Henry Roldán
Two teams in need of points will start matchday 26 of Ligue 1 this coming Friday when Nice vs Auxerre meet in the French championship. Nice is coming off the back of an away win over Monaco 3-0, while Auxerre has also won away from home over Lorient 1-0.
These two teams met on matchday 11 of the current championship, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw. Without further ado, at JefeBet we bring you the best preview of the match between Nice vs Auxerre.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Nice vs Auxerre Ligue 1 Matchday 26 Game on March 3, 2023
- Where: Allianz Riviera – Nice, France.
- When: Friday, March 3, 2023, 3:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Nice (-175) / Tie (+310) / Auxerre (+460)
- Asian Handicap: Nice (-1.0, +102) / Auxerre (+1.0, -122)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-112) / Under (-110)
- Both teams score: Yes (+100) / No (-125)
All odds shown are courtesy of Unibet.
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Betting on OGC Nice
The doors to Europe are about to open for Nice for the second season in a row, and a home win would bring the team much closer to a place in continental competition. The team coached by Didier Digard has gradually climbed up the standings to the point where it currently occupies 7th place with 41 points, five points behind Rennes, which is in the Conference League spot.
Since returning from the World Cup break, Nice has only lost its first match, and the team has since gone eight games without being defeated, scoring 17 goals and conceding just two.
This good performance has also helped the team improve its home record. Prior to the World Cup break, Nice had only eight points from eight home matches, but since returning to action, the team has attained three wins and achieved a draw in front of its home fans.
Possible lineup (5-3-2): Kasper Schmeichel; Jordan Lotomba, Jean-Clair Todibo, Dante, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Melvin Bard; Aaron Ramsey, Hicham Boudaoui, Khéphren Thuram; Gaëtan Laborde, Terem Moffi.
Betting on Auxerre
Auxerre remains focused on its mission of avoiding relegation, and since it has gone undefeated for four matches this week, the team is out of the relegation places in Ligue 1.
In addition to their big win against Lyon two matchdays ago, Christophe Pélissier’s side defeated Lorient on the weekend and moved up to 16th place in the standings with 21 points. Although that is the same number as Ajaccio, with whom the team also shares the goal difference, Auxerre is currently winning the direct confrontation.
Auxerre is one of the teams promoted to the top flight this campaign and after several weeks in the middle of the standings, a string of seven defeats in a row sent the team straight to the bottom.
Regarding its performance away from home, it is clear that the team must improve immediately if it wants to maintain its good moment going. Moreover, its win on the road against Lorient was its second win in 13 matches played, which makes Auxerre the second-worst team playing in this condition with just eight points and 28 goals conceded.
Probable lineup (3-4-2-1): Andrei Radu; Souleymane Isaak Touré, Jubal, Rayan Raveloson; Akim Zedadka, Han-Noah Massengo, Birama Touré, Gideon Mensah; Nuno da Costa, Gaëtan Perrin; Matthis Abline.
JefeBet Prediction
Both teams are enjoying good times in Ligue 1, but Nice has a much stronger squad, which should have no problems to come out on top in this match. Little by little, Nice has improved at home, and facing one of the two worst clubs in the league playing away is a good omen for them.
Moreover, Auxerre has the second-worst defense away from home, and Nice has scored 10 goals in its last four matches in front of its home fans. Another interesting fact is that in the last ten head-to-head meetings at Nice’s field, the home team has just suffered two defeats, achieved two draws and attained six wins, including victories in the last three matches.
Prediction: Nice to win (NIZ 2 – AUX 0).
