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Saint Etienne

Nice vs Saint EtienneAI Prediction & Match Report

Fri 29 May 2026, 18:45 UTC Ligue 1 Allianz Riviera, Nice R. Buquet Confidence 56%
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Match overview

Nice win
49%
Draw
33%
Saint Etienne win
17%

Nice hosts Saint Etienne in a critical relegation-impacted fixture. Despite 'must-win' pressure for the home side, their 0W-3D-2L recent form and a 0-0 draw in the reverse fixture just 3 days ago suggest a high-variance, low-scoring environment.

Team news & motivation

Nice
Home
WDLDL
Group / table position unavailable.

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Saint Etienne
Away
LDDWL
Group / table position unavailable.

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Injuries & suspensions

Nice
No injury or suspension reports flagged by the provider for this match.
Saint Etienne
No injury or suspension reports flagged by the provider for this match.

Probable lineups

Probable lineups are published by the provider closer to kickoff. This panel will populate automatically once team sheets land.

Tactical analysis

Expect a cagey opening 30 minutes with Nice attempting to establish high possession. Given the 0-0 result 3 days ago, Saint Etienne will likely sit in a mid-block. If Nice fails to score before the 60th minute, the match tempo may become erratic as desperation grows. A late goal window (75'+) is possible if Nice overcommits, but a repeat of the 0-0 or [score withheld] scoreline is the primary model projection.

Nice
Shape TBD
Goals / game
1.17
Conceded / game
1.17
Saint Etienne
Shape TBD
Goals / game
1.17
Conceded / game
1.50

Key stats

Nice
Stat
Saint Etienne
  • Played
    3
  • Wins
    1
  • Draws
    1
  • Losses
    1
  • Goals for
    2
  • Goals against
    4
  • Avg goals for
    0.70
  • Avg goals against
    1.30
  • Clean sheets
    2
  • Failed to score
    1
  • 67%
    BTTS (last 6)
    33%
  • 50%
    Over 2.5 (last 6)
    67%
Shots, corners, cards & xG breakdown require provider live feeds and will appear when this competition exposes them.

Head-to-head & recent form

No verified historical meetings between Nice and Saint Etienne.
Nice — last 6
  • WH · Saint Etienne29 May 202641
  • DA · Saint Etienne26 May 202600
  • LA · Lens22 May 202613
  • DH · Metz17 May 202600
  • LA · Auxerre10 May 202612
  • DH · Lens2 May 202611
Saint Etienne — last 6
  • LA · Nice29 May 202614
  • DH · Nice26 May 202600
  • DH · Rodez15 May 202600
  • WH · Amiens9 May 202650
  • LA · Rodez2 May 202612
  • LH · Estac Troyes25 Apr 202603

Prediction model

OddysAI model output
Home 49%Draw 33%Away 17%
Best market
Market Lean: Balanced
Expected match script
Expect a cagey opening 30 minutes with Nice attempting to establish high possession. Given the 0-0 result 3 days ago, Saint Etienne will likely sit in a mid-bl…
Cross-check (third-party model)
Combo Double chance : Nice or draw and -2.5 goals
Nice 45% · Draw 45% · Saint Etienne 10%

Betting angles

Market Lean: Balanced
Primary
Model's highest-confidence market for this fixture.
Over 2.5 trend: 59%
Goals
Nice 50% · Saint Etienne 67% across each side's last 6 matches.
BTTS trend: 50%
Both teams
Nice 67% · Saint Etienne 33% in their last 6.
Goals line read: -2.5
Cross-check
Cross-check signal from third-party provider's predictions endpoint.

Risk warning

Responsible-betting disclaimer
Medium risk
  • Model confidence: 56% · Data quality: high
  • Lineups, injuries and momentum can move sharply in the final hour before kickoff — always re-check before placing a bet.
  • OddysAI surfaces analytical edge, not guarantees. Stake responsibly and never chase losses.

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