Nice vs Real Sociedad Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | UEFA Europa League 2024-25

Nice and Real Sociedad will both be eager to kickstart their Europa League campaign with a win.

Nice have had a mixed start to the new season as they have accumulated seven points from the opening five matches. After starting the season with a loss, the team have bounced back to collect seven points in the last four matches showing plenty of promise. 

The last match was particularly a dominant one for them after putting eight goals past helpless Saint-Etienne. The front three particularly caught the eye with their performance with all of them on the score sheet. Franck Haise’s side now begin their tenure in the new look Europa League. 

Real Sociedad haven’t been at their best this season and currently find themselves in the 16th position in LaLiga. The team have collected just five points from their seven outings which will be a worrying sign for them given the quality of players they have at their disposal. 

Imanol Alguacil’s side are without a win in their last five matches and will be hoping to bounce back. A win here is probably what they need to boost their confidence and get going. 

Kick-Off:

Wednesday, 25 September 2024 at 8:00 PM UK

Thursday, 26 September 2024 at 12:30 AM IST

Location: Allianz Riviera

Form

⁠Nice (in all competitions): L-D-W-L-W

Real Sociedad (in all competitions): L-D-L-L-D

Players to Watch

Youssoufa Moukoko (⁠Nice)

The on-loan Dortmund sensation has started the season in brilliant fashion for his new club scoring two goals from the opening two matches while also providing an assist. At just 19, Moukoko has already featured in over 100 matches in the top flight showing plenty of promise in his early days. After failing to establish himself as a regular in Dortmund, this move seems to be the best way forward for both parties and the early signs are quite promising.

Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad)

Martin Zubimendi has earned legendary status among the fans after deciding to stay with the team despite interest from the likes of Barcelona and Liverpool. His positioning and ability to control and dictate games have seen him earmarked as the successor for Rodri in the Spain national team. Zubimendi opened his account for the new season with a strike against Rayo Vallecano. He will remain a vital player here as the Spanish outfit will look to stop the Nice on the break. 

Match Facts

• Nice secured a thumping 8-0 victory over Saint-Etienne in their last outing
• Real Sociedad played a goalless draw against Real Valladolid in the last match
• Real Sociedad have failed to win any of their last five matches

⁠Nice vs Real Sociedad: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Youssoufa Moukoko to score a goal – 15/4 with vbet
• Tip 2: Nice to win this game – 7/5 with sky bet
• Tip 3: Match to end with goals under 3.5 – 1/5 with William HILL

Injury & Team News

Nice are dealing with several injuries at the moment. Gaetan Laborde (foot fracture), Hicham Boudaoui (sprained knee), Jeremie Boga (shin), Morgan Sanson (ankle), and Terem Moffi (cruciate ligament injury) are all sidelined.

Real Sociedad also have three injury concerns in their squad. Arsen Zakharyan and Brais Mendez will miss out due to tendon and a foot injury respectively. Also, Hamari Traore remains a long-term absentee for them after suffering a cruciate ligament injury.

Head to Head

This will be the first time these two sides will face each other in a much-anticipated clash. 

Predicted Lineup

⁠Nice predicted lineup (3-4-3):

Bulka (GK); Ndayishimiye, Bombito, Dante; Clauss, Rosario, Ndombele, Bard; Cho, Guessand, Moukoko

Real Sociedad predicted lineup (4-3-2-1):

Remiro (GK); Aramburu, Zubeldia, Aguerd, Gomez; Sucic, Zubimendi, Turrientes; Kubo, Becker; Sadiq

Match Prediction for ⁠Nice vs Real Sociedad

This is going to be an exciting game of football as French hopefuls Nice take on Spanish side Real Sociedad at home. Nice are coming into this tie on the back of a dominant victory whereas the away side are struggling at the moment. We expect the home team to secure the victory here. 

Prediction: ⁠Nice 2-1 Real Sociedad

Telecast for ⁠Nice vs Real Sociedad

India – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

UK –TNT Sports

US –  fubo TV, Paramount+

Nigeria – DStv Now

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