Angers will host Nice in the upcoming round of Ligue 1 on Sunday, 1 September.
With both teams failing to win in their first two games of the new season, who will get the points from this game? Find that out and more from our Angers vs Nice prediction, but remember to also check out our other Ligue 1 predictions as well.
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Angers vs Nice prediction: A low-scoring win for the guests
Key stats
- Angers have gone under 2.5 total goals in both of their games in Ligue 1 this season.
- Nice have beaten Angers four times in their last six meetings.
- Counting the pre-season matches, Angers have lost six times in a row.
Correct score prediction: Angers 0-1 Nice
Nice have been the better team in recent meetings with Angers and while they didn't start the new season well either, they at least got one point from their first two games, while Angers lost both. With that in mind, we can see Nice notching a minimal win here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Nice the more likely winners
- HOME: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.60%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.30%
- AWAY: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.30%
We can see from these Angers vs Nice odds that the guests are the expected winners and we tend to agree with that assessment.
After all, Angers have lost both of their games in Ligue 1 so far, without scoring in either match. Meanwhile, Nice have scored in both their matches and are generally the better team of the two.
For more predictions on the weekend’s football, take a look at our football betting tips page.
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Most recent H2Hs: Nice the better team lately
With three wins for Nice, along with one win for Angers and one draw in their last five meetings, Nice have clearly done better recently. Meanwhile, Nice have also have the advantage in the overall H2H record against Angers: 24-18-17.
France Ligue 1 02/04/23
Angers
Nice
France Ligue 1 18/09/22
Nice
Angers
France Ligue 1 20/02/22
Nice
Angers
France Ligue 1 31/10/21
Angers
Nice
France Ligue 1 07/02/21
Nice
Angers
Angers preview: Hoping to avoid third loss in a row
While they didn't have an easy schedule to start the season having to play Lens and Lille, Angers losing both of those matches wasn't really a big surprise. Angers have been on a four-game losing streak before the start of the season even and they are certainly one of the main candidates to get relegated this season.
When it comes to teams news, Justin Kalumba will be out with an injury for a while.
Predicted lineup: Fofana (GK), Arcus, Bamba, Hountondji, Lefort, Ekomie, Capelle, Ferhat, Belkhdim, Diony & Abdelli
France Ligue 1 01/09/24
L
Nice
4
Angers
1
France Ligue 1 24/08/24
L
Lille
2
Angers
0
France Ligue 1 18/08/24
L
Lens
1
Angers
0
Europe Friendlies 10/08/24
L
SC Bastia
2
Angers
1
Europe Friendlies 03/08/24
L
Lorient
2
Angers
1
Nice preview: Can they get the first win of the season?
With one point from the first two Ligue 1 matches against Toulouse and Auxerre, Nice didn't have the best start of the new season. In fact, their fans certainly expected more against those opponents, but their next game is against Angers, one of the worst teams in the league, at least on paper, so Nice will have a solid chance to notch the first win of the season.
Meanwhile, Terem Moffi and Jeremie Boga are out with injuries for Nice.
Predicted lineup: Bulka (GK), Lotomba, Bombito, Dante, Clauss, Boudaoui, Rosario, Ndombele, Bard, Cho & Moukoko
France Ligue 1 01/09/24
W
Angers
1
Nice
4
France Ligue 1 25/08/24
D
Toulouse
1
Nice
1
France Ligue 1 18/08/24
L
Auxerre
2
Nice
1
Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24
L
Ipswich
1
Nice
0
Elite Club Friendlies 04/08/24
W
Lecce
2
Nice
3
Player to watch: Youssoufa Moukoko
While he broke many records at Dortmund as their youngest player and scorer, Moukoko's rise has been stifled lately and the 19-year-old will spend the next season on loan at Nice. We will likely see him in action on Sunday and it will be interesting to see what he can do on his debut.
