Match Information
Match Overview
Matchday 10 of the Ligue 1 season brings Angers and Nice together at Stade Raymond-Kopa on November 8, with the hosts sitting 15th and the visitors 8th. With the season taking shape, this Regular Season - 10 fixture offers both sides a chance to consolidate or improve their positions, and the seven-place gap between them frames the contest.
The most striking factor is the contrast in recent league form. Angers, managed by S. Gilli, have taken just four points from their last five league matches, with a 2-0 win over Estac Troyes on September 19 their only victory in that span. Since then they have lost 5-1 at Stade Brestois 29 on October 10, lost 5-2 at home to Marseille on October 18, drawn 0-0 with Lorient on October 25, and lost 2-0 at Lyon on November 1. Conceding five goals twice in that run is a clear concern, though the goalless draw with Lorient showed they can be organised when they hold their shape.
Nice, led by O. Pantaloni, arrive with considerably more momentum. They have won four of their last five league outings, the exception being a 2-1 defeat at Lyon on October 18. Their most recent result was a 5-2 home victory over Rennes on October 30, preceded by a 2-1 win at Stade Brestois 29 on October 23. Wins over Strasbourg on October 11 and Lille on September 20 complete a record that explains their upper-table standing.
Our explore the full matchup data covers the key factors in greater depth.
Both clubs have faced Lyon and Stade Brestois 29 recently, which offers a useful point of comparison: Nice lost narrowly at Lyon and won at Brest, while Angers lost heavily at both venues.
Neither side has reported any injury absentees, so both managers should have full squads to choose from. Angers' last lineup used a 5-4-1 shape, while Nice lined up in a 3-4-2-1. There is no head-to-head history in the data provided, so this meeting is best judged on current league form and the contrasting tactical set-ups.
Predicted Lineups
Angers
Lopes; Rao-Lisoa, Arcus, Camara, Lefort, Kalulu; Belkhdim, Belkebla, van den Boomen, Sbaï; Peter
Nice
Diouf; Abdelmonem, Ndayishimiye, Mandza Tsiendi; Clauss, Coulibaly, Boudaoui, Nkounkou; Diop, Amoura; Wahi
Team Form Analysis
Angers
League Position: 15Angers Form Analysis
Angers' league form has been difficult across their last five matches, producing one win, one draw and three defeats. The trajectory has been downward since the 2-0 home victory over Estac Troyes on September 19, the lone success in the sequence.
Defensively, the numbers make uncomfortable reading. Angers have conceded 14 goals in five matches, including five at Stade Brestois 29 on October 10 and five at home to Marseille on October 18. They also lost 2-0 at Lyon on November 1. The one clean sheet in the run came in a 0-0 home draw with Lorient on October 25, and the 2-0 win over Troyes also kept the opposition scoreless.
In attack, Angers have scored five goals in five games. Two of those came against Troyes and two more in the 5-2 defeat to Marseille, with just one coming at Brest. They were shut out by Lorient and Lyon.
The schedule has been demanding, with a mix of top-flight opposition including Marseille and Lyon. Home form has been mixed, with a win, a draw and a heavy defeat from three recent matches at Stade Raymond-Kopa.
Nice
League Position: 8Nice Form Analysis
Nice have been one of the more consistent sides in the data, winning four of their last five league matches and losing only once, a 2-1 defeat at Lyon on October 18.
Their attacking output stands out. Nice have scored 12 goals across the five matches, led by the 5-2 home win over Rennes on October 30. They also netted twice in each of their victories over Stade Brestois 29 on October 23, Strasbourg on October 11 and Lille on September 20, showing a reliable ability to find the net.
Defensively, they have conceded in every match, shipping eight goals in total, including two against Rennes. However, no opponent has scored more than twice, and the concessions have generally been outweighed by their own goals.
The trajectory has been positive since the Lyon setback, with consecutive wins over Brest and Rennes. Opponents have included Lille, Strasbourg, Lyon, Brest and Rennes, a varied test that Nice have handled well. Three of the five matches were played at home, but the 2-1 victory at Stade Brestois 29 shows they can also deliver on the road.
Head-to-Head
Memorable Matches
No head-to-head history between Angers and Nice is available in the data for this preview, so there are no specific past meetings to highlight. Rather than lean on unverified recollections, the focus rests on the present: this Matchday 10 fixture on November 8 pairs a side from the lower half of the table with one from the upper reaches. Both teams have recent league results that tell contrasting stories, and this meeting will add a new chapter to the fixture's history. Supporters will be watching to see whether Angers can arrest their slide on home soil or whether Nice can extend their strong run at Stade Raymond-Kopa.
Venue Factor
Stade Raymond-Kopa hosts this Matchday 10 encounter, and home support could matter for an Angers side searching for stability. Their recent home record in the data is mixed: a 2-0 win over Estac Troyes on September 19, a 0-0 draw with Lorient on October 25, and a 5-2 defeat to Marseille on October 18. That makes for one win, one draw and one heavy loss in three home outings, so the crowd will be hoping for a more
Injury Concerns
Angers
No injuries reported
Nice
