Ligue 1 2025-2026: Nice vs Angers Prediction

Nice

Home Team
79%
VS

Angers

Away Team
10%
Draw: 12%
Over 2.5: 56%
Under 2.5: 44%
Goal: 55%
No Goal: 45%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Lens 14 10 1 3 24 12 12 31
2 Paris SG 14 9 3 2 27 12 15 30
3 Marseille 14 9 2 3 35 14 21 29
4 Lille 14 8 2 4 28 17 11 26
5 Rennes 14 6 6 2 24 18 6 24
6 Lyon 14 7 3 4 21 15 6 24
7 Monaco 14 7 2 5 26 25 1 23
8 Strasbourg 14 7 1 6 25 19 6 22
9 Toulouse 14 4 5 5 20 19 1 17
10 Nice 14 5 2 7 19 26 -7 17
11 Brest 14 4 4 6 19 24 -5 16
12 Angers 14 4 4 6 12 17 -5 16
13 Paris FC 14 4 3 7 21 26 -5 15
14 Le Havre 14 3 5 6 13 21 -8 14
15 Lorient 14 3 5 6 18 28 -10 14
16 Nantes 14 2 5 7 12 22 -10 11
17 Metz 14 3 2 9 14 31 -17 11
18 Auxerre 14 2 3 9 8 20 -12 9

Recent Trends

Nice ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ✅

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Lorient (Goals: 1 - 3)
  • 2nd Last Match: ❌ vs Marseille (Goals: 1 - 5)
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Metz (Goals: 1 - 2)
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Paris SG (Goals: 0 - 1)
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Lille (Goals: 2 - 0)

Angers ❌ ✅ ✅ ❌ ⚪

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Lens (Goals: 1 - 2)
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Toulouse (Goals: 1 - 0)
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Auxerre (Goals: 2 - 0)
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Lille (Goals: 0 - 1)
  • 5th Last Match: ⚪ vs Marseille (Goals: 2 - 2)

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Nice

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.60
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.78
# Clean Sheets: 1

Angers

Average Expected Goals (xG): 0.51
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 2.43
# Clean Sheets: 2

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Nice and Angers is tipped to swing heavily in favor of the home side, with a 79% probability of a Nice victory. The match is also expected to be high-scoring, with a 56% chance of over 2.5 goals being netted. Currently, Nice sits in 10th position in the Ligue 1 standings, while Angers is close behind in 12th place. The analysis predicts Nice to emerge as the winner, leveraging their home advantage.

Match Analysis

Looking at recent performances, Nice is on a troubling streak, having lost their last three matches. They were defeated by Lorient, Marseille, and Metz, conceding a total of 10 goals while scoring just three. Despite their struggles, Nice's average goals scored in the last five games stands at 1.6, indicating their potential to find the back of the net. However, their defense has been leaky, conceding an average of 1.6 goals per game, a concern they must address. Angers, in contrast, has shown resilience with two victories in their last three outings, including a solid win over Toulouse and a convincing performance against Auxerre. However, their offensive output remains modest, averaging 0.6 goals per game over their last five matches. Defensively, Angers has been vulnerable, conceding an average of 1.8 goals, and with their expected goals against being as high as 2.426, their defense will be put to the test against Nice.

Final Prediction

The predicted advantage for Nice stems from their comparatively higher scoring capability and home-field advantage. A key factor to watch in this match will be Nice's ability to exploit Angers' defensive weaknesses, potentially leading to a high-scoring encounter. As both teams strive to climb the standings, this match promises excitement and crucial points on the line.