Nice vs Nantes prediction 04.04.2025 | Ligue 1

• Competition: Ligue 1
• Date: Friday, 4th April, 2025
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
• Venue: Allianz Riviera (Nice)

Nice have been in the upper half of the league's table for almost a decade now. However, this year have the potential to be their best one in a very long time. The Eaglets are sitting in fourth place with 47 points from 27 rounds - just two points away from third place and the Champions League appearance next season. Even the second place isn't far - just three points away. However, their form is worrisome, as they won only one point in the last three games. Considering that only seven rounds are left, these home games against relegation candidates are a must-win.

Nantes have been really bad in the recent two seasons, coming close to being relegated. This year looked like the Canaries would avoid a relegation battle, but with three losses in the last four games, they complicated their lives. Right now, they are in 13th place with 27 points. While they are a comfortable seven points away from the direct relegation, the playout spot is only three points away!

Nice vs Nantes pick: Under 2.5 goals

Nice are in terrible form, winning one point in the last three games and scoring just two goals - 0.67 per game. That is well below their season average of 1.89 goals per game. Also, a good thing for this bet is the fact that Nice are excellent defensively at home. With 0.92 conceded goals per game, they are the third-best defense at home!

Nantes are in terrible form, having lost three of the last four and five of the previous seven. During that seven-game stretch, they scored seven goals. Also, away from home, they scored one or zero goals in ten 14 games - 71%. So, expecting a good offensive display against Nice is unreal.

In the previous h2h game, we saw a 1:1 draw. Considering the previous h2h game, both teams' poor form, and Nice's fantastic defense at home, we believe that an under 2.5 goals bet is the best option for this Ligue 1 tie.