Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Adil Bourabaa (Jean Vercruysse) 13'
44' Sepe Elye Wahi (Sofiane Diop)
HT
Alexandre Lauray 58'
↓ Dame Gueye ↑Habib Diallo 61'
↓ Raul Torrente Navarro ↑Samuel Yohou 61'
↓ Jean Vercruysse ↑Antoine Rabillard 61'
65' ↓ Nathan Ngoumou ↑Gauthier Hein
65' ↓ Sofiane Diop ↑Mohamed Amoura
↓ Adil Bourabaa ↑Bilal Brahimi 70'
73' ↓ Niels Nkounkou ↑Ali Abdi
73' ↓ Axel Witsel ↑Antoine Mendy
↓ Lucas Calodat ↑Yasser Larouci 78'
Noa Boissé 82'
84' Sepe Elye Wahi
85' ↓ Jonathan Clauss ↑Aboulaye Camara
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
X. Mandza Tsiendi 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Y. Ndayishimiye 
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
86
Passes
3
Duels
Mohamed Abdelmonem
MAGNET
97
Activity
97
Activity
89
Passes
8
Duels
Midfielders
J. Clauss
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
D. Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Witsel 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
N. Nkounkou 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
N. Ngoumou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
S. Diop 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Forwards
E. Wahi 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
T. Boulhendi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Abdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Mendy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Hein
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Pereira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Amoura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Morana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Le Mans
Goalkeepers
E. Hatfout 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
N. Boissé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Voyer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raúl Torrente
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
R. Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bourabaa
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
A. Lauray
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
J. Vercruysse
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.1
Rating
L. Calodat 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Forwards
D. Guèye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
L. Mafouta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
A. Delbecque
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Y. Larouci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Buadés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Yohou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Traoré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Bretelle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Rabillard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Diallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Brahimi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
Nice Win
Le Mans Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Stalemate Keeps Both Sides Searching for Answers
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. A gritty 1-1 draw leaves both clubs stuck on a single point this season, highlighting a stark lack of early offensive firepower.
Early Shock on the Coast
Early season anxiety gripped the Allianz Riviera as a relegation-threatened Nice squad aimed to kickstart their campaign. Instead, it was the visitors who silenced the home crowd right out of the gate. In the 13th minute, Le Mans executed a sharp transition that concluded with Adil Bourabaa converting a clever pass from Jean Vercruysse. This early opener completely disrupted the pre-match Balance, forcing the hosts into a reactive state. The visitors sat deep, happy to soak up the pressure and frustrate a nervous home side. The lack of fluidity from Nice was palpable, as they struggled to string passes together in the final third while leaving gaping holes for potential counter-attacks during a disjointed first thirty minutes.
The Crucial Pre-Half Response
Faced with the prospect of heading down the tunnel behind, Nice eventually found their rhythm. They controlled possession, dominating 59% of the ball as they pinned Le Mans back into their own penalty area. The pressure mounted, and the Intensity finally broke the visitors' resolve. Just as the fourth official prepared his board for stoppage time at the 44th minute, Sofiane Diop picked the lock. His vision found Sepe Elye Wahi, who dispatched the equalizer with clinical precision. It was a massive psychological boost. Scoring immediately before the break completely shifted the momentum, cancelling out the visitors' stubborn defensive work and setting the stage for what should have been a relentless second-half siege from the emboldened home side.
Stuck in Neutral
Despite the grandstand finish to the first half, the subsequent forty-five minutes failed to deliver on that promise. Both teams devolved into a grinding midfield battle characterized by broken plays and tactical fouls. The high Stakes of remaining at the bottom end of the table seemingly paralyzed both attacks. With just 8 total shots recorded for each side by the final whistle, the lack of cutting edge was glaring. The match sputtered out into a 1-1 draw that does neither side any favors. Nice remains rooted in 17th place, staring down a genuine relegation battle, while Le Mans sits 14th, clutching a hard-fought away point but still desperate for a comprehensive performance.
Key Questions
Who scored the opening goal for Le Mans?
Adil Bourabaa found the back of the net in the 13th minute, capitalizing on an assist from Jean Vercruysse.
When did Nice find their equalizer?
Sepe Elye Wahi struck right before half-time in the 44th minute after a precise pass from Sofiane Diop.
Which team held the possession advantage?
Nice controlled possession with 59% of the ball, but struggled to turn that dominance into clear scoring opportunities late in the game.
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.
Early Desperation on the Riviera
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 11/100. An unexpectedly early relegation scrap takes centre stage, as two winless sides desperately search for a spark to ignite their campaigns.
The Setup
The Allianz Riviera plays host to a fixture already carrying the heavy, suffocating weight of a relegation battle. A dismal Form rating for both sides highlights their woeful starts to the Ligue 1 season. Nice have drawn a complete blank in front of goal across their opening two fixtures, looking bereft of ideas in the final third. Meanwhile, Le Mans have offered more entertainment but look incredibly fragile at the back. With Stakes naturally low this early in the campaign and a distinct lack of top-tier Stars on display, this promises to be a grim battle for survival rather than a spectacle of beautiful, flowing football. It is early desperation personified.
Key Battle
The match ultimately boils down to a blunt home attack attempting to breach a notoriously leaky away defence. Le Mans have shipped five goals in just two games, presenting the perfect opportunity for the Nice forward line to finally break their seasonal duck and build some much-needed confidence. Neither side boasts a standout defensive leader, meaning whoever flinches first in this unit-versus-unit duel will likely drop all three points.
Our Prediction
A remarkably high Balance rating points toward an inevitable, gritty deadlock. The hosts are considered slight favourites on home soil, but their completely toothless attack suggests they will struggle to put the game to bed even if they take the lead. We expect a scrappy 1-1 draw that leaves both sets of supporters feeling anxious about the long season ahead.