The French Ligue 1 returns after the international break with a compelling matchup as Nice hosts Nantes at the Allianz Riviera. Both teams have had inconsistent starts to the season and will be looking to secure a crucial victory to climb the table.
Match Details:
CompetitionDateKick-off (GMT)VenueLigue 1September 13, 20253:00 PMAllianz Riviera, Nice, France
Team Form and Analysis:
Nice enters this match in a mixed run of form, with one win and two losses in their first three league games. The hosts have struggled away from home, but they have shown impressive resilience at the Allianz Riviera, where they have won four of their last five competitive matches. They are coming off a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Le Havre and will be eager to bounce back with a strong performance in front of their home fans. Despite some key injuries to players like Mohamed Abdelmonem and Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Nice will be motivated to secure a much-needed three points.
Nantes, meanwhile, has had a similar start to the season with one win and two losses. They are coming off a crucial 1-0 home victory over Auxerre, a result that will give them a huge boost of confidence. The visitors have struggled on the road, losing five of their last seven away games in Ligue 1. However, they will be motivated by their recent head-to-head success against Nice and will be looking to prove their quality on the road.
Head-to-Head:
The historical head-to-head record between these two clubs is in favor of Nantes, who are unbeaten in their last seven meetings with Nice across all competitions. This includes a 2-1 away victory at the Allianz Riviera in their last encounter in April.
Player to Watch:
Nice: All eyes will be on their key attacking players, particularly Kevin Carlos and Jérémie Boga. Carlos has been a consistent goal threat, and Boga’s technical ability and pace will be a constant threat to the Nantes defense.
Nantes: The focus for Nantes will be on their key attacking players, including Mostafa Mohamed and Matthis Abline. Mohamed has been in excellent goal-scoring form, and Abline’s pace and finishing will be a major threat to the Nice defense.
Prediction:
Given Nice’s strong home record and their motivation to get their season back on track, they are the slight favorites to win this match. However, Nantes’ dominant recent record against Nice and their determination to secure a positive result on the road suggest that this will be a tight and highly competitive affair. A narrow home victory for Nice or a hard-fought draw seems like a very plausible outcome.
Live Stream and TV Broadcast:
You can watch the Nice vs Nantes match live on the following platforms, subject to availability in your region:
UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
USA: beIN Sports, beIN Sports en Español, FuboTV, Fanatiz
Canada: beIN Sports Canada, beIN Sports en Español Canada, FuboTV
India: This match is not being broadcast live in India.
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