Match Overview

The matchday 6 fixture between Nice and Paris FC is scheduled for September 28th at the Allianz Riviera stadium. This preview covers insights, odds, and key statistics for the Nice vs. Paris FC encounter.

Nice’s Current Form

At the outset of the current campaign, Nice has demonstrated inconsistent form, alternating between victories and defeats. Last weekend, the team suffered a significant loss against Brest, marking their third defeat in the first five matches of the French championship under manager Franck Haise. The club’s decisive run in this competition has now stretched to 10 games, consisting of 6 wins and 4 losses. Prior to this Sunday’s fixture, Nice has accumulated only 6 points, positioning them 12th in the league table. 

Nice Key Statistics

• The club has found the net at least once in 12 of their last 14 league matches.
• Nice has remained unbeaten in 17 of their last 20 encounters (13 wins, 4 draws).
• The team has conceded goals in 13 of their previous 16 matches in this tournament.

Nice’s Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)*

Yvann Diouf – Kodjo Oppong, Djuma Ba, Melvin Bard – Hicham Boudaoui, Charles Vanhoutte, Jonathan Clauss, Tiago Gouveia – Jérémie Boga, Sofiane Diop, Terem Moffi.

Paris FC’s Performance

Similar to Nice, the league newcomer Paris FC has experienced mixed fortunes. After commencing the season with two consecutive losses, the club managed to secure two straight victories. However, their most recent championship match ended in disappointment as Paris FC succumbed to Strasbourg, leaving them in 11th place in the table. Notably, Stéphane Gilli’s side has yet to keep a clean sheet and has already conceded a total of 12 goals—a defensive record only marginally better than Lorient and Metz (who have both conceded 13). 

Paris FC Key Statistics

• Both teams have scored in 6 of Paris FC’s last 8 matches across and Ligue 2.
• The club’s decisive streak in these tournaments spans 6 games (3 wins, 3 losses).
• Paris FC has avoided defeat in 9 of their last 12 matches in France’s top two divisions (7 wins, 2 draws).

Paris FC’s Predicted Lineup (4-5-1)*

Obe N’Kambadio – Samir Chergui, Moustapha Mbow, Amari Traore, Noah Sangui – Ilan Kebbal, Adama Camara, Maxime Lopez, Pierre Le-Melou, Moses Simon – Willem Geubbels. 

Team News: Paris FC

Key defender Otavio has completed his suspension.

Referee Analysis

Abdellatif Kerradji (France)

Matches officiated – 20 (, 2024/25–2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 80;

Average yellow cards per match – 4;

Red cards shown – 4;

Average fouls per match – 28;

Penalties awarded – 45%.

Match Prediction: Nice vs. Paris FC

Paris FC is an exciting team, boasting a robust selection of attacking players but plagued by significant defensive vulnerabilities. Since their promotion to , the club has regularly delivered high-scoring encounters, with 21 goals collectively scored in their last 5 matches—a figure matched only by Lille. It’s noteworthy that at least 3 goals have been scored in 5 of Paris FC’s last 7 games across and Ligue 2. The same pattern has been observed in 6 of Stéphane Gilli’s side’s last 8 away fixtures in these competitions. 

Nice’s Goal-scoring Potential

Nice also has the potential to deliver an entertaining match for spectators. Across their 5 league games this season, a total of 15 goals have been scored, averaging 3 goals per game. This level of goal production has been reached in 9 of the team’s last 13 matches.

Final Bet Recommendation

In my opinion, the direct confrontation between Nice and Paris FC is also likely to be a high-scoring affair. My prediction is “Total Goals Over 2.5” with odds of 1.61.  

Note on Lineups

* The starting lineup for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.