Nice – Angers

Nice host Angers in a Ligue 1 clash that could prove pivotal for both sides’ survival hopes. The home side sit 18th with just two points from four games, having failed to find the net more than once while conceding five, whereas Angers sit a modest 11th, holding four points after a win and a draw but also a negative goal difference of 4‑5. The stark contrast in recent form suggests a battle for points, with Nice desperate to snap a winless streak and Angers looking to consolidate their mid‑table position. Historically the two clubs have exchanged modest results, but the looming fixture offers Nice a chance to climb out of the relegation zone and Angers an opportunity to widen the gap to the teams below. Both squads will need to tighten up defensively if they hope to turn the numbers in their favour.