Fenerbahce vs Nice Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26

Both clubs faced a defeat in their opening European competition matches.

Fenerbahce are ready to lock horns with OGC Nice for their round 2 league phase match of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. The interesting contest between these clubs will take place at the Chobani Stadyumu.

The hosts will be looking to secure their first win of their European campaign, but it is not going to be an easy task for them. The Turkish Super Lig side fell prey to Dinamo Zagreb in their opening UEL game. They will be at home for their next match and are likely to come up with a unique strategy.

📸 We have started preparations for the match against OGC Nice. #UEL pic.twitter.com/JS6kETBx4Y

— Fenerbahçe English (@Fenerbahce_EN) September 30, 2025

OGC Nice will be the visiting side, and this might keep them under a bit of pressure. Their performance in the Ligue 1 and UEFA Europa League has been underwhelming.

The French club lost their first UEL game against AS Roma. The visitors will be keen on stepping up their efforts for their next match.

Kick-off:

• Location: Istanbul, Turkey
• Stadium: Chobani Stadyumu
• Date: Thursday, October 2
• Kick-off Time: 10:15 p.m. IST/ 04:45 p.m. GMT/ 12:45 p.m. ET/ 09:45 a.m. PT
• Referee: Srđan Jovanović
• VAR: In use

Form:

Fenerbahce: W-D-D-L-W

Nice: L-W-L-L-D

Players to Watch

Youssef En-Nesyri (Fenerbahce)

The 28-year-old forward from Morocco will have an important role to play in the attacking front for the Turkish giants. Youssef En-Nesyri has scored four goals in seven league games this season. Even though he is yet to score a goal in the Europa League 2025-26, with his skills, he is likely to trouble the opponent’s defence.

Terem Moffi (Nice)

Terem Moffi will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side in the final third. The 26-year-old from Nigeria scored a goal for his side in the previous UEL game, but it was not enough to get OGC Nice a victory. However, he remains an important asset on the attacking front for the visitors.

Match Facts

• OGC Nice are on a three-match winless run.
• Fenerbahce have won two of their last five games.
• The visitors have secured two clean sheets in their last five matches.

Fenerbahce vs Nice: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @3/1 Coral
• Youssef En Nesyri to score @19/4 Unibet
• Goals under 2.5 @1/1 BetFred

Injury and Team News

Jhon Duran is injured and will not be in action for Fenerbahce.

Nice will be without the services of Mohamed Abdelmonem, Youssouf Ndayishimiye and Tanguy Ndombele as they are injured. Gabin Bernardeau will also not be in action as he is on international duty.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 5

Fenerbahce won: 3

Nice won: 2

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Fenerbahce predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Ederson (GK); Semedo, Skriniar, Oosterwolde, Brown; Fred, Yuksek; Asensio, Talisca, Aktürkoglu; En-Nesyri

Nice predicted lineup (3-4-1-2)

Diouf (GK); Mendy, Bombito, Oppong; Clauss, Vanhoutte, Abdul Samed, Abdi; Diop; Cho, Moffi

Match Prediction

They have faced each other a few times and have produced some close fixtures. The upcoming UEFA Europa League clash between Fenerbahce and OGC Nice is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Fenerbahce 1-1 Nice

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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