Ligue 1 Regular Season - 7
Monaco 2 - 2 FT Nice
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Ali Abdi 24'
S. Diop (M. Cho) 29'
Ali Abdi 34'
Ali Abdi 34'
↓ T. Moffi ↑K. Peprah 38'
S. Diop 42'
45' A. Fati
45'+3 Mika Biereth
HT
46' ↓ M. Coulibaly ↑F. Balogun
Moise Bombito 51'
↓ M. Bombito ↑T. Louchet 56'
56' A. Fati
70' ↓ K. Ouattara ↑Caio Henrique
70' ↓ T. Minamino ↑S. Idumbo
70' ↓ M. Biereth ↑G. Ilenikhena
71' Mohammed Salisu
↓ M. Cho ↑J. Boga 72'
↓ S. Diop ↑M. Sanson 72'
↓ H. Boudaoui ↑S. Abdul Samed 72'
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Monaco
Goalkeepers
P. Kohn 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
K. Diatta 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
1
Fouls
8.2
Rating
E. Dier 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
M. Salisu
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
K. Ouattara 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
J. Teze 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
M. Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
M. Akliouche
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Fati 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
7.9
Rating
T. Minamino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Forwards
M. Biereth 
GHOST
8
Actions
8
Actions
69
Minutes
6.2
Rating
BENCH
Y. Lienard 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
B. Kiwa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caio Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Cabral
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Idumbo
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Wamu Oyatambwe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Balogun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Brunner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Ilenikhena
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Nice
Goalkeepers
Y. Diouf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Mendy
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.9
Rating
M. Bombito
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
M. Bard 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
10
Duels Won
83%
Win %
Midfielders
J. Clauss
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Boudaoui
GHOST
13
Actions
13
Actions
71
Minutes
6.3
Rating
C. Vanhoutte 
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
A. Abdi
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.2
Rating
BENCH
M. Dupe
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
K. Peprah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Sanson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Louchet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Abdul Samed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Boga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Gouveia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/03/2025 | Monaco | 2 - 1 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis-II |
| 27/10/2024 | Nice | 2 - 1 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 11/02/2024 | Nice | 2 - 3 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 22/09/2023 | Monaco | 0 - 1 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis-II |
| 26/02/2023 | Monaco | 0 - 3 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis II |
| 04/09/2022 | Nice | 0 - 1 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 20/04/2022 | Monaco | 1 - 0 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis II |
| 19/09/2021 | Nice | 2 - 2 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 08/03/2021 | Nice | 0 - 2 | Monaco | Coupe de France | Allianz Riviera |
Monaco Win
Nice Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -8
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +18
P: 19 GD: +26
P: 20 GD: +24
P: 20 GD: +13
P: 20 GD: +4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 19 GD: +9
P: 20 GD: +8
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -5
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 20 GD: -17
P: 20 GD: -15
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Two Braces and Bedlam: The Côte d'Azur Derby Descends Into Chaos
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. When two strikers in lethal form and three spot-kicks transform a Monaco versus Nice clash into a theatre of ecstasy and agony, you have a match that defines a season.
Intensity Unleashed at Stade Louis II
From the opening exchanges at Stade Louis II, intensity crackles across the pitch. Sofiane Diop breaks the deadlock at 29 minutes, assisted by M. Cho, handing Nice the advantage. But at 34, Ali Abdi receives a straight red for a brutal foul. Reduced to ten men, Nice's fortress crumbles. Monaco seizes numerical dominance: Ansu Fati levels from the penalty spot at 45, then adds a second at 56—both from twelve yards.
Three Penalties and Collective Madness
Between the 42nd and 56th minutes, three goals arrive in fourteen minutes. Diop converts a penalty at 42 to equalize. Fati then takes centre stage with two clinical finishes from the spot. This crunch match becomes pure spectacle: 29 combined shots, 13 corners, and VAR confirming controversy at 45. Krépin Diatta shines defensively for Monaco with an 8.2 rating, while Diop and Fati share the honours with two goals each. The balance tilts, the lead changes twice, and the comeback narrative writes itself.
A Derby Defined by Fragile Equilibrium
The 2-2 final score encapsulates this regional grudge match perfectly: two lead changes, a late equaliser, and the unfinished feeling that defines the fiercest derbies. Monaco dominates possession (66%) and chances, yet Nice—despite the expulsion and relentless pressure—refuses to surrender. Every action becomes a battle. The Côte d'Azur Derby delivers its 2025 edition: raw, passionate, and perfectly balanced. Neither team breaks; both emerge bloodied but unbowed.
Key Questions
How did Ali Abdi's red card reshape the match?
The 34th-minute dismissal tilted the balance decisively: Monaco exploited numerical superiority, converting two Fati penalties to flip the script from Nice's early dominance.
How did Monaco complete the comeback from behind?
Ansu Fati scored two penalties (45', 56') following Diop's 42nd-minute spot-kick, creating a three-goal flurry in fourteen minutes that proved decisive.
Did derby intensity compromise match quality?
Yes: 29 shots, 13 corners, and a red card reflect raw intensity that prioritised passion over fluidity—classic derby chaos where bragging rights trump aesthetics.
What is the French Riviera Derby?
The French Riviera Derby is the rivalry between Monaco and Nice, a passionate regional rivalry with deep local significance.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Riviera Rivalry Ignites at Stade Louis II
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 56/100. The Derby de la Côte d’Azur pits Monaco’s ruthless home attack against a Nice side struggling to find their defensive footing.
The Setup
The Stade Louis II plays host to a match where regional pride outweighs the points on offer. Monaco enters the clash as a formidable force at home, boasting a 100% win rate in their own backyard this term. Their attacking Form has been relentless, averaging 3.7 goals per game at the Rocher. Conversely, Nice arrives with their Stakes high but their defense low, having conceded an average of 3.5 goals in their travels. While both sides have shown inconsistency in their overall league runs, the Balance of power clearly tilts toward the hosts in this high-scoring projection.
Key Battle
The tactical focal point features the clinical finishing of Ansu Fati against the veteran leadership of Dante. Fati has exploded onto the scene with 3 goals in just 2 matches, showcasing an elite average rating of 7.7. To stop him, the 41-year-old Dante must rely on his 7.5-rated defensive positioning to marshall a backline that has been far too porous in recent weeks. It is a classic battle of youthful speed versus defensive wisdom.
Our Prediction
Expect Monaco to dominate the tempo from the opening whistle. Given the defensive vulnerabilities of the visitors, the home Stars are likely to find multiple breakthroughs. We predict a 3-1 victory for Monaco; while Nice may find joy on the counter-attack, they simply lack the firepower to match Monaco's output in the final third. The derby atmosphere will be intense, but the quality gap at home will be the deciding factor.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Absolutely. It is a fierce regional derby with a combined average of 4.7 goals per game.
What's the predicted outcome?
A 3-1 win for Monaco, leveraging their perfect home record and attacking depth.
Where are Monaco and Nice in the league table?
Monaco sits 7th with 23 points, while Nice is currently in 11th with 17 points.
What is Monaco's current form?
Monaco has struggled recently with one win and four losses in their last five league outings.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Ansu Fati is the standout performer with 3 goals in 2 matches and a 7.7 rating.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.