UEFA Europa League League Stage - 6
Nice 0 - 1 FT SC Braga
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
P. Victor (V. Gomez) 28'
45' Tiago Gouveia
HT
↓ F. Grillitsch ↑J. Moutinho 60'
↓ Vitor Carvalho ↑G. Lagerbielke 60'
↓ L. Lelo ↑G. Martinez 60'
69' ↓ T. Ndombele ↑S. Diop
69' ↓ B. Nguene ↑M. Cho
↓ A. El Ouazzani ↑F. Navarro 76'
80' ↓ S. Abdul Samed ↑C. Vanhoutte
80' ↓ A. Abdi ↑A. Mendy
80' ↓ I. Jansson ↑J. Clauss
86' Antoine Mendy
Fran Navarro 86'
↓ P. Victor ↑Gabriel Moscardo 86'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nice
Goalkeepers
M. Dupe 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
T. Gouveia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Peprah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Bard 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
A. Abdi
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
80
Entry
Midfielders
T. Louchet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Abdul Samed
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
80
Entry
T. Ndombele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
B. Nguene
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Kevin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Jansson
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
BENCH
B. Zelazowski 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Y. Diouf
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Bah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Mendy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Mantsounga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Clauss
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Boudaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Sanson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Diop
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Vanhoutte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Cho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
SC Braga
Goalkeepers
L. Hornicek 
MAGNET
54
Activity
54
Activity
53
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Vitor Carvalho
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
S. Niakate
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Arrey-Mbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
V. Gomez 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
54%
Pass Acc
Gorby
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
58
Passes
10
Duels
F. Grillitsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
60
Entry
L. Lelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
60
Entry
Forwards
R. Horta
MAGNET
46
Activity
46
Activity
42
Passes
4
Duels
P. Victor 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
A. El Ouazzani
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
BENCH
T. Sa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Bellaarouch
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Lagerbielke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Oliveira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Moutinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Moscardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Dorgeles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. da Rocha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Rodrigues
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Vidigal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2023 | SC Braga | 2 - 0 | Nice | Friendlies Clubs | Estádio Municipal de Braga |
Nice Win
SC Braga Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -9
P: 6 GD: -16
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Braga Dictate Terms as Nice's European Campaign Crumbles
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. P. Victor's clinical first-half strike was all SC Braga needed to underscore their tactical superiority and deepen Nice's continental woes.
The Setup
The stands at Allianz Riviera witnessed a tactical masterclass in retention as SC Braga immediately asserted their authority. The visitors dominated possession, eventually hoarding 63% of the ball, effectively stifling any early momentum from Nice. The Intensity was evident not in frantic, desperate tackling, but rather through a highly methodical passing network, stringing together over 500 accurate passes to drain the hosts' energy levels. Nice attempted to disrupt this rhythmic tempo, pressing high when possible, but their sporadic efforts only yielded them the exhausting task of chasing shadows across the pitch. A mounting sense of frustration echoed around the Côte d'Azur as the home side struggled to piece together meaningful attacks, reduced to watching their opponents dictate the spatial dynamics of the entire first half without breaking a sweat.
The Pivot
The decisive and fatal moment arrived in the 28th minute, tipping the tactical Balance of the tie permanently in the Portuguese side's favour. V. Gomez cleverly found pockets of space on the flank to deliver a precise ball, and P. Victor made absolutely no mistake, finishing clinically to give Braga the crucial lead. Paradoxically, despite generating an inferior 0.73 expected goals compared to Nice's more threatening 1.31, Braga possessed the ruthless cutting edge that the French side severely lacked in the final third. Nice pushed back aggressively in response to the setback, earning seven corners throughout the match. However, this sustained set-piece pressure ultimately battered in vain against a resolute defensive wall, brilliantly orchestrated by the outstanding Sikou Niakaté at the heart of the backline.
Resolution
As the clock mercifully ticked down, the massive Stakes for Nice became glaringly apparent to everyone watching. Sitting a dismal 33rd in the 36-team table, they desperately threw men forward in search of an equaliser, repeatedly testing the Braga rear-guard. However, goalkeeper Lukáš Horníček proved completely impenetrable under fire, registering three crucial, athletic saves to preserve his hard-earned clean sheet. The 1-0 away victory solidifies Braga in an impressive 6th place, comfortably sitting within the playoff promotion zone. Meanwhile, Nice are left bitterly licking their wounds on home turf, staring down the barrel of a bleak 1-7 record in Europe. There was no magical Upset to be found here tonight—just a ruthlessly professional away performance that leaves the hosts contemplating an early continental exit.
Key Questions
Who scored the winning goal?
P. Victor scored the decisive goal for SC Braga in the 28th minute, finishing off an assist from V. Gomez.
How did SC Braga control the match?
Braga dominated possession with 63% and completed 502 accurate passes, completely starving Nice of the ball.
Who was the standout performer in defense?
Sikou Niakaté delivered an outstanding performance at the back, anchoring a defense that neutralized Nice's set-piece pressure.
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.
Braga Eye Top Eight as Nice Cling to European Lifeline
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. While the Portuguese visitors chase direct passage to the round of 16, the hosts are desperately clinging to their fading playoff hopes at the Allianz Riviera.
The Setup
SC Braga arrive in France boasting an off-the-charts Stars rating, driven by a highly impressive European campaign. The visitors sit comfortably in sixth place, eyeing a crucial top-eight finish to completely bypass the knockout playoff round. In sharp contrast, Nice languish in 33rd place, burdened by a miserable run of results. A modest Stakes rating reflects the hosts' dire situation, as their dismal Form—featuring just one home win in four continental outings—leaves them needing a minor miracle to reach the top-24 cutoff. The competitive Balance tips heavily toward the away specialists.
Key Battle
This European clash will be decided in the spaces between the fragile home backline and the ruthless Portuguese attack. Nice's defenders must somehow plug the gaps that have already leaked 15 goals in the competition, especially against a visiting forward unit that thrives on the road and moves the ball with lethal precision.
Our Expectation
We expect Braga to control the tempo from the opening whistle and secure a comfortable 2-0 victory. The visitors' attacking cohesion and solid goalkeeping will simply be too much for a deflated French side lacking defensive answers.