Match Analysis and Prediction: Angers vs Nice
Date and time: 01 Sep 2024 at 15:00 UTC
Referee: Jeremy Stinat
Stadium: Stade Raymond Kopa
Location: Angers, France
Recent Form and Performances
Angers:
Angers has been struggling with form, exhibiting a series of losses:
– A 2-0 away loss to Lille.
– A 1-0 home loss to Lens.
– In recent friendlies, they had losses to SC Bastia (1-2), Lorient (1-2), and Rennes (1-2).
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Nice:
Nice has also had mixed results in recent matches:
– A 1-1 home draw against Toulouse.
– A 2-1 away loss to Auxerre.
– Various friendly results including a 0-1 loss to Ipswich Town and draws such as 2-2 against Rizespor and Lausanne.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Recent encounters between Angers and Nice have been balanced:
– The latest match on 2nd April 2023 ended in a 1-1 draw at Angers.
– A 1-0 away win for Angers on 18th September 2022 at Nice.
– A 1-0 home win for Nice on 20th February 2022.
– Another 2-1 away win for Nice at Angers on 31st October 2021.
Predicted Lineups and Key Players
Angers (4-4-2 formation):
– Goalkeeper: Yahia Fofana (30)
– Defenders: Jordan Lefort (21), Cedric Hountondji (22), Abdoulaye Bamba (25), Carlens Arcus (2)
– Midfielders: Yassin Belkhdim (14), Zinedine Ould Khaled (12), Pierrick Capelle (15), Jacques Ekomie (3)
– Forwards: Himad Abdelli (10), Sidiki Cherif (11)
Key Players to Watch: Sidiki Cherif (3 shots on target), Yassin Belkhdim (1 shot on target).
Nice (4-4-2 formation):
– Goalkeeper: Marcin Bulka (1)
– Defenders: Antoine Mendy (33), Moïse Bombito (64), Dante (4), Jonathan Clauss (92)
– Midfielders: Hichem Boudaoui (28), Tanguy Ndombele (22), Pablo Rosario (8), Melvin Bard (26)
– Forwards: Evann Guessand (29), Mohamed-Ali Cho (25)
Key Players to Watch: Mohamed-Ali Cho (1 goal, 3 shots on target), Jonathan Clauss (1 goal, 3 shots on target).
Strengths and Considerations
Angers’ Strengths:
– Home advantage at Stade Raymond Kopa.
– Potential for defensive solidity with experienced defenders like Cedric Hountondji and Abdoulaye Bamba.
Nice’s Strengths:
– More dynamic offensive options with key players like Mohamed-Ali Cho and Jonathan Clauss.
– Better form in recent competitive matches compared to Angers.
Considerations:
– Angers has been struggling with form and will need to leverage home support.
– Nice’s mixed results in recent matches but generally more consistent than Angers.
– Historical matchups show closely contested games with Angers able to secure draws or narrow wins.
Predicted Score and Outcome
Considering both teams’ current form, head-to-head history, and individual player performances, it’s expected to be a closely contested match with Nice having a slight advantage.
Predicted Result: Angers 1-2 Nice
Potential Goal Scorers:
– Angers: Sidiki Cherif
– Nice: Mohamed-Ali Cho, Jonathan Clauss
(Note: These predictions are based on available data and trends, but actual match outcomes depend on various factors like player performances on the day and tactical decisions.)
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