Nantes will face off against Nice in a highly anticipated Ligue 1 clash, with both teams eager to claim important points in their respective campaigns. Nantes, currently striving to climb up the table, will look to take advantage of their home form, while Nice, with strong performances this season, aim to solidify their position in the upper half of the standings.
With both sides having plenty to play for, this match promises to be a closely contested battle, making it a key fixture in the Ligue 1 calendar.
Nantes vs Nice: Important H2H Stats
As Nantes prepare to host Nice at the Stade de la Beaujoire – Louis Fonteneau, here are the key head-to-head (H2H) stats and trends to watch out for in this Ligue 1 encounter.
- Recent H2H Encounter: The last meeting between these two teams was on March 31, 2024, where Nantes claimed a 2-1 victory away at Nice. This result will give Nantes confidence as they welcome their rivals back to their home ground.
- Current League Positions: Nantes are currently 10th in the Ligue 1 standings, while Nice are slightly ahead in 9th, making this clash crucial for both teams as they look to climb higher up the table.
- Key Players:
- Nantes: Moses Simon leads the team in assists with 2 this season and will be a key creative figure for the home side.
- Nice: Evann Guessand is Nice’s top scorer with 3 goals this season, and Nantes will need to keep him tightly marked to prevent him from adding to his tally.
- Disciplinary Records:
- Nantes: Douglas Augusto has the most cards for Nantes this season with 3, making him a potential risk in this match.
- Nice: Hicham Boudaoui has received 2 yellow cards this season, and his aggressive style will be one to watch in terms of discipline.
- Scoring and Conceding Patterns:
- Nantes: The hosts are most dangerous between the 15-30 minute mark, having scored 30% of their goals during this period. This is also the time when Nice are most vulnerable, with 26.7% of their goals conceded in this window.
- Nice: With this overlap in scoring and conceding patterns, the first half could be crucial for both teams.
- Possession and Corners:
- Possession Stats: Nice hold a slight edge in possession with 47.86%, compared to Nantes’ 43.71%, which suggests Nice may try to dominate the ball, while Nantes could rely on counter-attacks.
- Corners: Nantes average 5.71 corners per game, while Nice average 4.29, indicating Nantes may generate more set-piece opportunities.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS) Stats: Both teams have seen BTTS in 57.14% of their matches this season, signaling a good chance of both sides finding the back of the net in this matchup.
These H2H stats and performance insights provide a clearer picture of how the two teams may approach this contest, highlighting key players and critical phases of the game that could shape the outcome.
Nantes Vs Nice Last Match Result and Stats
| Performance Summary | Nice | Nantes |
|---|---|---|
| Shots Total | 12 | 13 |
| Shots Blocked | 6 | 4 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 9 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 4 |
| Passes Total | 490 | 379 |
| Accurate Passes | 445 | 319 |
| Pass Accuracy % | 90.82 | 84.17 |
| Total Attacks | 94 | 82 |
| Dangerous Attacks | 54 | 32 |
| Fouls | 7 | 19 |
| Corners | 9 | 3 |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 57 | 43 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 5 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Yellow Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Substitutions | 5 | 4 |
| Goal Kicks | 5 | 3 |
