Seeking to forget their off-field issues, Nice return to play on home turf at Allianz Riviera against an Angers side sitting just one point behind them in the bottom half of the Ligue 1 table, on Sunday, 7 December.
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Nice vs Angers prediction: Angers to nick a point off Nice
Key stats
- Nice are on a six-game losing streak across all competitions.
- Les Aiglons have lost back-to-back home fixtures, conceding eight in the process.
- Angers have won just once away from home in seven Ligue 1 trips this term.
- Les Scoistes have scored the joint second-fewest away goals this term (4).
Correct score prediction: Nice 1-1 Angers
As Nice try to make sense of the midweek roguery by their supporters, they return to the Allianz Riviera with a point to prove after successive heavy defeats on home turf. Their four-match losing streak in the top-flight is the poorest of any side at the moment, and Frank Haise will be eager to turn things around.
Angers enter this clash following a first loss in three encounters, as Lens edged past them with a 2-1 victory to claim top spot. Les Scoistes have collected just five points from a possible 21 on the road this campaign, with their only away victory coming against Toulouse in their previous trip.
Alexander Dujeux will be desperate to see his side upset Nice, but the hosts’ will in turn be motivated to turn around their off-field problems. A victory is the need of the hour for both sides, and a draw is a realistic result to look forward to.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Nice the overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 10/11 (1.90) – 52.6%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- AWAY: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Nice have conceded at least thrice in four of their last six losses. However, bookies back them to win at home for the first time in three games, backed by odds of 10/11 (1.90), suggesting a 52.6% chance of triumph.
Angers have claimed two clean sheets in their last three fixtures, and they draw odds of 11/4 (3.75) against them, indicating a mere 26.6% win probability rate.
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Most recent H2Hs: Nice to beat Angers for third time in a row?
Nice are undefeated against Angers in four of their last five H2Hs, winning three in the process. Angers last won Nice in September 2022, at Allianz Riviera.
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Nice preview: Keeping pace with the top-half
Jeremie Boga and Terem Moffi have been sent on leave by the club this week, while Moise Bombito, Mohamed Abdelmonem and Youssouf Ndayishimiye are all sidelined with injuries
Predicted lineup: Diouf (GK), Mendy, Bah, Bard, Clauss, Louchet, Abdul Samed, Diop, Gouveia, Cho & Jansson
Last five matches:
- Lorient 3-1 Nice (Ligue 1)
- FC Porto 3-0 Nice (UEFA Europa League)
- Nice 1-5 Marseille (Ligue 1)
- Metz 2-1 Nice (Ligue 1)
- Nice 1-3 Freiburg (UEFA Europa League)
Angers preview: Aiming for back-to-back away wins
Les Scoistes will be without the services of Jim Allevinah as their only absentee.
Predicted lineup: Zinga (GK), Arcus, Camara, Lefort, Ekomie, Courcoul, Abdelli, Belkhdim, Mouton, Sbai & Cherif
Last five matches:
- Angers 1-2 Lens (Ligue 1)
- Toulouse 0-1 Angers (Ligue 1)
- Angers 2-0 Auxerre (Ligue 1)
- Lille 1-0 Angers (Ligue 1)
- Marseille 2-2 Angers (Ligue 1)
Player to watch: Yassine Belkhdim
Morocco midfielder Yassine Belkhedim enters this match after a poor display in the 2-1 loss to Lens. He will be motivated to inspire Angers to their third victory in four outings, just like he did with a solitary match-winning strike against Toulouse two matchdays ago.