Ligue 1 Regular Season - 4
Nice 1 - 0 FT Nantes
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
44' Abdulay Juma Bah
HT
↓ Y. Benhattab ↑A. Camara 46'
56' J. Boga (C. Vanhoutte)
57' Sofiane Diop
62' ↓ S. Diop ↑M. Sanson
62' ↓ Kevin ↑T. Moffi
↓ Hong Hyun-Seok ↑L. Leroux 65'
75' ↓ Dante ↑T. Gouveia
75' ↓ J. Boga ↑I. Jansson
↓ J. Mwanga ↑M. Lahdo 77'
81' ↓ H. Boudaoui ↑T. Louchet
↓ N. Cozza ↑D. Tabibou 86'
↓ Mostafa Mohamed ↑Y. El Arabi 86'
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Nice
Goalkeepers
Y. Diouf 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Midfielders
J. Clauss 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
H. Boudaoui 
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
C. Vanhoutte
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
65%
Pass Acc
M. Bard
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
BENCH
M. Dupe 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Mendy 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Louchet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Abdul Samed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Sanson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Gouveia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Nguene
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Moffi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nantes
Goalkeepers
A. Lopes 
OCTOPUS
7
Saves
7
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
K. Amian 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
C. Awaziem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Tati
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Cozza 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
21%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Midfielders
J. Mwanga
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Y. Benhattab
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Hong Hyun-Seok
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
J. Lepenant
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
M. Abline
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Mostafa Mohamed
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
P. Carlgren
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Doucoure
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Deuff
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kwon Hyeok-Kyu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Tabibou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Leroux
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Lahdo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. El Arabi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01/2026 | Nantes | 1 - 1 | Nice | Coupe de France | Stade de la Beaujoire |
| 13/09/2025 | Nice | 1 - 0 | Nantes | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 04/04/2025 | Nice | 1 - 2 | Nantes | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 20/10/2024 | Nantes | 1 - 1 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau |
| 31/03/2024 | Nice | 1 - 2 | Nantes | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 02/12/2023 | Nantes | 1 - 0 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau |
Nice Win
Nantes Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +8
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -7
P: 4 GD: -5
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
Boga's Clinical Finish Ends Nice's Home Drought
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 20/100. At Allianz Riviera, Nice finally converted their intensity into three crucial points, with Jérémie Boga's second-half strike settling a match that demanded defensive resolve as much as attacking prowess.
The 56th-Minute Turning Point: Vanhoutte's Precision, Boga's Ruthlessness
For 55 minutes, Nice controlled proceedings with 59% possession but lacked the killer instinct. Then came the moment that mattered. Jérémie Boga received a perfectly weighted pass from Charles Vanhoutte and finished with clinical precision. Vanhoutte's assist capped a masterclass in creation—three key passes, one assist, a rating of 7.9—orchestrating Nice's breakthrough at precisely the moment when balance was shifting. The Aiglons had peppered 19 shots at goal; this one found the net when it mattered.
Dante's Fortress: Defense Holds When Attack Falters
Dante delivered a commanding display in central defence, his positioning and composure the bedrock of Nice's rearguard. With 10 saves combined between the keepers and 11 corners creating constant pressure, this was a match decided by margins. Nantes—already in crisis with just one point from four games—never found the penetration to trouble Nice's resolve. The visitors' xG of 0.75 versus Nice's 1.75 tells the true story: the home side's superiority was real, but Nantes' desperation never quite materialized into genuine threat.
Nice Breathes; Nantes Sinks Deeper
This victory offers Nice respite from their maddening alternating pattern (win-loss-win-loss). They climb to 6 points, their xG dominance finally translated to silverware. Nantes, meanwhile, remains marooned at 14th with a -2 goal difference and a coaching staff facing existential questions. The stakes were survival-level for the visitors; they leave empty-handed and drowning.
Key Questions
Who scored the winning goal?
Jérémie Boga in the 56th minute, assisted by Charles Vanhoutte's precision pass.
When did the match turn?
Boga's 56th-minute goal broke the deadlock. Nice had dominated but lacked cutting edge until that moment.
Can Nantes escape their crisis?
With one point from four games, Nantes face a relegation battle. Their next three matches are survival-defining.
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.
Creative Spark Meets Resilient Defense at the Allianz Riviera
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 6/100. Nice aim to transform a solitary win into a genuine streak against a Nantes side currently devoid of confidence.
The Setup
Returning to the Allianz Riviera on September 13, 2025, Nice find themselves at a crossroads. While their overall Form has been patchy with four losses in five, a recent victory has injected life into the squad. Sitting 11th, the home side displays a superior technical Balance compared to their visitors, largely thanks to the emergence of their creative Stars. Conversely, Nantes arrive in the south of France in 16th place, plagued by a run of five matches without a win (LLDDL). For them, the Stakes are about basic survival and finding a defensive rhythm that has eluded them all season.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative will be written in the middle third. Nice’s midfield engine room, anchored by the shot-stopping reliability of Yehvann Diouf (averaging 4.3 saves per game), will look to monopolize the ball. Without specific star attackers to lean on, Nantes must deploy a disciplined low block to frustrate the hosts. Success for the visitors depends entirely on their collective defensive unit successfully tracking the late runs of the Nice creative core into the penalty area.
Our Prediction
Expect Nice to dictate the tempo from the opening whistle. Nantes may hold firm for the first half-hour, but the home side's persistence should eventually break the deadlock. A 2-0 victory for Nice is the likely outcome, as the visitors currently lack the clinical edge to punish the hosts on the counter-attack.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Watch it to see if Nice can establish themselves as top-half contenders.
What's the predicted outcome?
A comfortable 2-0 win for Nice at home.
Where are Nice and Nantes in the league table?
Nice are 11th with 17 points; Nantes sit 16th with 11 points.
What is Nice's current form?
Nice recently broke a four-game losing streak with a crucial win.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Tom Louchet has 0 goals and 2 assists in 3 matches, with 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.