Nice vs AJ Auxerre Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds
The visitors AJ Auxerre came out on top the last time both sides met.
Nice are all set to take on AJ Auxerre on matchday 26 of the Ligue 1 2024-25 fixture at home. The hosts are doing well in the league as they are in third place. If they continue to win the upcoming matches, then they can go on to secure the Champions League spot for the coming season.
Nice will be at home and with their current form they will be feeling confident enough. Although it is not going to be an easy contest for the hosts, they will still be fancying their chances. Because of their loose defence, they conceded a goal in the final moments of their game against Auxerre and dropped three points.
AJ Auxerre are in 11th place in the Ligue 1 points table. They have won eight of their 25 league matches as of now. With their current form, this league match is going to be a tough affair for them. The visitors are coming in after securing a win in their last league game.
Kick-off:
- Location: Nice, France
- Stadium: Allianz Riviera
- Date: Saturday, March 15
- Kick-off Time: 01:15 IST / Friday, March 14; 19:45 GMT/ 14:45 ET/ 11:45 PT
- Referee: Abdelatif Kherradji
- VAR: In use
Form:
Nice: W-W-W-W-L
AJ Auxerre: D-D-W-L-W
Players to Watch
Evann Guessand (Nice)
The young Frenchman has a total of 18 goal contributions in 25 Ligue 1 games as of now. Evann Guessand has done decently well and is going to be a big threat to the opponent’s defence. Although he has scored a single goal in the last five matches for his side, Guessand is going to play a vital role upfront.
Hamed Traore (AJ Auxerre)
The 25-year-old midfielder is the top goal-getter for AJ Auxerre in the league this season. From scoring goals to making an impact in the midfield areas, he has shown decent performances. Hamed Traore has scored two goals in the last five matches for AJ Auxerre.
Match Facts
- The hosts have won four of their last five matches in the Ligue 1.
- They have scored 10 goals in their last five matches.
- Three of the last five confrontations have ended in a draw.
Nice vs Auxerre: Betting Tips and Odds
- Nice to win @6/10 888sport
- Goals under 3.5 @1/2 bet365
- Evann Guessand to score @6/1 bet365
Injury and Team News
Jonathan Clauss is suspended and will not be available for Nice. Morgan Sanson, Tanguy Ndombele and Terem Moffi are injured.
AJ Auxerre will be without the services of Clement Akpa as he is suspended. Lasso Coulibaly is out with an injury.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 9
Nice won: 3
AJ Auxerre won: 3
Draws: 3
Predicted Lineups
Nice predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)
Bulka (GK); Bombito, Ndayishimiye, Dante; Louchet, Boudaoui, Santamaria, Bard; Guessand, Cho; Laborde
AJ Auxerre predicted lineup (5-4-1)
Leon (GK); Hoever, Osho, Jubal, Diomande, Mensah; Perrin, Danois, Owusu, Traore; Bair
Match Prediction
Although AJ Auxerre won their last battle with the hosts, Nice are likely going to emerge as the winners this time around.
Prediction: Nice 2-1 AJ Auxerre
Telecast Details
India: GXR World
UK: beIN SPORTS, Ligue 1 Pass
USA: fubo TV, beIN SPORTS
Nigeria: Canal+Sport 2 Afrique
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