Nantes vs Nice Prediction 11 January 2026
🔊 The upcoming Coupe de France Round of 32 clash between Nantes and Nice promises to be a thrilling encounter. Both teams are vying for a spot in the next round and will give it their all. Nantes have shown decent form with two consecutive wins, though their defense still raises some concerns. Meanwhile, the visitors from Nice are eager to break free from a prolonged losing streak and solidify their standing. Both clubs are known for their resilience and tactical flexibility, which sets the stage for an intriguing battle on the pitch.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 13 September 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Nice):
- ball possession percentage: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 4;
- fouls: 16 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 8 vs 3.
📊Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Nantes and Nice:
- played 39 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 13, for the away team - 12, draws - 14;
- number of goals (home/away) - 41 against 41;
- average total goals in the match - 2.1.
Head-to-head statistics Nantes - Nice

Nantes Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Ligue 1 tournament (home team - Olympique Marseille, away team - Nantes). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:2.
Here's the game statistics (Nantes vs Olympique Marseille):
- ball possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 20 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- shots on target: 9 vs 4.
Nantes continue to show decent form at home, winning 3 of their last 10 matches. Despite this positive trend, their defense remains a weak spot, conceding an average of 2.2 goals per game in recent fixtures. Their recent losing streak came to an end with a victory, breaking a run of three consecutive defeats. The Canaries employ an aggressive style of play, focusing on quick attacks and controlling the ball in midfield.
Match Results: Nantes

Nice Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Ligue 1 tournament (home team - Nice, away - Strasbourg Alsace). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Nice vs Strasbourg Alsace):
- ball possession: 45% vs 55%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 7;
- fouls: 12 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 5.
Nice are not in the best form, having secured just one victory in their last ten matches while suffering eight defeats. Their recent win might inspire the players to perform with more confidence moving forward, but their average of 0.7 goals per game is far from impressive. The last head-to-head between these teams ended with a narrow 1-0 victory for Nice, highlighting the need for the visitors to continue seeking new strategies to achieve better results.
Match Results: Nice
Prediction for the 1st half
First Half Statistics: Nantes (Home) vs Nice (Away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 0;
- Number of wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average total goals scored: 0 vs 0;
- Average total goals conceded: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 1;
- Number of losses: 2 vs 8;
- Number of draws: 4 vs 1;
- Average first half total: 1.8 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.8) vs 1.8 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 1.4).
- Nice conceded in the 1st half in last 8 games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 39;
- home team wins - 13, away team wins - 12, draws - 14.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.05, the guests - 1.05;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.1;
- both teams scored: overall - 22; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: Nantes vs Nice
- average total in the tournament: 8 vs 3;
- average total goals scored: 5 vs 2;
- average total in the 1st half: 3 vs 1;
- average total in the 2nd half: 2 vs 1;
- Nantes: average total at home in the tournament - 0;
- Nice: average total away in the tournament - 0;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.6 (home - 1.25) vs 0.7 (away - 0.5).
- Nantes have scored under 1.5 goals in 9 of last 10 home games against Nice.
Prediction on corners
Nantes: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 0; at home field - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; at home field - 2.75.
Nice: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5, away - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.2; away - 4.5.
- Nantes have taken over 3.5 corners in 7 of last 8 home games against Nice.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 39;
- both teams scored all-time - 22 times;
- on the home team’s field - 9 times.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and their recent head-to-head encounters, a low-scoring game with a focus on defensive caution seems the most likely scenario. Trends indicate both clubs tend to score few goals: Nantes rarely exceed one goal per match at home against this opponent, and Nice also struggles with attacking prowess against the "Canaries." Therefore, betting on under 2.5 total goals appears to be a reasonable choice for this matchup.