Three valuable points will be up for grabs as Nice and Saint-Etienne go toe-to-toe with each other at Allianz Riviera on Friday, 20 September. View our free Nice vs Saint-Etienne predictions below.
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Nice vs Saint-Etienne predictions: Hosts to draw first blood
Key stats
- Nice opened the scoring in eight of their last 10 matches across all competitions.
- In contrast, Saint-Etienne conceded first in five of their last six games.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in four of the last six skirmishes between these sides.
- At least three goals were scored in six of the last seven encounters between Nice and Saint-Etienne.
Correct score prediction: Nice 2-1 Saint-Etienne
Although Nice have not particularly enjoyed their best form in recent weeks, they have fared a lot better than Saint-Etienne, who suffered five defeats in their last six matches. Nice should be able to claim all three points at home.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Nice are clear favourites
- HOME:3/5 (1.60) – 62.5%
- DRAW:11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY:19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Saint-Etienne got their first win of the season last weekend, after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Lille. Before that win, they were on a five-match losing streak across all competitions, and had not scored in four consecutive games.
With that in mind, Nice are the expected winners at 3/5 (1.60). Teams with these odds usually have a 62.5% probability of winning.
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It is also important to point out that both teams were on the scoresheet in nine of Nice's last 11 matches. Given that four of the last six meetings between these outfits featured goals at both ends, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 4/5 (1.80). That one has a 55.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Nice make it there wins in a row?
Nice have had Saint-Etienne's number in recent years, as they emerged victorious in three of the last four clashes between these teams. It is also worth mentioning that recent encounters between Nice and Saint-Etienne have mostly been on the high-scoring side.
France Ligue 1 11/05/22
Nice
St Etienne
France Ligue 1 25/09/21
St Etienne
Nice
France Ligue 1 31/01/21
Nice
St Etienne
France Ligue 1 18/10/20
St Etienne
Nice
Europe Friendlies 10/07/20
St Etienne
Nice
Nice preview: Looking to improve their fortunes
There will be four absentees for Nice this weekend due to injuries. They include Terem Moffi (ACL), Gaetan Laborde (broken foot), Morgan Sanson (ankle) and Hicham Boudaoui (sprained knee). On the positive side, Moise Bombito is back in action after serving a one-game suspension.
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
Predicted lineup: Bulka (GK), Dante, Ndayishimiye, Abdelmonem, Bard, Ndombele, Rosario, Clauss, Boga, Ali-Cho & Guessand.
Saint-Etienne preview: Eyeing back-to-back wins for the first time this season
Saint-Etienne will be light ahead of this road trip as Augustine Boakye, Ibrahima Wadji, Thomas Monconduit, Yvann Macon, Mahmoud Bentayg and Anthony Briancon have been ruled out of this clash.
Predicted lineup: Larsonneur (GK), Appiah, Batubinsika, Abdelhamid, Cornud, Davitashvili, Ekwah, Moueffek, Cafaro, Amougou & Stassin.
France Ligue 1 29/09/24
D
Nantes
2
St Etienne
2
France Ligue 1 20/09/24
L
Nice
8
St Etienne
0
France Ligue 1 13/09/24
W
Lille
0
St Etienne
1
France Ligue 1 31/08/24
L
Brest
4
St Etienne
0
France Ligue 1 24/08/24
L
Le Havre
2
St Etienne
0
Player to watch: Gautier Larsonneur
Gautier Larsonneur put in a solid performance last weekend, making four saves as Saint-Etienne claimed their first win of the season. The former Brest shot-stopper had no clean sheet in his previous eight appearances for Saint-Etienne. It will be interesting to see how he fares against a struggling Nice on Friday night.
