The Ligue 1 clash between AS Monaco and OGC Nice kicks off at 18:00 (GMT+1) on Wednesday, April 20, at the Stade Louis II.
Having returned to winning ways after four games (DLDLW), OGC Nice are looking to pick up back-to-back victories following the 2-1 win over Lorient at the weekend. A brace from Andy Delort (54’ P & 88’) ultimately decided the outcome of the clash against Lorient. The win saw the Eaglets move one spot up the table, from 5th to 4th place. Nice are looking to avoid a defeat here in a bid to remain above Monaco while hoping a favorable result emerges from the game between Rennes and fifth-place Strasbourg [53 points]. Nice have 42 goals after 32 Ligue 1 games and a goal ratio of 1.31 goals scored per game. In addition, Les Aiglons have conceded 28 goals so far this season and have a G.D. of +14, coupled with an average of 0.88 goals conceded per match. Christophe Galtier is looking to bag three points on Wednesday when he lays out the 4—4—2 formation against Monaco with the weekend’s hero Andy Delort and Amine Gouiri in attack.
The highly anticipated top-of-the-table clash between Olympique de Marseille and OGC Nice will take place at the Stade Vélodrome on Sunday, March 20 at 20:45 (GMT+1).
OGC Nice are looking to leapfrog Marseille and move into second place at the end of the weekend. Last time out, the Eaglets picked up a goalless draw against Montpellier at the Stade de la Mosson, having played the entire length of the second half with a numerical deficit. Dante [R. 35'] was sent off ten minutes before the break. In 3rd place on the Ligue 1 table, having picked up 50 points from 15W, 6D, and 7L, the club has the form: LWDWD ahead of this fixture against Marseille. Les Aiglons are looking to return to winning ways but have failed to hit the back of the net in three Ligue 1 games on the road for the first time since they went four in a row back in February/March 2019. Christophe Galtier’s 4—4—2 formation could see Amine Gouiri and Andy Delort in attack once again for this game against Marseille. The former has 10 Ligue 1 goals this season, while the latter has hit the back of the net seven times. Following the red card against Montpellier, Dante is suspended for Sunday’s game.
After cruising into the French Cup final following a comfortable victory over Versailles, Les Aiglons are back in the League of Talents to take on Le Parisiens looking to move into second place. The Ligue 1 fixture, OGC Nice vs. Paris Saint-Germain, kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, March 5, at the Allianz Riviera.
OGC Nice are coming off the back of a 2-0 win over FC Versailles 78 in Tuesday’s French Cup semi-final clash. The victory saw the club cruise into the French Cup final where they take on FC Nantes on the 8th of May at the Stade de France. Goals from Amine Gouiri (48’) and Kasper Dolberg (73’) saw the Eaglets reach the final at the expense of the semi-professional association football club based in Versailles, Île-de-France. Back on Ligue 1 soil, OGC Nice picked up a goalless draw against Strasbourg at the Stade de la Meinau last weekend despite finishing with nine men. Three minutes after the break, Dante [R. 48’] was shown the red, while Justin Kluivert [R. 85’] was given his marching orders in the closing stages. The goalless draw leaves OGC Nice with seven points from their last five Ligue 1 games: WLLWD, as they sit in 3rd place with 46 points after 14W, 5D, & 7L. After going winless in their previous four games [0W, 1D, and 3L], the Eaglets have won three of their last four Ligue 1 home games [3W, 0D, & 1L]. Christophe Galtier would like to see Nice return to winning ways when he lays out the 4—4—2 formation on Saturday, with Kasper Dolberg and Amine Gouri in attack against PSG.
The top-of-the-table clash between RC Strasbourg Alsace and OGC Nice kicks off at 17:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, February 26, at Stade de la Meinau.
