Angers vs Nice: the numbers, the form and our prediction
Our model makes Nice the pick at 50% for Angers vs Nice. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
The fixture at a glance
Angers host Nice on 8 November 2026 at Stade Raymond-Kopa, Angers. Nice are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 50%. This matchday 10 fixture in Ligue 1 is listed as Angers - Nice. Kick-off is 16:15 UTC.
Form analysis and trajectory
Angers: they come in on the back of a defeat, following one win, one draw and two defeats before that. That is one win, one draw and three defeats from the last five, worth 4 points. It leaves them winless in four. Their 2025-season record in our dataset (26 scored and 37 conceded in 31 matches, 0.84 and 1.19 per game) underlines how hard they have found it to score. That is reflected in a form rating of 36.3 out of 100, and they sit 15th on a goal difference of -8.
Nice: they come in on a two-match winning sequence, following two wins and one defeat before that. That is four wins, no draws and one defeat from the last five, worth 12 points. Their 2025-season record in our dataset (51 scored and 65 conceded in 43 matches, 1.19 and 1.51 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 65.2 out of 100, and they sit 8th on a goal difference of +1.
Side by side
| Statistic | Angers | Nice |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 15th | 8th |
| Goal difference | -8 | +1 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | LDLLW | WWLWW |
| Points from last 5 | 4 | 12 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 5 / 12 | 12 / 7 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 2 | 0 |
| Matches in our dataset (2025 season) | 31 | 43 |
| Goals per game, scored / conceded (2025) | 0.84 / 1.19 | 1.19 / 1.51 |
| Points per game (2025) | 1.23 | 1.12 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 36.3 | 65.2 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 25% | 50% |
| Head-to-head wins (last 6) | 2 | 3 |
What stands out
- Head-to-head balance (last 6): Angers two wins, Nice three wins, one draw — a historically tight match-up.
- Most recent meeting: Angers 0-2 Nice on 14 March 2026.
- Head-to-head goals: 2.33 per game across those meetings, with both teams scoring in three of the six — broadly an average game for goals.
- Pre-match form ratings: Angers 36.3 versus Nice 65.2, a gap of 28.9, which aligns with the model's favourite.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 2.40, over 2.5 goals at 53% and both teams to score at 58%.
- First goal: Leans Nice's way at 58%.
Sentiment and prediction
The model tilts to Nice at 50%, without enough room to treat it as a formality. Nice's stronger recent metrics back it and the goals line points to over 2.5 goals.
Everything here is model output and a reading of the form rather than a guarantee — the probabilities are published in full so the reasoning behind the call is visible.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Angers or Nice?
Nice, with an implied win probability of roughly 50%. The full split is 25% Angers, 25% the draw and 50% Nice.
When and where is Angers vs Nice being played?
8 November 2026 at Stade Raymond-Kopa, Angers, kick-off 16:15 UTC.
What was the result of the last match between Angers and Nice?
Angers 0-2 Nice on 14 March 2026.
What is the recent form of Angers and Nice?
Angers have taken 4 points from their last five (LDLLW), Nice 12 from theirs (WWLWW). Most recently Angers took a 0-2 defeat away at Lyon and Nice a 5-2 win at home to Rennes.
How many goals are expected in Angers vs Nice?
The model's combined scoring line is 2.40 — 0.60 for Angers and 1.80 for Nice. It rates over 2.5 goals at 53%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 58%, so its call is yes.