OGC Nice vs FC Nantes, Ligue 1 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Nicolas Danos
- Referee Cyril Gringore
- Referee Aurelien Petit
- Referee Antony Gautier
- Referee Stephanie Frappart
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Monaco FC | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | Olympique Lyonnais | 5 | 11 |
| 3 | Paris FC | 5 | 11 |
| 4 | Lille OSC | 5 | 10 |
| 5 | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | 5 | 10 |
| 6 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 5 | 8 |
| 7 | Angers SCO | 5 | 7 |
| 8 | RC Strasbourg Alsace | 5 | 7 |
| 9 | Le Mans FC | 5 | 6 |
| 10 | AJ Auxerre | 5 | 6 |
| 11 | Stade Brestois 29 | 5 | 5 |
| 12 | FC Lorient | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Toulouse FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | OGC Nice | 5 | 5 |
| 15 | Racing Club de Lens | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | ES Troyes AC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | Olympique de Marseille | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Le Havre AC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | FC Nantes | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 May | Paris Saint-Germain FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Apr | En Avant Guingamp | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | SM Caen | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Apr | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Apr | Montpellier HSC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | OGC Nice | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 May | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | H | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | Olympique de Marseille | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Apr | Amiens SC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 17 Apr | Paris Saint-Germain FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Apr | Olympique Lyonnais | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
78%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
65%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
OGC Nice this season
OGC Nice this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
OGC Nice
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/1
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and OGC Nice launch into their encounter with FC Nantes.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' OGC Nice seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 20' OGC Nice is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 29' Samuel Moutoussamy adds to his 0 season tally! FC Nantes lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 34' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Allan Saint-Maximin made 444 appearances and scored 23 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 39' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 44' A quiet spell here at Stade de Nice. FC Nantes seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 46' OGC de Nice Cote d'Azur ring the changes. Andy Pelmard has done his job and it is now time for Bassem Srarfi to step up.
- 49' That is a Yellow card for FC Nantes. Fabio will be fuming at that decision.
- 54' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His OGC Nice side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 55' Against the run of play, Malang Sarr has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 60' Brazil international Lima has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 62' A meaty challenge results in booking for Andrei Girotto on 62.
- 67' Christophe Herelle has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 444 appearances.
- 72' A change in the OGC de Nice Cote d'Azur ranks — Mickael Le Bihan exits the field as Ihsan Sacko enters on 72.
- 77' Gabriel Boschilia is ready to make an impact after coming on for Anthony Limbombe at the 77 minute mark.
- 78' The referee shows FC Nantes player a Yellow card on 78.
- 80' A tactical swap from OGC de Nice Cote d'Azur — Jean-Victor Makengo on, Danilo off on 80 minutes.
- 81' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Youcef Attal on 81 minutes.
- 86' It’s a booking for OGC de Nice Cote d'Azur player. Bassem Srarfi gets a Yellow card.
- 86' Another substitution for FC Nantes to replace Samuel Moutoussamy by Lima on 86 minute.
- 90' The FC Nantes bench stirs into life. Valentin Rongier is withdrawn and Lucas Evangelista gets his opportunity.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
OGC Nice Lineups
Starting XI
- 40
- 23
- 31
- 5
- 8
- 10
- 7
- 29
- 20
- 21
- 33
Bench
- 28
- 11
- 16
- 12
- 27
- 18
- 34
Coach
Patrick Vieira
FC Nantes Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 2
- 14
- 1
- 4
- 28
- 19
- 3
-
18
Samuel Moutoussamy ↓ Lima 86'
- 20
- 7
Bench
- 16
- 25
-
6
Lima ↑ 86'
-
12
Gabriel Boschilia ↑ 77'
-
17
Lucas Evangelista ↑ 90'
- 27
- 33
Coach
Vahid Halilhodžić
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kasper Dolberg | 6 |
| Matthis Abline | 3 |
| Moussa Sissoko | 3 |
| Mostafa Mohamed | 3 |
| Terem Moffi | 3 |
| Abdoulaye Toure | 2 |
| Youssuf Ndayishimiye | 2 |
| Khephren Thuram-Ulie | 2 |
Head to Head
OGC Nice Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.22
OGC Nice xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
FC Nantes xG
I would bet for:
OGC Nice or FC Nantes 70%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.51
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
OGC Nice or Draw
65%
Draw or FC Nantes
65%
OGC Nice or FC Nantes
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Nantes win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.3%
0 – 1
9.4%
1 – 0
8.8%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
3.1%
0 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — OGC Nice
| Handicap | OGC Nice covers | Push | FC Nantes covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 20% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
OGC Nice keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
FC Nantes keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

