Nice will make the trip to Boras Arena for their UEFA Europa League encounter with Elfsborg on Thursday, 23 January. View our free Elfsborg vs Nice predictions below.
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Elfsborg vs Nice predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Nice suffered four defeats in their last five Europa League matches.
- Elfsborg are unbeaten at home in this competition (W2, D1).
- At least one team blanked in five of Elfsborg’s last six games.
- Four of Elfsborg's last five competitive matches went below the 2.5-goal threshold.
Correct score prediction: Elfsborg 1-0 Nice
Including the qualifying rounds, Elfsborg have won five out of six home games in this competition, keeping four clean sheets in the process. They have conceded only once in three group games at Boras Arena. In contrast, Nice have lost all of their away games in this tournament. On that note, we believe that Elfsborg will emerge victorious after 90 minutes.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Nice are expected winners
- HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Nice are still in the hunt for their first win in the league phase of the UEFA Europa League. They have earned only two points from a possible 18. It's important to note that this is a must-win for Nice, as any other result would eliminate the Ligue 1 side from this competition.
On the other hand, 24th-placed Elfsborg are barely hanging on to a playoff spot. With two matches left to play, they need all the points they can get.
Despite their struggles in this competition, Nice are the expected winners at 13/10 (2.30). Teams with these odds usually have a 43.5% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that Elfsborg have conceded only once in three home games so far. Bearing that in mind, BTTS – No has an appealing look at 5/4 (2.25). That one has a 44.4% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Will Nice improve their fortunes against Swedish teams?
Elfsborg and Nice will go toe-to-toe with each other for the first time on Thursday night. Interestingly, Nice have a 1-1-2 win-draw-loss record in four previous meetings with Swedish opponents, while Elfsborg have a 1-0-1 record in two previous encounters with French sides.
Elfsborg preview: No injury concerns
Coach Oscar Hiljemark will be pleased to have a healthy group of players from which to choose ahead of Thursday's Europa League encounter.
Predicted lineup: Pettersson (GK), Holmen, Ibrahim, Yegbe, Hedlund, B. Zeneli, Ouma, Hult, A. Zeneli, Holten & Qasem.
Sweden Allsvenskan 11/05/25
W
Osters IF
0
Elfsborg
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 05/05/25
W
GAIS
0
Elfsborg
2
Sweden Allsvenskan 27/04/25
L
AIK
2
Elfsborg
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 23/04/25
W
Sirius
3
Elfsborg
4
Sweden Allsvenskan 19/04/25
W
Degerfors
0
Elfsborg
1
Nice preview: A long list of absentees
As for Nice, Morgan Sanson, Moise Bombito, Jean-Clair Todibo, Pablo Rosario, Jeremie Boga and Aliou Balde will all be unavailable for selection due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Bulka (GK), Abdi, Dante, Ndayishimiye, Clauss, Boudaoui, Ndombele, Guessand, Laborde, Diop & Cho.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
L
Rennes
2
Nice
0
France Ligue 1 02/05/25
W
Reims
0
Nice
1
France Ligue 1 25/04/25
W
PSG
1
Nice
3
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
W
Angers
1
Nice
2
France Ligue 1 12/04/25
D
Strasbourg
2
Nice
2
Player to watch: Sofiane Diop
Sofiane Diop registered at least one assist in his last two Europa League appearances. The former Monaco midfielder has been in sensational form, scoring four times and providing four assists in his last 12 matches. Diop will fancy his chances against Elfsborg.