The Ligue 1 Matchday 30 encounter between Nice and Angers will take place on April 20 at the Allianz Riviera. Nice vs. Angers: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Nice
The team played out a 2-2 draw against Strasbourg in the last round, extending their winless run in Ligue 1 to five matches (2 draws, 3 losses), conceding in all five games. This is the longest winless streak for Nice in the current championship. As a result of this poor run, the club has dropped from 3rd to 7th place in the league standings, falling out of the European competition zone. Additionally, the team has failed to win in their last three home matches in Ligue 1, after previously winning six consecutive home games in this tournament.
- The club has conceded exactly two goals in 4 of their last 5 matches in the top French division.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 5 of Nice's last 6 home matches in the championship.
- At home, the team has not lost in 12 of their last 14 Ligue 1 matches (8 wins, 4 draws).
Predicted lineup for Nice (3-4-3)
Marcin Bulka – Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Moise Bombito, Dante – Jonathan Clauss, Baptiste Santamaria, Hicham Boudaoui, Melvin Bard – Evann Guessand, Jeremie Boga, Gaetan Laborde.
Angers
Angers ended their five-match losing streak in the league with a 2-0 victory over Montpellier in the previous round. This success allowed the club to increase their lead over the relegation playoff zone to three points, while remaining in 14th place in the standings. Notably, in the last round, the team not only ended their losing streak but also ended their run of conceding goals in Ligue 1, which lasted six matches. In the first round, Angers suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Nice.
- One team has failed to score in Angers' last six league matches.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 9 of the club's last 12 Ligue 1 matches.
- Angers have won with a handicap (+1.5) in 5 of their last 6 away matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Angers (4-5-1)
Yahia Fofana – Lilian Rao-Lisoa, Jordan Lefort, Abdoulaye Bamba, Florent Hanin, Jacques Ekomi – Yassine Belkdim, Himad Abdelli, Jean-Eudes Aholou, Farid El Melali, Jacques Ekomi – Esteban Lepaul.
Referee
Jeremy Stinat (France)
Matches – 15 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 62;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.1;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 40%.
Match Prediction: Nice vs. Angers
The hosts are experiencing their worst period in the current championship, causing them to drop not only out of the Champions League zone but also out of the top six. However, they have a great opportunity to end this poor run in the upcoming match, as they host one of the league's weakest teams at the Allianz Riviera. Before their win in the last round against a hopeless Montpellier, who would be contenders for relegation even in Ligue 2, Angers had lost five consecutive matches without scoring in the league.
Moreover, Nice is beginning to recover, having looked impressive away against Strasbourg in the last round, where they should have secured a victory. Strasbourg was in excellent form, having been on a five-match winning streak in Ligue 1 before facing Nice. I don't think the seemingly hopeless visitors will be able to prevent the hosts from returning to winning ways. With the support of their home fans, who have been eagerly awaiting success from Nice, the Côte d'Azur club should easily handle such an opponent.
In the first round, Nice convincingly defeated Angers away, thrashing them 4-1. I am confident that the hosts will win comfortably in the upcoming match. My prediction: Nice with a handicap (-1)
