Nice vs Go Ahead Eagles: Match Preview, Predictions, Team News, Lineups
On Thursday night, Nice will host Go Ahead Eagles at Allianz Riviera in a crucial Europa League showdown. Both teams enter the match with contrasting seasons, with Nice looking to salvage pride after a disappointing start, while Go Ahead Eagles seek to build on their recent form.
Match Preview: Nice vs Go Ahead Eagles
Nice has had a challenging season in Ligue 1, facing a two-match losing streak. Recently, they suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat against Toulouse. In the Europa League, they find themselves in a dire situation, being the only team yet to secure a point after six matches. This leaves them seven points away from a potential qualification spot.
Historically, Nice has struggled at home, losing their previous group stage games to Braga, Freiburg, and Roma. They aim to reverse their fortunes in front of their home crowd on matchday seven of the Europa League.
Go Ahead Eagles’ Current Form
In contrast, Go Ahead Eagles are currently running a five-match streak of draws in their domestic league. After facing Ajax in their last match, they managed to equalize thanks to goals from Milan Smit and Thibo Baeten. This result allowed them to maintain their position, though they sit precariously with six points in the league phase, just a point shy of 24th place occupied by Celtic.
The team recorded a memorable victory against Aston Villa earlier in the season. However, they have since encountered difficulties, facing three consecutive defeats in their Europa League campaign. Mathis Suray has been prolific in the Eredivisie with eight goals but has only netted once in international play.
Team News
For Nice, the absence of centre-back Antoine Mendy due to suspension is a significant blow. Furthermore, they are dealing with injuries to key players, including veteran defender Dante and forward Sofiane Diop. Their recent track record shows two wins, two draws, and three losses across competitions.
Go Ahead Eagles are missing Gerrit Nauber, who last participated in October, and Robbin Weijenberg, who is sidelined with a season-ending injury. Their form in all competitions features one victory, four draws, and one loss.
Predicted Lineups
| Nice Starting XI | Go Ahead Eagles Starting XI |
|---|---|
| Dupe | De Busser |
| Gouveia | Deiji |
| Oppong | Meulensteen |
| Bard | Kramer |
| Abdi | Adelgaard |
| Louchet | Goudmijn |
| Samed | Linthorst |
| Ndombele | Slory |
| Cho | Bruem |
| Carlos | Suray |
| Jansson | Smit |
Match Prediction
With both teams feeling the pressure, the outcome remains uncertain. However, given the current trajectories, Go Ahead Eagles may seize the opportunity to claim a crucial victory. Our prediction leans towards a 2-1 win for Go Ahead Eagles, exploiting Nice’s vulnerabilities.
Stay tuned to Filmogaz.com for in-depth analysis and updates as the match unfolds.
