St Etienne vs Nice Prediction & Betting Tips (1 March)

The maintenance operation leads by Saint-Etienne is a failure after 23 days. The promoted, on a series of 7 dating without victory 3 draws, 4 defeats, is virtual barragist and accuses a delay of 3 lengths on the first non -relegation club. The Greens took a blow last weekend. Led 0-2 by Angers, they thought they were overthrowing the game by marking three times but saw the SCO equalize after additional time 3-3. This draw with a taste of defeat allows ASSE to take its first point in February after setbacks against Lille 4-1, Rennes 0-2 and Marseille 5-1. Nice surprises its competitors at the top of the table.

While Lyon, Monaco and Lille seem better armed to finish on the podium, the Aiglons took off and virtually complete the top 3. They rebounded with the way after being eliminated from the French Cup by the Stade Briochin National 2 ; 2-1 at the start of the month. The championship victories followed at the expense of Lens 2-0 and the relegation Havre 1-3 and Montpellier 2-0. Franck Haise's team even returned to 3 points from Marseille, PSG dolphin. 

As Saint-Étienne prepares to face Nice, it's worth noting Nice's strong recent form. With victories over Montpellier, Le Havre, and Lens, Nice has demonstrated their ability to secure wins against tough opponents. Their only setback came in a surprising loss to Stade Briochin, but overall, their performances have been consistent and impressive. Key players like Terem Moffi and Gaëtan Laborde have been instrumental in their attacking success, while their defense, anchored by Dante, has managed to keep clean sheets in several matches. Nice will be looking to continue this positive trend against Saint-Étienne.

On the other hand, Saint-Étienne will need to find ways to counter Nice's momentum. Under the guidance of head coach Eirik Horneland, Saint-Étienne has a squad capable of causing problems for Nice. Players like Gautier Larsonneur and Dylan Batubinsika will be crucial in defense, while the midfield creativity of Pierre Ekwah and Benjamin Bouchouari could unlock Nice's defense. Saint-Étienne will aim to leverage their home advantage and disrupt Nice's rhythm, making this match a compelling contest between two competitive Ligue 1 sides.

The upcoming match between Saint-Étienne and Nice on March 1, 2025, suggests a 3:0 victory for Nice based on recent form and attacking prowess. Nice's key attackers, Terem Moffi and Gaëtan Laborde, are expected to find the back of the net multiple times, while their defense, led by the experienced Dante, will likely keep a clean sheet. Saint-Étienne, despite their efforts, may struggle to break down Nice's solid defensive structure. With Nice's momentum and overall quality, a 3:0 win in favor of the visiting team appears to be a reasonable prediction for this encounter.

• Summary: Saint-Étienne is going head to head with Nice starting on 1 Mar 2025 at 16:00 UTC at Stade Geoffroy Guichard stadium, Saint Etienne city, France. The match is a part of the Ligue 1 .
• Referee: Jérôme Brisard
• St Etienne Feedinco Rating: 6.77
• Nice Feedinco Rating: 7.01