Ligue 1 Regular Season - 2
Nice 3 - 1 FT Auxerre
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
3' J. Boga (T. Louchet)
L. Sinayoko (I. Osman) 21'
24' C. Akpa
34' Isak Jansson
Donovan Léon 45'+1
Donovan Léon 45'+3
↓ G. Osho ↑T. De Percin 45'+5
HT
Marvin Senaya 48'
↓ I. Osman ↑Danny Namaso 62'
63' ↓ I. Jansson ↑S. Diop
63' ↓ S. Abdul Samed ↑P. Rosario
73' ↓ J. Boga ↑B. Bouanani
73' ↓ Kevin ↑T. Moffi
↓ L. Sinayoko ↑L. Coulibaly 73'
↓ G. Mensah ↑F. Oppegard 73'
↓ M. Senaya ↑L. Sy 73'
76' T. Moffi (T. Louchet)
90'+1 ↓ T. Louchet ↑H. Koutoune
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nice
Goalkeepers
Y. Diouf 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
T. Louchet 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
2
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
H. Boudaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Abdul Samed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
M. Bard 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
I. Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
J. Boga 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Kevin
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
M. Dupe 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
H. Koutoune
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Diop
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Bouanani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Rosario 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
B. Nguene
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Brahimi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Moffi 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Auxerre
Goalkeepers
D. Leon 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Defenders
G. Osho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
F. Sierralta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Akpa
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
6
Rating
Midfielders
Forwards
J. Casimir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Sinayoko 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.3
Rating
I. Osman 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
BENCH
T. De Percin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Oppegard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Sy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Agouzoul
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Matondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Diousse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Bair
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danny Namaso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/03/2025 | Nice | 1 - 1 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 18/08/2024 | Auxerre | 2 - 1 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 06/01/2024 | Nice | 0 - 0 | Auxerre | Coupe de France | Allianz Riviera |
| 03/03/2023 | Nice | 1 - 1 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 16/10/2022 | Auxerre | 1 - 1 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 31/10/2018 | Nice | 3 - 2 | Auxerre | Coupe de la Ligue | Allianz Riviera |
| 21/04/2012 | Nice | 1 - 0 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Stade Municipal du Ray (Nice) |
| 11/12/2011 | Auxerre | 2 - 1 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps (Auxerre) |
| 12/03/2011 | Nice | 1 - 0 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Stade Municipal du Ray (Nice) |
Nice Win
Auxerre Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -4
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +36
P: 27 GD: +30
P: 27 GD: +19
P: 27 GD: +12
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +9
P: 27 GD: +6
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 27 GD: +6
P: 27 GD: -4
P: 27 GD: -5
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -11
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -20
P: 27 GD: -14
P: 25 GD: -20
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Louchet's masterclass guides Nice past Auxerre in numerical advantage
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 84/100. Nice harness their intensity from kick-off and exploit Donovan Léon's expulsion to transform a competitive opening into a statement of intent.
A lightning strike at the Allianz Riviera
Three minutes. That's all Nice needed to strike. J. Boga finishes clinically from Tom Louchet's delivery, the midfielder already orchestrating the evening's narrative. The balance holds until the 21st minute, when L. Sinayoko levels for Auxerre courtesy of I. Osman's assist. But the script shifts at the 24th: C. Akpa's own goal restores Nice's edge, and the hosts breathe easier.
The red card that changes everything
At 45+1, Donovan Léon commits a professional foul and sees red. Auxerre drops to ten men, and the stakes shift seismically. Nice assume control with 55% possession, channelling 16 shots (6 on target) with surgical efficiency. Yehvann Diouf stands firm with seven saves, while Antoine Mendy dominates the defensive line. Auxerre's resistance (45% possession, 12 shots) crumbles under the weight of numerical disadvantage.
Louchet and Moffi seal the verdict
T. Moffi adds the third at the 76th minute, again from Louchet's assist, the creator finishing with two assists and five key passes. Nice manage the closing stages without alarm, winning 3-1 in a match that hinged on Léon's red card. The victory propels Nice to six points after two matches, while Auxerre remain stuck on three and must absorb this defeat to a side that seized the balance with ruthless intent.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Donovan Léon impact the match?
The 45+1 expulsion for a professional foul tilted the balance decisively. Auxerre's ten men could not contain Nice, who added two goals in numerical advantage.
What made Tom Louchet the Man of the Match?
Two assists, five key passes, and a 9.2 rating: Louchet orchestrated Nice's attack with complete control of tempo and space.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Survival Stakes Peak at Allianz Riviera
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 9/100. This encounter is defined by the heavy atmosphere of a relegation battle where avoiding defeat is more important than seeking victory.
The Setup
On August 23, 2025, Nice welcomes Auxerre to the Allianz Riviera in a match already carrying significant weight. Nice’s recent Form has been alarming, suffering four defeats in their last five outings, a run that has severely disrupted their tactical Balance. For 18th-placed Auxerre, the Stakes couldn't be higher; they arrive looking for their first major spark of the season to climb out of the basement and ignite their survival hopes.
Key Battle
The defensive organization of the home side will be tested by the movement of Lassine Sinayoko. The Auxerre forward has emerged as one of the few Stars in an otherwise struggling side. Tasked with neutralizing him is Abdulay Juma Bah, whose ability to win individual duels will be the cornerstone of Nice's resistance. If Bah can isolate Sinayoko, the visitors may find themselves starved of clear-cut opportunities.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey affair where nerves dictate the tempo. Neither side possesses the offensive confidence to blow the other away, leading to a match of fine margins and set-piece reliance. We anticipate a 1-1 draw, as both managers will likely prioritize a solid defensive shape over expansive football in this high-pressure environment.