Nice vs Nantes Preview, Prediction, Head-to-Head, Team News, Possible Line-ups, and Betting Tips

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3 Minutes Read
September 12, 2025

The Allianz Riviera is the venue as OGC Nice, with their stellar defensive record, host a FC Nantes side known for their cup pedigree but inconsistent league form. Nice, under Francesco Farioli, have built their success on a foundation of being extremely difficult to break down, though they have found goals harder to come by recently.

Nantes, meanwhile, are perennially battling to move away from the lower mid-table spots and will see this as a chance to spring a surprise against a offensively struggling side. This clash between a solid defence and a team fighting for points offers intriguing possibilities for any home vs away match preview.

Team Recent Form

Nice: LDDLD

Nantes: LWLDL

Key Stats

Nice have kept a clean sheet in four of their last five home matches in Ligue 1.
Nantes have failed to score in three of their last five away league games.
The last three meetings between these sides at the Allianz Riviera have seen Under 2.5 goals.

I predict the correct score will be Nice 1 – 0 Nantes. This forecast is based on Nice’s formidable defensive organisation at home and Nantes’ struggles on the road. While Nice have had their own issues in attack, I expect their quality to tell with a single goal, most likely from a set-piece or a moment of individual skill, which will be enough to secure all three points against a Nantes team that creates few chances.

Nice vs Nantes H2H

Nice are unbeaten in their last five home matches against Nantes (W3 D2).
The reverse fixture earlier this season ended in a 1-0 victory for Nice.
Three of the last five head-to-head meetings have seen Under 2.5 goals.
Nantes have not won at the Allianz Riviera since August 2019.

Pre Game Odds

Nice Win: 4/6
Draw: 13/5
Nantes Win: 19/4

(Odds are indicative and subject to change)

Team News Home

Nice will be without the suspended midfielder Morgan Sanson, which is a blow to their midfield creativity. Key attacker Terem Moffi is also a doubt after missing recent training sessions, which could further impact their goal-scoring output. Their defensive unit, however, remains largely intact.

Team News Away

Nantes have a lengthy absentee list. Midfielder Pedro Chirivella is suspended, while forward Moses Simon remains out with a significant injury. Defender Nicolas Pallois is also a major doubt, which could weaken their backline against a physical Nice side.