Nice will take on Angers in Ligue 1 on Sunday, 20 April in a match that will have an impact on both ends of the league table.
Nice come into the match still in the race for European football next season, but after a dismal run of form, they need a win to keep any Champions League aspirations alive.
Angers, meanwhile, are currently just three points clear of Le Havre in 16th position so every point is crucial from here on out.
As part of this week's round of Ligue 1 betting tips, check out our Nice vs Angers prediction below.
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Nice vs Angers prediction: The hosts to return to form
Key stats
- Nice have won five of their last seven matches against Angers.
- Angers have only scored one goal in their last three visits to Nice.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in four out of Angers' last five matches.
Correct score prediction: Nice 2-0 Angers
Nice's form has nosedived in recent week, but luckily for them, they are facing a team on Sunday who are in equally as bad form. Angers have lost five of their last six matches, and they have failed to score in either of their two most recent away matches. The extra quality in the home camp should prevail here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Nice are clear favourites
- HOME: 4/11 (1.36) – 73.3%
- DRAW: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
- AWAY: 7/1 (8.00) – 12.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Nice vs Angers odds are perhaps a little surprising in that Nice are priced as short as they are despite being five matches without a win in Ligue 1. Ladbrokes have given the home side a 73.3% chance of winning the match, while Angers have been given a 12.5% chance of picking up a famous away victory.
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Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Nice
The short price on a Nice victory makes a lot of sense when you look at how well they have done against Angers in recent times. Nice have won six of the last nine versions of this fixture, but it's not all doom and gloom for Angers. They managed to defeat Nice in Nice in September 2022 and they will be hoping to draw inspiration from that victory this weekend.
France Ligue 1 01/09/24
Angers
Nice
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
Nice preview: Time is running out
If Nice make it five matches without a victory this weekend, then they can kiss goodbye to Champions League football next season and possibly Europa League football, too. They were in a commanding position last month, but just two points from the last 15 available simply isn't good enough.
Predicted lineup: Bulka (GK), Dante, Ndayishimiye, Mendy, Bard, Boudaoui, Santamaria, Clauss, Boga, Laborde, Guessand
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
Angers preview: Don't want a return to Ligue 2
Angers were fortunate last season in that they managed to bounce back instantly to Ligue 1, but they might not be as fortunate if they are relegated again this season. A lot of teams go down and stay down in France, so it's imperative they finish the season strongly to avoid the drop.
Predicted lineup: Fofana (GK), Hanin, Lefort, Bamba, Ekomie, Aholou, Abdelli, Belkhdim, Raolisoa, Lepaul, Melali
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
W
Strasbourg
1
Angers
2
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
W
Nantes
0
Angers
1
France Ligue 1 27/04/25
L
Lille
2
Angers
0
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
L
Nice
2
Angers
1
France Ligue 1 13/04/25
W
Montpellier
0
Angers
2
Player to watch: Evan Guessand
It has been a breakthrough season for Evan Guessand at Nice with the Ivorian striker coming of age at the top of the pitch. The 23-year-old has hit double digits in the league for the first time in his young career but he won’t want his personal efforts to go to waste now. The natural next step for Guessand is to challenge himself in Europe, and he will be hoping for that opportunity next season.