The Eagles returned to winning ways, WWLLW, following last weekend’s 1-0 victory over SCO Angers, courtesy of a single goal by Justin Kluivert (19’). In third place, OGC Nice sits right above Strasbourg, ahead by three points, while having 45 points from 14W, 4D, and 7L. Nice have their second-best tally at this stage of a season in the three points for a win era, after the 2016/17 edition of Ligue 1 when they had 53 points and finished 3rd. A victory on Saturday would see Nice stretch the gap over Strasbourg to six points, while a defeat to Strasbourg would leave both sides on par with 45 points each. Les Aiglons average a lower goal ratio of 1.48 goals scored per game and have 37 goals after 25 Ligue 1 games. In addition, OGC Nice has conceded 21 goals, an average of 0.84 goals conceded per match this season. Christophe Galtier would like to see those numbers add up to three points on Saturday when he lays out the 4—4—2 formation, with Andy Delort and Kasper Dolberg in attack against Strasbourg.
The Ligue 1 fixture, Olympique Lyon vs. OGC Nice, kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, February 12, at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais.
OGC Nice are coming off the back of a 4-1 win over Olympique Marseille in Wednesday's French Cup quarter-final clash at the Allianz Riviera. A brace from the Dutchman Justin Kluivert (29’ & 49’), coupled with goals from Amine Gouiri (10’) and Andy Delort (61'), saw Nice cruise into the Coupe de France semi-finals where they face FC Versailles on March 2. Back in Ligue 1, Nice failed to earn a point in a narrow 1-0 defeat to Clermont Foot on Matchday 23 and are looking to bounce back to winning ways. A victory over Lyon on Saturday could see 3rd-placed Nice reclaim 2nd place if Marseille, ahead by a point, fails to defeat FC Metz on Sunday. The Eaglets have 42 points from 13W, 4D, & 6L, with only one defeat in five league games: WWWWL, ahead of this fixture against Lyon. Christophe Galtier and Les Aiglons are expected to line up with the 4—4—2 formation once again, leaving Andy Delort and Amine Gouiri in attack.
The Ligue 1 fixture, OGC Nice vs. Clermont Foot 63, kicks off at 15:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, February 6, at the Allianz Riviera.
After knocking PSG out of the French FA Cup following a 6-5 win via penalties, Nice returns to Ligue 1, hoping to see the gap between themselves and the league leaders shrink. Last time out, the Eaglets picked up a 2-0 win over FC Metz at the Stade Saint-Symphorien. With the Metz defense out on holiday, Khephren Thuram (58') had all the time in the world to make up for a cushioned strike that had failed to connect properly as he bagged the opener on his second attempt. With four minutes left on the clock, Amine Gouiri (86' P.), who had provided the assist for Thuram, bagged a goal for himself from the penalty spot with a cheeky panenka. The comfortable 2-0-win leaves Nice with five victories in a row, WWWWW, and 11 points behind the league leaders, PSG. The Eaglets have 42 points from 13W, 4D, & 5L, and a win on Sunday could see the club move within striking distance of PSG, who have a technically difficult match against Lille later in the day. A quick look at the numbers leaves Nice with a goal ratio of 1.64 g.p.g. so far this season, having scored 36 goals in 22 Ligue 1 games. Keeping it tight at the back, the club has conceded only 18 goals (0.82 goals per game) and have a G.D. of +18. A 4—4—2 formation with Amine Gouiri and Kasper Dolberg in attack is expected from Christophe Galtier for this fixture against Clermont Foot. Meanwhile, Pablo Rosario is suspended for the weekend’s clash.
The Ligue 1 fixture, OGC Nice vs. FC Nantes, kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Friday, January 14, at Allianz Riviera.
Despite being reduced to ten men midway through the first half, the Eagles picked up a resounding 3-0 victory over Stade Brestois 29. An effort from Kasper Dolberg (13') saw Nice take the lead inside the opening fifteen minutes. Minutes later, Nice's Morgan Schneiderlin [R. 20’] was shown a red for a lunge at an opposing red shirt. Much later in the second half, an unmarked Andy Delort (79') kept his cool before tucking the ball away for Nice’s second. A remarkable solo effort, originating from the halfway line, was complemented with a fabulous finish from Amine Gouiri (90'+4) in stoppage time to seal all three points at the Stade Francis-Le Blé. Second-placed Nice will be coming off three straight victories: DLWWW, while having 36 points after 11W, 4D, & 5L. Over the course of the season, Nice has picked up a goal ratio of 1.6 g.p.g., having scored 32 goals in 20 Ligue 1 games. They have also conceded 17 goals and have a G.D. of +15. Having won the league title with Lille last season, Christophe Galtier has positioned Nice, who finished 9th last season, as title hopefuls. His team hopes to stay within striking distance of league leaders PSG [47 points], looking for a chance to close the 11-point gap. A win here will ensure third-placed Marseille [36 points], who have a difficult fixture against Lille at the weekend, remains at bay. A 4—4—2 formation with Kasper Dolberg and Amine Gouiri in attack is expected for this Friday's fixture against Nantes.
