Nice
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Team Overview
Nice enter the current Ligue 1 campaign winless through their opening four matches, a stat that immediately frames where this side stands early in the season. Under manager O. Pantaloni, the team has posted a record of zero wins, two draws, and two losses, with an offensive output of just one goal scored against five conceded. That goal difference of minus four, combined with the fact that Nice have failed to score in three of their four outings, points to a side that is clearly struggling to create and convert chances in the final third.
The underlying numbers reveal an interesting split between home and away form. At home, Nice have drawn both of their two matches and remain unbeaten in that venue, suggesting a degree of defensive solidity or resilience when playing in front of their own supporters. Away from home, however, the picture is starkly different: two matches, two losses, and no points collected on the road. This disparity suggests that whatever defensive organization Pantaloni's side manages to produce at home has not yet traveled well, and the away form in particular is likely to be an area of concern given the current campaign's trajectory. The team's solitary clean sheet across four matches also indicates that defensive consistency remains a work in progress.
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Taken together, the form guide of DLDL reflects a team yet to find rhythm or a settled attacking identity this season. With only one goal scored in four league matches, generating offense has clearly been the primary obstacle, while the concession of five goals over the same span suggests defensive vulnerabilities have compounded the problem, particularly away from home. For a club typically associated with competitive Ligue 1 campaigns, this start represents a challenging opening chapter that will need addressing as the season progresses.
Squad (32 players)
Goalkeepers (3)
Defenders (8)
Midfielders (13)
Attackers (8)
Player Statistics
2026/27 Season| # | Player | Pos | Rating | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Tackles | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | |
FW | 4 | 0 | 1 | 240 | 5 | 123 | |
| 55 | |
DF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 360 | 3 | 439 | |
| 7 | |
FW | 4 | 0 | 0 | 295 | 1 | 225 | |
| 23 | |
GK | 4 | 0 | 0 | 360 | 0 | 183 | |
| 29 | |
FW | 4 | 0 | 0 | 141 | 0 | 44 | |
| 92 | |
MF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 338 | 6 | 186 | |
| 5 | |
DF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 251 | 7 | 256 | |
| 39 | |
MF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 360 | 2 | 170 | |
| 35 | |
DF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 358 | 8 | 346 | |
| 28 | |
MF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 232 | 1 | 154 | |
| 11 | |
FW | 3 | 1 | 0 | 203 | 1 | 48 | |
| 33 | |
DF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 124 | 5 | 127 | |
| 2 | |
DF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 3 | 17 | |
| 21 | |
FW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 8 | |
| 27 | |
MF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 4 | 48 | |
| 9 | |
FW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 111 | 3 | 33 | |
| 84 | |
DF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 3 | |
| 6 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | |
| 44 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 15 | |
| 87 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 2 | 29 | |
| 38 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 6 | |
| 41 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
Recent Transfers
2025/26 & 2026/27Arrivals (37)
Departures (40)
Injuries & Availability
Impact Analysis
Nice head into this fixture with four confirmed absentees, none listed as doubtful, giving a clear picture of the squad depleted for selection. The list is defensively and centrally weighted: Melvin Bombito's leg injury removes a centre-back option, while Alexis Mendy's knee injury takes away another defensive body, leaving the back line with reduced options to rotate. In midfield, both Lois Abergel (knee injury) and Morgan Sanson (surgery) are unavailable, stripping out two players who would ordinarily contribute to the engine room of the team. Sanson's absence is notable given that surgery typically points to a more prolonged spell out, and losing two central midfielders simultaneously narrows the tactical choices available.
With defense and midfield both affected, the knock-on effect is a squad that may need to shuffle personnel across multiple positions rather than absorbing the losses in isolation. The data does not indicate who steps in as direct replacements, so it is difficult to assess like-for-like depth, but having four unavailable players across two key areas of the pitch represents a meaningful test of squad depth. Without doubtful players complicating the picture, selection is at least straightforward, even if the options are limited.
Recent Form
Form Analysis
Nice's last five matches paint a picture of a side struggling badly to generate attacking threat, having scored just once across the run while conceding five times. The record of no wins, three draws and two losses reflects an inconsistent yet largely underwhelming stretch, with the team unable to build any sense of momentum. The 0-0 draw away to Hull City and the goalless stalemate at home against Lorient point to periods of defensive discipline, but those clean sheets have come alongside an inability to find the net, with the 1-1 draw against Le Mans at home standing as their only match with a goal to show for their efforts.
The heavier defeats tell a different story defensively, with the 3-0 loss away to Paris FC representing their most costly result in front of goal against them, while the 1-0 away loss to Auxerre added to the goal-shy nature of this run. Taken together, the numbers suggest a team more comfortable shutting up shop than creating chances, with just one goal scored across five matches raising clear concerns about attacking output regardless of opponent. Home form has yielded two draws without a win, while away trips have produced a mix of tight defensive performances and one heavy defeat, underlining the inconsistency running through this stretch of results.
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