As the sun goes down on the Allianz Riviera on March 14, 2025, football supporters will be treated to an intriguing battle between two teams with very different agendas. OGC Nice, sitting pretty in the top half of Ligue 1, are chasing European success. At the other end of the spectrum, Auxerre is fighting the constant pressures of the relegation struggle, desperate to preserve their top-flight status. This encounter will bring together tactical acumen, individual genius, and the unplanned drama only football can offer.
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In their previous game, Nice lost with a 2-0 defeat to Olympique Lyon. They gained 37% possession but showed attacking ambition with 18 shots on target and 9 corners taken. They lost 12 fouls and were booked once.
In the future, Nice's next game expected goals (xG) stands at 1.76, indicating high attacking potential. The team is plagued by injuries to key players: Morgan Sanson, Tanguy Ndombele, and Terem Moffi.
With the capable guidance of coach Franck Haise, Nice has played excellent form, winning four out of their last five matches (WWWWL). One of their most important players is Jonathan Clauss, who has found the net 3 times and delivered 5 assists this season. Their league record presently stands at 13 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses, ranking them 3rd with 46 points.
Auxerre
Auxerre enters this game full of confidence following a 2-0 victory against Stade Reims. The match demonstrated their efficiency, with Hamed Traoré and Thelonius Blair finding the back of the net. They dominated possession for 43%, took 12 corners, and managed 13 shots on target, which proved their balanced strategy.
Their expected goals (xG) for the next game is 1.02, a more conservative attacking play. They will be without injured Lasso Coulibaly.
With head coach Christophe Pélissier, Auxerre's recent form is DDWLW, which indicates a mix of strength and weakness. Gaëtan Perrin stands out with 8 goals and 7 assists in 22 matches. Auxerre's position in the league indicates 8 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses, and they are currently 11th with 31 points.
Head to Head
Historically, Auxerre holds an edge in this fixture with 22 wins to Nice's 15, alongside 11 draws. Their last meeting on August 18, 2024, saw Auxerre triumph 2-1.
History of Head-to-Heads
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Expert Betting Tips
Nice to Win (1.626 Odds): With Nice's solid home record and general performance this year, they should be able to win the match.
Both Teams to Score – Yes (1.72 Odds): Nice is solid defensively, but Auxerre has exhibited offense, so there is a good chance that both teams score.
Over 2.5 Goals (1.745 Odds): Both teams' attacking intentions favor a game of several goals.
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