Real Sociedad head to France to begin their latest European campaign on Wednesday. Our Nice vs Real Sociedad prediction and UEFA Europa League betting tips consider which team will make the better start to the league phase.
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Nice vs Real Sociedad prediction: Cho to haunt old club in home win
Key stats
- Our Nice vs Real Sociedad betting tips take into account that the hosts average an impressive 2.80 goals per game in Ligue 1.
- La Real average just 0.43 goals per game this season.
- Nice have lost just four of their 20 home fixtures since the start of last term.
Correct score prediction: Nice 2-1 Real Sociedad
Having run riot at the weekend, Nice will be feeling really confident heading into this match. While Real Sociedad boast more European pedigree over the past few seasons, they are not playing well and are in a rebuilding process following some key departures. A home win looks the more likely outcome here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Nice the slight favourites
- HOME: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the slight favourites according to the Nice vs Real Sociedad odds with an implied probability of 41.7% that they win this match.
They come into this after a stunning 8-0 home victory against Saint-Etienne with Youssoufa Moukoko scoring twice.
As for Real Sociedad, they were in league action in Spain on Saturday, drawing 0-0 at newly promoted Real Valladolid.
Today’s football betting tips look at some of the best picks from the upcoming European games.
Most recent H2Hs: Clubs set for first meeting
Our Nice vs Real Sociedad prediction suggests it’ll be the hosts who have the better of the first ever meeting.
La Real have gone four matches against French opposition without winning. Their last European outing was against PSG in the Champions League last season, but they lost both legs of the tie to exit in the first knockout round.
Nice preview: Three players missing
The Ligue 1 outfit are expected to be missing Gaetan Laborde, Jeremie Boga and Morgan Sanson due to injuries.
Predicted Lineup: Bulka (GK), Ndayishimiye, Bombito, Dante, Clauss, Ndombele, Bard, Rosario, Cho, Moukoko & Guessand
UEFA Europa League 03/10/24 L Lazio 4 Nice 1 France Ligue 1 28/09/24 D Lens 0 Nice 0 UEFA Europa League 25/09/24 D Real Sociedad 1 Nice 1 France Ligue 1 20/09/24 W St Etienne 0 Nice 8 France Ligue 1 14/09/24 L Marseille 2 Nice 0
Real Sociedad preview: Imanol to freshen things up
There’s likely to be more rotation from the visitors during this busy period. They are missing Hamari Traore and Arsen Zakharyan to injuries. Umar Sadiq is a doubt.
Predicted Lineup: Remiro (GK), Aihen, Pacheco, Zubeldia, Odriozola, Zubimendi, Gomez, Brais Mendez, Barrenetxea, Oyarzabal & Kubo
UEFA Europa League 03/10/24 L Anderlecht 2 Real Sociedad 1 Spain La Liga 28/09/24 W Valencia 0 Real Sociedad 3 UEFA Europa League 25/09/24 D Nice 1 Real Sociedad 1 Spain La Liga 21/09/24 D Valladolid 0 Real Sociedad 0 Spain La Liga 17/09/24 L Mallorca 1 Real Sociedad 0
Player to watch – Mohamed-Ali Cho
All eyes will be on Mohamed-Ali Cho as the 20-year-old comes up against his former club, having swapped San Sebastian for Nice earlier this year. Cho only managed one goal and two assists during a frustrating period in La Liga.
Cho stars in big win
Including friendlies, the young forward has scored in three of his last seven appearances for Nice. He was on fire last time out against Saint-Etienne, scoring and registering two key passes in a dominant performance from a youthful home attack.
