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Nice vs Nantes

Stade de France, Saint-Denis7 May 2022 at 20:00
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Nantes

Referee: S. Frappart

Match Events

Nice
Nantes
Kick Off
Jean-Clair Todibo42′
Half Time
47′
L. Blas

Penalty

Hicham Boudaoui55′
H. BoudaouiJ. Kluivert
57′
P. RosarioM. Lemina
63′
K. DolbergB. Brahimi
63′
72′
ChirivellaW. Cyprien
73′
M. SimonO. Bukari
Dante79′
83′
M. CocoFábio
M. BardE. Guessand
86′
Mario Lemina90+3′
90+3′Randal Kolo Muani
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal3
3Shots off Goal6
11Total Shots13
5Blocked Shots4
7Shots insidebox9
4Shots outsidebox4
15Fouls11
3Corner Kicks9
0Offsides4
59%Ball Possession41%
4Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves2
498Total passes347
425Passes accurate266
85%Passes %77%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Nice is 7.15, compared to — for Nantes. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Nice's highest-rated starter is Dante (7.70), while Nantes's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Nice deploy 4 defenders rated 7.49 on average, against Nantes's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Nice field 4 midfielders averaging 6.80, versus Nantes's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Nice start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Nantes averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 88% for Nice and —% for Nantes. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Nice's starters have collected 2 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Nantes. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Nice's starting XI is 30.3 (youngest: M. Bard (25), oldest: Dante (42)), while Nantes average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Nice's starters average 2 league appearances each, versus 0 for Nantes. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Nice4-4-23-5-2Nantes
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Bulka4Dante23Lotomba25Todibo26Bard8Rosario19Thuram-.28Boudaoui7Delort9Dolberg11Gouiri1Lafont4Pallois21Castell.3Girotto5Chirive.18Moutous.10Blas29Merlin27Simon11Coco23Muani

Substitutes

Coach: C. Galtier

Substitutes

Coach: A. Kombouare

NicePosition StrengthNantes
7.15
Avg Rating
7.49Defender (4 v 3)
0G 0A0G 0A
6.80Midfielder (4 v 5)
0G 0A0G 0A
Nice4-4-2
1GoalkeeperM. Bulka
4DefenderDante7.7
23DefenderJ. Lotomba
25DefenderJ. Todibo
26DefenderM. Bard7.3
8MidfielderP. Rosario6.9
19MidfielderK. Thuram-Ulien
28MidfielderH. Boudaoui6.7
11MidfielderA. Gouiri
7ForwardA. Delort
9ForwardK. Dolberg
Nantes3-5-2
1GoalkeeperA. Lafont
4DefenderN. Pallois
21DefenderJ. Castelletto
3DefenderAndrei Girotto
5MidfielderChirivella
18MidfielderS. Moutoussamy
10MidfielderL. Blas
29MidfielderQ. Merlin
11MidfielderM. Coco
27ForwardM. Simon
23ForwardR. Kolo Muani

Match Summary

Nantes defeated Nice 1:0. The match was played in Coupe de France 2021. Goals were scored by L. Blas 47′ (pen.). 5 yellow cards were shown. Nice had 59% possession while Nantes held 41%. Nice had 11 shots (3 on target) compared to 13 (3 on target) for Nantes. Nice made 4 substitutions, Nantes made 3.

Rivalry since 2013

Nice vs Nantes Head to Head Results

27 stretnutí
Nice
10
wins
Drawn
8
Nantes
9
wins
Total goals
68 · 2.5/match
Both scored
18/27 · 67%
Over 2.5
13/27 · 48%

Recent Form

Nice

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Nantes

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Match Prediction

Nice

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Nantes

10%

Away win

Model advice

Combo Double chance : Nice or draw and -3.5 goals

48%Form52%
47%Attack53%
67%Defence33%
93%Head-to-head7%
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026