Nantes vs Nice Prediction 25 January 2026
🔊 Can Nice secure their first Ligue 1 victory under their new manager? On Sunday, the Eagles travel to face Nantes in a crucial match as part of the 19th round of the French football championship. Both teams find themselves in the lower half of the standings, battling for survival. With both sides desperately needing points, we can expect an intense clash. You'll find our prediction for the outcome below.
Head-to-Head
📊 These rivals recently faced off in the Round of 32 of the French Cup. The match ended 1-1 in regular time, and it was only in the penalty shootout that Nice emerged victorious.
Head-to-head statistics Nantes - Nice
Nantes Team Overview
🟢 Nantes are having a tough season and are strong contenders for relegation from the top division. However, there's still time to turn things around, and Nice is precisely the type of opponent against whom they can pick up points. The issue, though, is that the "Canaries" are struggling to find their form-they have lost four of their last five Ligue 1 matches.
🟡 Following their cup disappointment against the "Eaglets," Nantes suffered another defeat in the league to Paris (1-2) on home turf. The clash with the capital club was a disaster-Ahmed Kantari's side posted a very low xG (0.36) with only one shot on target. It's worth noting that Nantes last won at home back in August of last year.
Match Results: Nantes
Nice Team Overview
⚫ Nice face a tough challenge as they strive to avoid relegation from Ligue 1. The club's management waited until the team hit rock bottom in the standings before deciding to change the head coach. It's a clear example of how not to manage a team! As soon as Claude Puel took charge, results started to improve, so why wasn't this move made earlier?
🔴 Let's recall that after a long losing streak in Ligue 1, Claude Puel's squad finally managed to secure a point with a draw against Strasbourg (1-1). However, they subsequently suffered another defeat to Toulouse (1-5). Recently, the "Eaglets" claimed their first victory of the season in the Europa League, defeating Go Ahead Eagles 3-1.
Match Results: Nice
Latest news
Nantes
❌ The participation of three Nantes players in the upcoming match is uncertain due to previous injuries. Fabien Centonze, Deiver Machado, and Demen Assoumani might recover in time for the game against Nice, but this is not confirmed. There has been no reliable information from official sources regarding their availability yet.
Nice
❌ Nice are currently facing a significant issue with their squad, as several players are considering leaving the club following a recent conflict with fans. Additionally, there are numerous injuries, casting doubt on their availability for the upcoming match. Here's a list of players we are unlikely to see on the pitch: Dante, Melvin Bard, Hicham Boudaoui, Sofiane Diop, Yehvann Diouf, and Antoine Mendy.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The upcoming match will be officiated by Hakim Ben El Hadj. Over the span of 100 matches, he averages 3.64 yellow cards per game, with 25 fouls. In 18 Ligue 1 matches, the yellow card stats for the teams are as follows: Nantes average 1.7 per game, while Nice average 2.1. Both teams have not been frequent recipients of cautions this season, so we suggest betting on under 5.5 total yellow cards.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Nantes' individual goal tally in the French championship averages 0.9 per match, while Nice averages 1.2. It is clear that scoring has been a challenge for both teams recently. Considering this statistic and their recent results, we recommend considering a bet on total goals under 2.5.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In eighteen matches in the French championship, Nantes average 3 corners per game, while Nice average 5.1 over the same period. The "Eaglets" earn corner kicks more frequently than their opponents, so we suggest betting on Nice to win the corner count.
Editor's Prediction
Both teams are deep in crisis, and it will take considerable time and effort to turn things around. While Nice show some signs of improvement, Nantes are struggling badly. The Canaries last won at home in August of last year, which speaks volumes about their current state. We expect the visitors to edge this match with a narrow 1-0 victory. For the main bet, we have chosen under 3 goals, which is quite relevant given the current form and scoring capabilities of both sides.
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