Nice-St Etienne

Nice hosts St Etienne in a highly anticipated matchup, with both teams eager to secure vital points. Nice has displayed a mixed form lately, suffering two defeats in their last five games, but managing a solid win against Angers. Their home performance has been steadier, with a narrow 1-1 draw against Toulouse in recent fixtures.

St Etienne, on the other hand, has endured a rough patch, losing four out of their last five games. They did manage a commendable victory against Lille recently but have struggled overall, particularly in away games where they were beaten convincingly by Brest and Monaco.

Recent head-to-head encounters highlight Nice’s stronger edge, with Nice winning four of the last five meetings, including some high-scoring affairs. This suggests that Nice may have the psychological advantage going into this game.

Despite the potential for goals in previous matchups, both teams have shown inconsistencies in their recent attacking form. St Etienne’s win against Lille was their only score in recent games, while Nice’s home performance has been slightly more resilient. Given the current form and previous head-to-head results, expectations point towards a tightly contested match with limited chances for both sides. As such, it seems unlikely both teams will find the back of the net, and fewer goals may be the trend this time around.