Royale Union SG vs Nice Prediction & Betting Tips (12 December)

Established on the European scene for several years now, the Union Saint-Gilloise is trying as best it can to exist in this Europa League where it displays a rather mixed record for the moment. Because with 5 points won in as many days, the Belgians only occupy 24th place in this competition, the last qualifier for the play-offs. After starting this Europa League with 4 matches without the slightest success against Fenerbahce 2-1, Bodo/Glimt 0-0, Midtjylland 1-0 and AS Roma 1-1, the Brussels residents were finally able to achieve their first victory in the depends on FC Twente 0-1 15 days ago in order to stay in the race for qualification. At the same time, in the Pro League, USG is still outside the top 6 despite its success against Antwerp 2-1. They will aim for another victory against Cercle Bruges next weekend. On the other side of the median, OGC Nice is in trouble in this Europa League.

Le Gym, which we had the right to expect among the teams capable of at least qualifying for the play-offs, is lagging at the bottom of the ranking, in 33rd place out of 34 after particularly disappointing performances. After starting their European journey with a draw against Real Sociedad 1-1, Franck Haise's players then collected losses against Lazio 4-1, Ferencvaros 1-0 and Rangers 1-4, during the last day. In the meantime, they were just able to snatch another point against Twente 2-2. In Ligue 1, the Aiglons are on course to win a new European ticket despite their big setback suffered at Lyon 4-1. A reaction will be expected from them against Le Havre. 

This Belgian team will host OGC Nice without the holder Castro-Montes, the long-term absentees Teklab (midfielder) and Traoré (forward) as well as without the experienced François, the midfielder Amani and the winger Terho who do not have been included on the list of players authorized to play this Europa League. To this we add that the Nigerian David (4 goals in the league) and the fragile Lampoussin complete the infirmary. On the other hand, the very good Ghanaian Fuseini, who also scored 4 times in the league, is there.

Recruited last summer, the former Lille player and Angevin Boufal is struggling to really find a place in this team and he has still not scored in his new colors.