On 29.05.2026, the football arena lights up with a France Ligue 1 clash between Nice and Saint Etienne. With a slim edge, Nice is the nominal favorite, but the game promises high tension. Our match analysis provides a deep dive into both teams’ tactics, recent results, and player performances. Enhance your betting with our expert prediction.
Key Player Statistics: Nice vs Saint Etienne
Nice vs Saint Etienne Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | Saint Etienne | Nice | 26.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Coupe de France | Nice | Saint Etienne | 21.12.2025 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Saint Etienne | Nice | 01.03.2025 | 1-3 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Saint Etienne | 20.09.2024 | 8-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Saint Etienne | 11.05.2022 | 4-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Saint Etienne | Nice | 25.09.2021 | 0-3 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Saint Etienne | 31.01.2021 | 0-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Saint Etienne | Nice | 18.10.2020 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Saint Etienne | Nice | 10.07.2020 | 4-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Saint Etienne | Nice | 04.12.2019 | 4-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | Saint Etienne | Nice | 26.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Coupe de France | Lens | Nice | 22.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Metz | 17.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Auxerre | Nice | 10.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Lens | 02.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Marseille | Nice | 26.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Coupe de France | Strasbourg | Nice | 22.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Lille | Nice | 18.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Le Havre | 12.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Strasbourg | Nice | 04.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | Saint Etienne | Nice | 26.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Saint Etienne | Rodez | 15.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Saint Etienne | Amiens | 09.05.2026 | 5-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Rodez | Saint Etienne | 02.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Saint Etienne | Estac Troyes | 25.04.2026 | 0-3 |
| Ligue 2 | Bastia | Saint Etienne | 18.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Saint Etienne | Dunkerque | 11.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Nancy | Saint Etienne | 04.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Saint Etienne | Annecy | 21.03.2026 | 4-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Grenoble | Saint Etienne | 14.03.2026 | 0-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Nice VS Saint Etienne
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Nice vs Saint Etienne
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Nice vs Saint Etienne
This one means everything. Nice host Saint Etienne at the Allianz Riviera, and the stakes could not be higher. With Nice sitting 16th in Ligue 1 on just 32 points from 34 games, this is a survival battle. Every point matters. Every minute counts.
The head-to-head record tells a brutal story for Saint Etienne fans. Nice have dominated this fixture in recent years, and that 8-0 hammering back in September 2024 remains one of the most shocking results in recent Ligue 1 memory. Even in the Coupe de France just months ago, Nice edged past Les Verts 2-1. The momentum in this rivalry belongs firmly to the hosts.
Here's what you need to watch for, though. Saint Etienne have actually been playing their football in Ligue 2 recently, based on their recent results, which raises a massive tactical question. Can they handle the intensity of a Ligue 1 relegation six-pointer? Their injury list is alarming. El Jamali, Eymard, Jaber, Old, Lamba, N'Guessan, Paalberg, and Traore are all out. That is not a squad. That is a skeleton.
Nice are not exactly in great health either. Pereira, Abdelmonem, Ndombele, and Dupe are all missing, with Bombito and Boudaoui doubtful. But crucially, J. Clauss remains available. The right-back has six assists in 31 appearances this season and is the creative engine driving Nice forward. Don't be fooled by Nice's poor recent form, including that 4-0 thrashing by Rennes. At home, against a depleted side, this is a very different proposition.
Here is the surprising stat that should shape your betting decisions. The last four competitive meetings between these sides have produced 17 goals, averaging over four per game. Yet the bookmakers are pricing the draw at 3.30, suggesting a tight game. That feels like a market overreaction to the recent 0-0 head-to-head result from last week.
The odds have Nice at 1.90, which represents genuine value given home advantage, the head-to-head dominance, and Saint Etienne's crippling injury list. I'd also strongly look at over 2.5 goals given the historical scoring pattern in this fixture. My bold prediction: Clauss grabs an assist, Nice win 2-0, and the Allianz Riviera breathes a huge collective sigh of relief.
Ligue 1 survival fights do not get more compelling than this. Be there for every moment.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Sanson | France | 31 | Midfielder | 180 | 73 |
| Y. Ndayishimiye | Burundi | 27 | Midfielder | 183 | 79 |
| H. Boudaoui | Algeria | 26 | Midfielder | 175 | 61 |
| Y. Diouf | France | 26 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 74 |
| Dante | Brazil | 42 | Defender | 188 | 87 |
| J. Clauss | France | 33 | Defender | 178 | 69 |
| T. Moffi | Nigeria | 27 | Attacker | 188 | 87 |
| Tiago Gouveia | Portugal | 24 | Attacker | 176 | 70 |
| M. Bard | France | 25 | Defender | 173 | 65 |
| M. Viti | Italy | 24 | Defender | 190 | 82 |
| Mohamed Abdelmonem | Egypt | 27 | Defender | 183 | 78 |
| A. Mendy | France | 22 | Defender | 187 | 75 |
| B. Bouanani | Algeria | 21 | Attacker | 177 | 68 |
| L. Monteiro Alvarenga | France | 22 | Defender | 185 | 71 |
| B. Żelazowski | Poland | 21 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 73 |
| A. Doumbouya | France | 18 | Defender | 182 | 72 |
| Abdulay Bah | Sierra Leone | 20 | Defender | 195 | 80 |
| Bernard Nguene | Cameroon | 19 | Attacker | 178 | 70 |
| T. Bruyère | France | 19 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 72 |
| Brad-Hamilton Mantsounga | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Appiah | France | 33 | Defender | 179 | 68 |
| F. Tardieu | France | 34 | Midfielder | 181 | 70 |
| I. Cardona | France | 28 | Attacker | 185 | 76 |
| G. Larsonneur | France | 29 | Goalkeeper | 181 | 70 |
| B. Maubleu | France | 36 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 83 |
| M. Nadé | France | 27 | Defender | 186 | 81 |
| Z. Davitashvili | Georgia | 25 | Attacker | 175 | 63 |
| João Ferreira | Portugal | 25 | Defender | 185 | 79 |
| A. Moueffek | France | 25 | Midfielder | 179 | 71 |
| B. Old | New Zealand | 23 | Midfielder | 173 | 66 |
| B. Bouchouari | Morocco | 24 | Midfielder | 165 | 65 |
| Chico Lamba | Portugal | 23 | Defender | 189 | 86 |
| E. Annan | Ghana | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Boakye | Ghana | 25 | Midfielder | 178 | 70 |
| A. Aiki | France | 20 | Attacker | 178 | 75 |
| I. Miladinović | Serbia | 22 | Midfielder | 166 | 50 |
| Lassana Traoré | Senegal | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. N´Guessan | France | 17 | Attacker | 180 | 75 |
| L. Gadegbeku | France | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| N. El Jamali | France | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Nice vs Saint Etienne match odds
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