Our prediction for this Ligue 1 match:
Nice will look to extend their unbeaten run to five games in all competitions when they host Strasbourg at the Allianz Riviera in Ligue 1 round 12. Les Aiglons have been doing good this season, particularly at home, and will be confident to give fans yet another reason to celebrate this weekend. Sofiane Diop, who scored off the bench in their 2-2 draw with Lille, is pushing for a start, while Mendy, Boudaoui, Sanson, and Abdelmonem remain sidelined due to injuries.
Strasbourg, on the other hand, head into the match on the back of a 3-1 loss to Monaco, where they shaky defence proved costly. Their task doesn’t get any easier as important midfielder Habib Diarra is suspended, adding to their struggles. Le Racing’s poor form on the road and defensive vulnerabilities make this a tough challenge. Nice have established themselves as a real force at home, which is yet another reason why we are going to place our bets on Franck Haise's troops.
Highlighted Team (Nice):
OGC Nice are a football club that participate in French Ligue 1. Les Aiglons welcome their opponents at Allianz Riviera and the club was founded on 9 July, 1904 by Marquis Massengy d’ Auzac.
OGC Nice won their first Ligue 1 trophy back in 1951 and eight years later they clinched their fourth and last domestic title. Speaking of the French Cup, les Aiglons won their third Coupe de France title in 1997. Allianz Riviera has been the home ground of the club since September, 2013 and it has to be noted that the construction of the venue cost €250 million. OGC Nice play their home games in red and black shirts and black shorts, while the colour of their away kits is white.
The Ligue 1 team booked their place in the Europa League group stages for the 2016/2017 season for the first time in the club’s history and they were drawn alongside Schalke 04, Salzburg and Krasnodar in Group I. However, they were beaten by Schalke in their Europa League opener in front of home fans.