Nantes	16	2	5	9	14	28	-14	11	LLLDD
18	Metz	16	3	2	11	17	37	-20	11	LLLLW

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Nantes vs Nice: Ligue 1 Clash of Struggling Sides

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Nice Team recent

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Nantes

Nice

Injuries / suspensions

Nantes Injuries / suspensions

Nice Injuries / suspensions

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