Prediction for match Nantes — Nice

Odds and Outcome Probabilities

In Ligue 1, Nantes will face Nice on January 25, 2026. The 1X2 odds are as follows: Nice win is at 2.50, Nantes victory is at 3.05, and a draw is priced at 3.48. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Nantes - 32.30%, draw - 28.30%, Nice - 39.40%. These numbers suggest a slight advantage for Nice, though the gap is not overwhelming. The goal total options are also intriguing: Over 2.5 goals is at 1.87, Under 2.5 at 2.08, both teams to score - 1.60, no - 2.22. The lowest odds are for over 1.5 goals at 1.21, while over 2.25 goals is at 1.56. For individual totals: Nantes Over 1 - 1.62, Nice Over 1 - 1.45. Based on these odds, a Nice win seems most likely, but the goal totals are also worth considering.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Nantes have averaged 49.2% possession, 2 yellow cards, 15.2 fouls, and 3 offsides. Nice's averages are: 44.2% possession, 1.8 yellow cards, 12 fouls, and 1.4 offsides. Nantes' last three matches: 18.01.2026 - Nantes vs Paris FC - 1-2, 11.01.2026 - Nantes vs Nice - 4-6, 04.01.2026 - Marseille vs Nantes - 0-2. Nice's recent games: 22.01.2026 - Nice vs Go Ahead Eagles - 3-1, 17.01.2026 - Toulouse vs Nice - 5-1, 11.01.2026 - Nantes vs Nice - 4-6. Their last encounter on 11.01.2026 ended 4-6. Previous matches between these teams also had high scores: 13.09.2025 - Nice vs Nantes - 1-0, 04.04.2025 - Nice vs Nantes - 1-2.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Over the last 5 games, Nantes have averaged 4 goals per match, while Nice have averaged 3.4. Nantes score 2 and concede 2, Nice score 1.6 and concede 1.8. In their last five matches, the over 2.5 goals hit 3 times for both teams, and under 2.5 twice. For Nantes, over 1.5 in the first half occurred once, and in the second half 4 times. For Nice, over 1.5 in the first half happened 3 times, and 3 times in the second half. Both teams most frequently score between the 46th and 60th minutes (33%), while Nantes concede most between the 76th and 90th minutes (25%), and Nice between the 61st and 75th minutes (33%). The overall goal stats and the frequency of over totals suggest a tendency for high-scoring matches. The odds for over 2.5 goals are 1.87, supported by past results where both teams frequently found the net. Considering the averages, the over 2.5 goals and the timing of goals, betting on over 2.5 goals seems logical for this match.

Corner Totals Analysis

For the last 5 games, Nantes have averaged 1.6 corners, while Nice have averaged 6.2. In the last five matches, the over 9.5 corners hit 0 times for Nantes and 3 times for Nice. The odds for corner totals are: over 9.5 - 1.79, under 9.5 - 1.95. Nice are favored in corner outcomes with odds of 1.95. Given that Nice averages significantly more corners, it's logical to consider betting on Nice's individual corner total or the overall total over 9.5. Meanwhile, Nantes have minimal corner stats, which might affect the total number of corners in the match.