Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Allianz Riviera when Nice and Saint-Etienne face each other in the second leg of the Ligue 1 relegation playoffs final. As both sides are likely to adopt a cautious approach in Saturday's encounter, we predict a 1-1 draw. The first leg produced a disappointing goalless draw, and another tight encounter could be on the cards given Nice’s poor recent form. The hosts are dealing with several injury problems ahead of the clash, with both Bombito and Mohamed Abdelmonem sidelined, while influential midfielder Hicham Boudaoui is unlikely to recover from the knock he picked up in the first leg. Nice have struggled badly in recent weeks, winning just one of their last ten matches in all competitions while averaging only 0.8 goals per game.
Saint-Etienne, meanwhile, have also been inconsistent, but they looked organised defensively in the first meeting between the two sides. Forward Irvin Cardona is doubtful after suffering a knock last time out, meaning Joshua Duffus could be handed a rare start. Les Verts have failed to win any of their last four away matches and average only 0.5 goals per game on the road. However, they have kept clean sheets in 50% of their last ten fixtures, suggesting another cautious battle is likely.
With Nice winless at home in their last three games and Saint-Etienne struggling offensively away from home, a low-scoring draw appears to be the best option. Therefore, we are tempted to bet on Under 2.5 goals, alongside Half-Time Draw and Draw.
This Ligue 1 match will be played on Friday 29 May 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Nice vs St Etienne prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Nice 1 - 1 St Etienne
Nice vs St Etienne Betting Tips
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
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View OfferNice Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lddwddldld | 0.90 |
| Home | ddd | 1.00 |
| Away | ldwdlld | 0.86 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 0% | 14% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.90 | 1.33 | 2.14 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 0.67 | 0.86 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.67 | 1.29 |
| BTTS | 60% | 67% | 57% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 33% | 43% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 33% | 29% |
| Expected Goals | 1.18 | 1.55 | 0.99 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.66 | 1.53 | 1.72 |
St Etienne Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwdwlllwdd | 1.30 |
| Home | wwlwdd | 1.83 |
| Away | ddll | 0.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 50% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.20 | 2.50 | 1.75 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.83 | 0.50 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.67 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 30% | 17% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 67% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.61 | 1.77 | 1.41 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.13 | 0.99 | 1.30 |
Nice vs St Etienne Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Nice (52%)
29 Matches
St Etienne (28%)
Nice vs St Etienne Past Results
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