Nice vs Nantes Prediction Adam Hakanson Pro Tipster

Current form

Nice have been in decent form in recent weeks, winning 3 of their last 5 league matches. Their attacking players have been in good scoring form, netting 9 goals over that period.

Recent matches

• Nice 2-1 Toulouse (H)
• Lens 0-0 Nice (A)
• Nice 3-2 Lille (H)
• Marseille 1-0 Nice (A)
• Nice 2-0 Angers (H)

Key players and injuries

Striker Kasper Dolberg has been Nice's top scorer this season with 12 league goals so far. Midfielders Khephren Thuram and Aaron Ramsey will be expected to control the midfield. Centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo is a doubt for this match with a hamstring injury.

Position in the standings

Nice currently sit in 6th place in the Ligue 1 table with 46 points from 29 games, just 2 points outside the European qualification places.

Strengths and weaknesses

Nice's main strength is their attack which has scored 44 goals so far this season, the 4th highest in the league. However, their defensive record of 36 goals conceded is one of the worst in the top half of the table and an area they will need to improve.

Current form

Nantes have struggled for consistency in recent weeks and picked up just 1 win in their last 5 league games. They have scored only 4 goals in that period while conceding 8 at the other end.

Recent matches

• Nantes 1-2 Lorient (H)
• Rennes 2-1 Nantes (A)
• Nantes 0-0 Clermont (H)
• Lyon 2-1 Nantes (A)
• Nantes 1-0 Troyes (H)

Key players and injuries

Experienced striker Randal Kolo Muani has scored 11 league goals for Nantes so far this campaign. Midfielders Samuel Moutoussamy and Ludovic Blas will be crucial in midfield. Centre-back Nicolas Pallois is expected to return from a knee injury for this match.

Position in the standings

Nantes are currently 13th in the Ligue 1 table with 35 points from 29 games played, 8 points clear of the relegation zone.

Strengths and weaknesses

Nantes' main strength is their solid defensive record, having conceded just 31 goals so far this season which is the 5th best in the league. However, they have struggled for goals at times with only 33 scored, one of the lowest totals in the top half of the table.

Head-to-head statistics (Recent Meetings)

• Nantes 0-1 Nice (A)
• Nice 2-1 Nantes (H)
• Nantes 2-2 Nice (H)
• Nice 1-0 Nantes (H)
• Nantes 2-1 Nice (H)

The recent head-to-head record is fairly even with both teams winning 2 of the last 5 meetings and 1 draw. Home advantage doesn't seem to be a major factor as both sides have picked up wins home and away during that period. The matches have tended to be tight and low-scoring affairs.

Betting Odds & Coefficients

Here are the latest odds from leading bookmakers:

• Home win: 2.10
• Draw: 3.30
• Away win: 3.75

The bookies make Nice the narrow favorites at home with odds of around 2.10 for the win.

For the over/under 2.5 goals market:

• Over 2.5 goals: 2.05
• Under 2.5 goals: 1.80

Other popular betting markets:

• Both teams to score: 1.90
• Correct score 1-1 draw: 6.50