Nice - Nantes

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76'		1 - 3	Penalty	Mostafa Mohamed
75'		1 - 2	Penalty	Mostafa Mohamed
72'		1 - 1	Penalty	T. Moffi
19'		0 - 1	Goal	M. Abline	K. Amian (Assist)

90'		M. Coco	Holding
78'		M. Abline	Holding
58'		J. Lotomba	Unsportsmanlike conduct
58'		Pedro Chirivella	Unsportsmanlike conduct
52'		E. Cömert	Foul
51'		N. Cozza	Tripping

87'			In:	Mostafa Mohamed	Out:	M. Coco
87'			In:	F. Mollet	Out:	S. Moutoussamy
84'			In:	J. Lotomba	Out:	A. Balde
80'			In:	M. Abline	Out:	T. Kadewere
79'			In:	M. Abline	Out:	T. Kadewere
77'			In:	J. Boga	Out:	G. Laborde
60'			In:	T. Louchet	Out:	A. Mendy
60'			In:	R. Perraud	Out:	M. Bard
60'			In:	M. Cho	Out:	E. Guessand

Nice - Nantes Predictions

Prediction: Nice or draw

Best odds: 1.16

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As the French Ligue 1 heats up, the Allianz Riviera is set to host an enthralling encounter between the promotion-chasing Nice and a Nantes side looking to climb the table. With no clear winner predicted, the stage is set for a clash that could swing either way. Will Nice solidify their Champions League aspirations, or will Nantes upset the apple cart?

Key Players

For Nice, much will depend on the performance of their attacking talent, Evann Ludovic Vidjannagni Guessand. With a rating of 6.68, Guessand's ability to turn a game on its head with his 3 goals and 12 shots on target this season will be crucial. In the midfield, the dynamism of Hicham Boudaoui is not to be underestimated. With a 6.77 rating, his contribution of 2 goals and 369 passes will be pivotal in controlling the tempo of the game.

Nantes, on the other hand, will rely on the midfield prowess of Samuel Alain Moutoussamy, who boasts a 6.74 rating and has been integral in linking play with his 281 passes. In defense, the steadiness of Jean-Charles Victor Castelletto with a 6.76 rating will be key to thwarting Nice's attacks. Upfront, the agility and craft of Marcus Regis Coco could be the difference-maker for Nantes.

Recent Form

Nice's recent form has been a mixed bag with two losses, a draw, and two wins in their last five games. However, playing at home where they have only lost once this season, they will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage. Nantes, with a similar pattern of results - two wins, a draw, and two losses - will need to find consistency to climb up from their current 12th place standing.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record between these two teams offers little in the way of predicting a clear favorite. Their most recent encounter on December 2, 2023, saw Nantes eke out a 1-0 victory, while the previous two matches ended in draws (2-2 on March 12, 2023, and 1-1 on October 23, 2022). This suggests a tightly contested history that could continue in this upcoming match.

Prediction

Given the close proximity of both teams in terms of form and their previous encounters, this match is likely to be a closely fought affair. Nice's strong home record and higher league position give them a slight edge, but Nantes has shown they can be resilient. Without a clear winner predicted and no standout statistics pointing to an obvious outcome, the match could hinge on individual brilliance or a moment of tactical ingenuity.

The final prediction would be a draw, with both teams scoring. The tactical battle in midfield, particularly between key players like Boudaoui and Moutoussamy, could neutralize each other, leading to a stalemate. Fans can expect a game where defenses are likely to be on top, but with the quality on both sides, goals are still a possibility.

In conclusion, while Nice looks to cement their position for European competition, Nantes will be determined to cause an upset. With the stakes high and both teams evenly matched, this Ligue 1 fixture is poised to deliver an exciting 90 minutes of football.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

57%

43%

Attacking Potential

71%

29%

Defensive Potential

60%

40%

Poisson Distribution

79%

21%

Stregth H2H

38%

62%

Goals H2H

45%

55%

Wins the game

58%

42%

Nice - Nantes Head to Head

30/03	Nice	1 - 2	Nantes
02/12	Nantes	1 - 0	Nice
12/03	Nantes	2 - 2	Nice
23/10	Nice	1 - 1	Nantes

Ligue 1 standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Paris Saint Germain	28	18	9	1	65	24	41	63
2	Stade Brestois 29	28	15	8	5	41	23	18	53
3	Lille	28	13	10	5	42	25	17	49
4	Monaco	27	14	7	6	52	38	14	49
5	Nice	28	12	8	8	28	22	6	44
6	Lens	28	12	7	9	37	30	7	43
7	Reims	28	11	7	10	35	36	-1	40
8	Marseille	28	10	9	9	41	33	8	39
9	Rennes	27	10	9	8	40	33	7	39
10	Lyon	27	10	5	12	31	41	-10	35
11	Toulouse	28	8	9	11	32	36	-4	33
12	Strasbourg	28	8	9	11	30	39	-9	33
13	Montpellier	28	8	9	11	35	40	-5	32
14	LE Havre	28	6	10	12	27	36	-9	28
15	Nantes	27	8	4	15	26	42	-16	28
16	Lorient	28	6	8	14	35	52	-17	26
17	Metz	28	6	5	17	28	48	-20	23
18	Clermont Foot	28	4	9	15	20	47	-27	21