OGC Nice vs Nantes Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Allianz Riviera gear up to host the Pays de la Loire-based outfit.

The Matchday 28 fixtures of the Ligue 1 take us to the Allianz Riviera as OGC Nice and Nantes lock horns in a thrilling clash.

OGC Nice are currently positioned 4th in the Ligue 1 points table, and a win against Nantes could see them move up to 2nd, level on points with AS Monaco. Despite being winless in their last three matches, their overall form has been impressive.

However, they need to address their disciplinary issues, having received back-to-back red cards in their previous two games. In their most recent match against Monaco, Dante was sent off in the 91st minute. Nice will be eager to capitalize on their home advantage when they face Nantes in the next game.

Nantes are currently positioned 13th in the Ligue 1 points table. In the 27 matches they have played, they have won only six while losing 12. They are just three points ahead of Le Havre, who are close to the relegation zone.

Nantes will be eager to turn their fortunes around and finish the season on a positive note when they face Nice in their next match. They come into this game following a narrow victory over Le Havre in their most recent encounter.

Kick-Off: 

• Location: Nice, France
• Stadium: Allianz Riviera
• Date: 5 April 2025, Saturday
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 AM IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form: 

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

Nantes (in all competitions): L-W-L-L-W

Players to watch :

Pablo Rosario (Nice)

Pablo Rosario, the 28-year-old Dutch midfielder from Amsterdam, began his youth career with Feyenoord and Ajax. He has also been a key part of the Netherlands’ youth setup, making several appearances for the U-16, U-19, and U-21 squads.

After making over 100 appearances for PSV Eindhoven, he moved to the French top division and has been with Nice for the past four years. Rosario will be eager to help Nice turn their fortunes around and secure a victory against Nantes in their next match.

Anthony Lopes (Nantes)

Anthony Lopes, the 34-year-old veteran French-born Portuguese goalkeeper from Givors, spent nearly two decades at Lyon, making 378 appearances for the club. Having been one of the most popular custodians in the French footballing circuit, his experience speaks volumes.

🚨🇫🇷 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 | Nantes complete signing of goalkeeper Anthony Lopes! 🧤He spent 24 years at Lyon. Now it's a new chapter for him. ✅ pic.twitter.com/ocKg5yP5x7

— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) January 1, 2025

After his long tenure, he bid farewell to Lyon and joined Nantes. His experience will be invaluable, having also earned 14 caps for the Portugal senior team. His presence between the sticks will be crucial for Nantes as they look to climb higher in the Ligue 1 standings.

Match facts

• Nice won two games in their last five matches.
• Nantes won two of their last five matches.
• They are coming after a defeat to Le Havre

OGC Nice vs Nantes: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip 1 – Nice to win the match – 1/2 with bet365
• Tip 2 – Rosario to score first – 14/1 with William Hill
• Tip 3 – OGC Nice 3-0 Nantes– 10/1 with PaddyPower

Injury and team news

OGC Nice will miss the presence of Dante for the upcoming game as he is suspended.

The visitors will miss Nathan Zeze for the next game.

Head-to-head record

Total matches – 97

Nice won – 25

Nantes won – 39

Matches drawn – 33

Predicted lineup

OGC Nice predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Bulka (GK); Bombito, Ndayishimiye, Abdi ; Clauss, Rosario, Santamaria, Abdi; Guessand, Cho, Boga

Nantes predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Lopes (GK); Amian, Sow, Pallois, Cozza; Lepenant, Chirivella, Augusto; Abline, Mohamed, Simon

Match prediction

Nice would be keen to leapfrog AS Monaco and Marseille to occupy the second position. We expect the home side to clinch a one-sided victory over the struggling Nantes outfit

Prediction: OGC Nice 3-0 Nantes

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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