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Nice will be looking to build on a morale-boosting victory when they welcome Strasbourg to the Allianz Riviera on Sunday, with Olivier Pantaloni hoping his side can turn a welcome breakthrough into a more sustained recovery.
Les Aiglons stunned Lille before the international break, while Le Racing head to the south of France looking to bounce back after their unbeaten league run came to an end against Paris FC.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Nice vs. Strasbourg key stats
- Five of Nice’s last seven league matches at the Allianz Riviera have ended in draws.
- Nice have won just one of their last five league matches.
- Strasbourg are winless in their last four visits to the Allianz Riviera.
- Five of Nice’s last six home league matches have featured at least 10 corners.
Nice vs Strasbourg preview: Can Les Aiglons build on their Lille breakthrough?
Nice vs Strasbourg — Tale of the Tape
| Nice | vs | Strasbourg |
|---|---|---|
| 15th | Position | 9th |
| 5 | Points | 7 |
| 3 | Goals For | 10 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 10 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 8th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 9th (A) |
Nice finally gave their supporters something to celebrate before the international break, with a 2-1 triumph over Lille providing Pantaloni with his first Ligue 1 victory since taking charge.
The result was particularly encouraging given the quality of the opposition, as Les Aiglons found a way to overcome a side that had started the campaign unbeaten.
Pantaloni, who previously worked with Lorient, will now be keen to see his players carry that confidence into another important fixture, although the Nice boss still has plenty to address in the final third.
Les Aiglons have managed just three goals across their five league matches this season, leaving them as the lowest-scoring side in the division.
Strasbourg, meanwhile, arrive seeking a response after their three-match unbeaten league sequence was brought to a halt by a 2-1 defeat against Paris FC.
Hugo Oliveira will be eager to prevent that setback from triggering a difficult spell, particularly with a demanding meeting against Paris Saint-Germain awaiting his side immediately after this trip.
Le Racing have continued to carry a considerable attacking threat, averaging two goals per match across their opening five league fixtures of the season.
However, conceding 10 goals over that period highlights the need for greater defensive solidity as the Alsace outfit look to end a five-year wait for an away victory in this fixture.
Nice vs. Strasbourg form guide & betting tips
| Nice | vs | Strasbourg |
|---|---|---|
DLDLW |
Form | LWWDL |
| 5 | Points | 7 |
| 15th | Form Table | 9th |
| 3 | Goals For | 10 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 10 |
DLDLW |
Form (All Comps) | LWWDL |
Whispers predicts: Nice 1-1 Strasbourg
Strasbourg possess enough quality to trouble the hosts, although their defensive vulnerabilities make it difficult to back them to keep a clean sheet, leaving both teams to score – Yes at 1.53 (8/15) as an appealing selection.
The corner market also deserves consideration given Nice’s record for flag kicks on home soil, making over 9.5 corners at 1.83 (5/6) worth backing.
A draw at 3.50 (5/2) looks a reasonable outcome given the contrasting pressures on both sides, with a 1-1 scoreline at 6.50 (11/2) offering a more specific prediction.
>Both teams to score – Yes at 1.53 (8/15) | Likelihood: Probable
>Over 9.5 total corners at 1.83 (5/6) | Likelihood: Possible]
>Match result – Draw at 3.50 (5/2) | Likelihood: Strong value
>Correct score – Nice 1-1 Strasbourg at 6.50 (11/2) | Likelihood: Outsider