Stade Brestois 29 vs. OGC Nice kicks off at 13:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, January 9, at Stade Francis-Le Blé.
Nice completed the comeback for a 2-1 win over Lens at the Allianz Riviera, right before the winter break. Arnaud Kalimuendo (30’) got Lens in front at the half-hour mark. However, three minutes after the hour mark, Mario Lemina (63') restored Nice to level terms. With just over ten minutes left to play, Justin Kluivert (79') grabbed the winner. The victory saw Les Aiglons move two spots up the table, from 4th to 2nd place, having picked up 33 points from 10W, 4D, and 5L. A comfortable win on Sunday after back-to-back victories (LDLWW) would see Nice stay ahead of 3rd placed Marseille [33 points & G.D. of +11], who also have equal points as the Eagles. Nice have hit the back of the net 29 times (a goal ratio of 1.53 goals scored per game) in 19 Ligue 1 games this season. However, Les Aiglons have conceded 17 goals (0.89 goals conceded per match) and have a G.D. of +12. Christophe Galtier’s 4—4—2 formation, with the attacking duo of Kasper Dolberg and Amine Gouiri, is expected for this weekend’s game against Brest.
The Ligue 1 fixture, Stade Rennais F.C. vs. OGC Nice, kicks off at 15:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, December 12, at Roazhon Park.
OGC Nice failed to earn a point last weekend at the Allianz Riviera, having picked up a heavy 3-0 loss to RC Strasbourg. Ludovic Ajorque (21’) put the Racers in front mid-way through the first forty-five to see RC Strasbourg keep the lead until the interval. With nine minutes left on the clock, a cheeky back-heel from Habib Diallo (81’) saw Walter Benitez diving the wrong way. OGC Nice failed to find a reply and let in a third, three minutes later as Strasbourg’s Adrien Thomasson (84’) wrapped up the points. Luckily, the Eaglets remained in 4th place on the Ligue 1 table, despite failing to pick up a point against Strasbourg. Nice have 27 points from 8W, 4D, and 5L, coupled with only one victory in five games: LWLDL. The Eaglets have a haul of 25 goals after 17 Ligue 1 appearances. - A goal ratio of 1.47 goals scored per game. At the other end, Les Aiglons have conceded 15 goals (0.88 goals per match) so far this season and have a G.D. of +10. Manager Christophe Galtier is holding on desperately to a top-four spot and a defeat here would see OGC Nice tumble out of the congested mid-upper-half section of the Ligue 1 table. Les Aiglons may appear in the form of a conventional 4—4—2 with the duo consisting of Amine Gouiri and Kasper Dolberg in attack. Andy Delort is suspended for this fixture while Robson Bambu is ruled out.
The mid-week Ligue 1 fixture, Paris Saint-Germain vs. OGC Nice, kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Wednesday, December 1, at Parc des Princes.
OGC Nice suffered a 1-0 defeat to Metz over the weekend at the Allianz Riviera, having failed to find a reply to Fabien Centonze’s 31st-minute opener. Nice remains in 3rd place, despite the defeat, having 26 points from 8W, 3D, and 4L. The club has a form that reads: DWLWL ahead of this fixture against PSG. A win for Nice could see them move into second place if RC Lens, who have a difficult fixture against Lille, fail to win. The Eaglets have 25 goals after 15 Ligue 1 games and a goal ratio of 1.67 goals per game. Les Aiglons have conceded 12 goals so far this season and have a G.D. of +13. - An average of 0.8 goals per match. Christophe Galtier and Les Aiglons could appear with the 4—4—2 formation, leaving Andy Delort and Amine Gouiri in attack against PSG. The duo have a haul of 13 goals between them, 5 and 8 goals, respectively.