UEFA Europa League League Stage - 4
Nice 1 - 3 FT SC Freiburg
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
25' Kevin (C. Vanhoutte)
J. Manzambi (Y. Suzuki) 29'
V. Grifo 39'
D. Scherhant (M. Ginter) 42'
HT
46' ↓ A. Abdi ↑M. Cho
Philipp Lienhart 50'
↓ V. Grifo ↑L. Holer 66'
↓ D. Scherhant ↑J. Beste 66'
↓ J. Manzambi ↑N. Hofler 66'
69' ↓ C. Vanhoutte ↑H. Boudaoui
69' ↓ S. Abdul Samed ↑M. Sanson
69' ↓ T. Gouveia ↑T. Louchet
Lukas Kübler 73'
77' ↓ Kevin ↑I. Jansson
↓ L. Kubler ↑M. Rosenfelder 78'
↓ J. Adamu ↑I. Matanovic 83'
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. Gouveia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
S. Abdul Samed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
C. Vanhoutte 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
A. Abdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
B. Zelazowski 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Dupe
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
B. Mantsounga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Peprah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Boudaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Sanson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Louchet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Ndombele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Cho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Nguene
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
SC Freiburg
Goalkeepers
N. Atubolu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
L. Kubler 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
5
Duels Won
83%
Win %
M. Ginter
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
P. Lienhart 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
3
Tackles
J. Makengo 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
M. Eggestein
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Manzambi 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
D. Scherhant 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
8
Rating
Y. Suzuki
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
V. Grifo 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Forwards
J. Adamu
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
BENCH
F. Muller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Huth
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Jung
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Beste
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Treu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Gunter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Rosenfelder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Osterhage
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Hofler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Holer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Philipp
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Matanovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +8
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -7
P: 4 GD: -5
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
Freiburg's Clinical Masterclass Silences the Riviera
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. SC Freiburg's devastating first-half blitz turned a brief deficit into a lesson in clinical finishing, leaving the hosts searching for answers at home.
Early Promise Crumbled
Nice started with genuine intent at the Allianz Riviera, eager to shake off a dire run of European form. They controlled possession, holding 60% of the ball and orchestrating early pressure across the pitch. The breakthrough arrived when C. Vanhoutte threaded a neat pass to Kevin, who fired the hosts into a 25th-minute lead. For a fleeting moment, the home crowd believed a turning point had arrived. However, the Balance of the tie completely evaporated almost instantly. Instead of consolidating their advantage and shutting down the midfield, the French side left gaping holes at the back. SC Freiburg refused to panic, immediately raising the tempo and exposing a fragile defensive line.
The 14-Minute Collapse
What followed was a staggering sequence that completely defined the encounter. Just four minutes after falling behind, the sheer Intensity of the visitors' response overwhelmed the hosts. Y. Suzuki teed up J. Manzambi to restore parity, and the momentum decisively shifted. A defensive error then gifted the visitors a penalty in the 39th minute, which V. Grifo converted with trademark composure. The away side was entirely ruthless. Before the halftime whistle could offer any respite to the shell-shocked hosts, M. Ginter found D. Scherhant, who drilled home a third. Three goals in under a quarter of an hour entirely flipped the script and secured a stunning comeback.
Chasing Shadows on the Coast
The second half morphed into an exercise in frustration for the home side. A barrage of 33 combined shots turned the pitch into a chaotic shooting gallery, but the net never bulged again. The Stakes were immense for Nice, who now languish in 33rd place in the 36-team standings, their progression hopes hanging by a thread. A high Upset factor wasn't necessarily on the cards, but the manner of defeat stings deeply. Conversely, this victory cements Freiburg's status as serious contenders in 7th place. Our verdict is clear: possession without penetration is ultimately meaningless. The hosts passed the ball 485 times, but the visitors executed the lethal blows when it truly mattered.
Key Questions
How did Nice complete the comeback from behind?
Nice did not complete a comeback. SC Freiburg overturned an early 1-0 deficit by scoring three goals in 14 minutes to secure a commanding 3-1 away victory.
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.
Freiburg Aim to Compound Nice's European Misery
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. A severe mismatch in momentum makes this an uphill battle for a Nice side desperate to salvage their European campaign.
The Setup
SC Freiburg arrive at the Allianz Riviera on November 06, 2025, boasting a formidable continental run. Sitting comfortably in 7th place, the German outfit is primed for direct top-8 qualification. Meanwhile, Nice languish down in 33rd, desperately needing points to claw their way back to the top-24 playoff line. The Stakes are oddly mismatched; Freiburg can afford to dictate the tempo, while the hosts are fighting for their European survival. Nice's dismal Form—losing four of their last five and managing just one home win—drags the competitive Balance down significantly. However, a high Stars rating promises there will be premium individual talent on the pitch, even if the collective trajectories of these two sides are diverging wildly.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will dictate the flow of the match. Ali Abdi has been a rare bright spark for the home side, consistently delivering quality interventions during a turbulent run. He faces a stern test against Freiburg's Maximilian Eggestein, whose tactical intelligence and forward drive have been instrumental in the visitors' success. Whoever controls this central channel will likely hand their team the match.
Our Prediction
We expect SC Freiburg to secure a comfortable 2-0 victory. The visitors will likely absorb early, desperate pressure from Nice before exploiting spaces left behind by a disjointed home defence on the counter. Once Freiburg take the lead, Nice's shattered confidence will prevent any meaningful comeback.