| Goal Attampts | 5 | 8 |
| Free Kicks | N/A | N/A |
| Throw Ins | 17 | 17 |
| Ball Safe | 88 | 85 |
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Penalties | 1 | 1 |
| Injuries | 0 | 2 |
Nantes Vs Nice Season Stats
| Performance Summary | Nantes | Nice |
|---|---|---|
| Total Wins | 2 | 2 |
| Home Wins | 1 | 1 |
| Away Wins | 1 | 1 |
| Total Draws | 3 | 3 |
| Home Draws | 1 | 2 |
| Away Draws | 2 | 1 |
| Total Lost | 2 | 2 |
| Home Losses | 1 | 0 |
| Away Losses | 1 | 2 |
| Total Goals For | 9 | 15 |
| Home Goals For | 5 | 10 |
| Away Goals For | 4 | 5 |
| Total Goals Against | 8 | 7 |
| Home Goals Against | 4 | 2 |
| Away Goals Against | 4 | 5 |
| Total Clean Sheet | 2 | 2 |
| Home Clean Sheet | 1 | 1 |
| Away Clean Sheet | 1 | 1 |
| Total Failed To Score | 2 | 2 |
| Home Failed To Score | 0 | 0 |
| Away Failed To Score | 2 | 2 |
| Total Av Goals Scored | 1.29 | 2.14 |
| Home Av Goals Scored | 1.67 | 3.33 |
| Away Av Goals Scored | 1 | 1.25 |
| Total Av Goals Conceded | 1.14 | 1 |
| Home Av Goals Conceded | 1.33 | 0.67 |
| Away Av Goals Conceded | 1 | 1.25 |
| Total 1st Goal Scored | 19m | 25m |
| Home 1st Goal Scored | 17m | 33m |
| Away 1st Goal Scored | 21m | 14m |
| Total 1st Goal Conceded | 33m | 55m |
| Home 1st Goal Conceded | 25m | 50m |
| Away 1st Goal Conceded | 46m | 63m |
| Goals Scoring Minutes | Nantes | Nice |
|---|---|---|
| 0-15 | 2 (20%) | 3 (20%) |
| 15-30 | 3 (30%) | 4 (26.7%) |
| 30-45 | 1 (10%) | 3 (20%) |
| 45-60 | 2 (20%) | 1 (6.7%) |
| 60-75 | 0 (0%) | 2 (13.3%) |
| 75-90 | 2 (20%) | 2 (13.3%) |
| Goals Conceded Minutes | Nantes | Nice |
|---|---|---|
| 0-15 | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| 15-30 | 3 (42.9%) | 0 (0%) |
| 30-45 | 1 (14.3%) | 2 (28.6%) |
| 45-60 | 1 (14.3%) | 2 (28.6%) |
| 60-75 | 1 (14.3%) | 2 (28.6%) |
| 75-90 | 1 (14.3%) | 1 (14.3%) |
| Combined Match Stats | Nantes | Nice |
|---|---|---|
| Attacks | 626 | 619 |
| Dangerous Attacks | 358 | 257 |
| Av Possession Percent | 43.71 | 47.86 |
| Fouls | 80 | 67 |
| Av Fouls Per Game | 11.43 | 9.57 |
| Offside | 8 | 15 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Yellow Cards | 18 | 13 |
| Shots Blocked | 23 | 22 |
| Shots Off Target | 30 | 28 |
| Av Shots Off Target | 4.29 | 4.00 |
| Shots On Target | 29 | 36 |
| Av Shots On Target | 4.14 | 5.14 |
| Total Corners | 40 | 30 |
| Av Corners | 5.71 | 4.29 |
| BTTS | 57.14 | 57.14 |
| Av Player Rating Per Match | 6.73 | 6.78 |
| Tackles | 140 | 143 |
Nantes vs Nice Prediction
Given the close standings of both teams in Ligue 1, this match promises to be a tightly contested affair. Nantes come into the game with confidence after a 2-1 win in their last meeting against Nice, and their strong start during the first 30 minutes of matches could give them an early advantage. Moses Simon’s creative presence will be crucial for Nantes, as they aim to capitalize on Nice’s vulnerabilities in the same period.
Nice, however, have been solid overall this season, with Evann Guessand leading the charge in attack. Despite their struggles in the early stages of matches, Nice will look to control possession and take advantage of Nantes’ lower possession stats. Both teams have similar defensive and attacking records, with a good likelihood of both sides finding the net, as reflected in their high BTTS percentages.
Predicted Scoreline: Nantes 1-1 Nice
While Nantes could strike early, Nice’s ability to respond and control the game might lead to a balanced encounter. A draw seems likely, with both teams having enough firepower to secure at least a goal. Expect a close game with limited separation between the sides.