The Ligue 1 match between Saint-Etienne and Nice on March 1, 2025, is poised to be a decisive encounter for both teams. Saint-Etienne currently resides in the precarious position of 16th place, just above the relegation zone, while Nice sits comfortably in third place . The contrasting circumstances create a significant narrative as Saint-Etienne seeks redemption following their previous humiliating 8-0 defeat against Nice earlier in the season. This context amplifies the stakes for the home team as they aim to leverage their home advantage, where they have historically secured approximately 89% of their points .
Nice will continue with their quest for a Champions league place in Ligue 1 when they travel to Saint-Etienne on Saturday. Les Aiglons, sitting third, have been in great form ahead of this match against 16th placed Les Verts. Below we have a prediction for this match.
Hosts Saint-Etienne suffered a heavy loss in their first meeting against Nice this season. In that trip to Allianz Riviera, they lost 8-0.
That outcome has a lot to do with Saint-Etienne having conceded the second-most goals this season. Coming into this game, they conceded in stoppage time to draw 3-3 with Angers and are winless in seven matches.
Saint-Etienne possible starting lineup: Larsonneur; Macon, Batubinsika, Nade, Petrot; Bouchouari, Ekwah, Tardieu; Boakye, Stassin, Davitashvili
Nice possible starting lineup: Bulka; Clauss, Ndayishimiye, Bombito, Dante, Bard; Boudaoui, Santamaria; Guessand, Laborde, Cho
Recent performance trends indicate that Nice enters this fixture with strong momentum, having won their last three matches and showcasing an impressive overall form. In stark contrast, Saint-Etienne has struggled significantly; their recent record includes three losses out of four games and an alarming lack of clean sheets over twelve matches. Predictions from various sources suggest that Nice is favored to win this match with a likely scoreline of 2-1 . Such predictions underscore the disparity in team morale and form going into this crucial fixture.
Despite the anticipation surrounding the match's outcome and its implications for both teams' seasons, information regarding live broadcast details or specific lineups remains elusive across several previews. As fans prepare for what promises to be an intense clash at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, attention will undoubtedly focus on how well Saint-Etienne can respond to past failures against a formidable opponent like Nice.
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