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May 29, 2026, 04:01 PM
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The survival of Nice hangs in the balance at a silent Allianz Riviera as they host Saint Etienne in this winner-takes-all relegation playoff second leg. Following a cagey 0-0 draw in the first leg, the home side faces the daunting task of breaking a ten-match winless streak at home to secure their top-flight status.
Home Motivation
High
Nice is in a do-or-die scenario to avoid relegation from Ligue 1; as the 16th-placed team, they must win this final play-off match at home to stay in the top division.
Away Motivation
High
Saint Etienne is highly motivated to secure promotion back to Ligue 1; having finished 3rd in Ligue 2, this is their final opportunity to return to the top flight.
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Key Metrics
Home
Metric
Away
0.80
Goals scored per game
All comps (EWMA)
1.55
Saint Etienne is significantly more clinical, producing nearly double the offensive output of Nice on a recent-form basis.
1.47
Goals conceded per game
All comps (EWMA)
0.89
Saint Etienne maintains a much tighter defensive line, conceding well below the league average of 2.82 total goals per match.
4.48
Shots on target against
All comps (EWMA)
2.96
Saint Etienne allows over one fewer shot on target per game than Nice in recent form, indicating better defensive structure.
10%
Win rate %
Last 10 matches
30%
In their last 10 matches, Saint Etienne has secured three times as many victories as Nice.
45%
Possession %
All comps (EWMA)
57%
Saint Etienne is expected to control the tempo, averaging 57% possession in recent matches weighted toward the most recent.
Form & Streaks
Nice is winless in their last 10 Ligue 1 matches at the Allianz Riviera (0W, 7D, 3L).
Saint Etienne has kept a clean sheet in 50% of their last 10 matches across all competitions.
Nice has managed only 1 win in their last 10 matches across all competitions (1W, 6D, 3L).
Tactical Overview
This finale is defined by Nice and their staggering inability to capitalize on home advantage, having recorded seven draws and three losses in their last 10 Ligue 1 matches at the Allianz Riviera. The first leg 0-0 draw in Saint-Etienne highlighted a lack of clinical finishing that has plagued them, with the team trending at just 0.80 goals scored per game on a recent-form basis. Manager Claude Puel must navigate this crisis without the injured H. Boudaoui and A. Abdi, placing immense pressure on Jonathan Clauss and Melvin Bard to provide service for Elye Wahi. Saint Etienne enters with superior momentum, having lost only three of their last 10 matches across all competitions, including a dominant 5-0 win over Amiens earlier this month. While their away form in the league has been difficult-securing only one win in their last 10 road trips-they possess a more potent attack, trending at 1.55 goals per game weighted toward recent matches.
Match Context
Lineup Updates
Based on reports
Key Players
Nice lean on Antoine Mendy, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Jonathan Clauss and Melvin Bard at the back.
Absences
M. Abdelmonem
Knee Injury
A. Abdi
International duty
M. Bombito
Leg Injury
H. Boudaoui
Injury
T. Ndombele
Inactive
E. Pereira
Ankle Injury
Home
Key Players
Nice lean on Antoine Mendy, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Jonathan Clauss and Melvin Bard at the back.
Absences
M. Abdelmonem
Knee Injury
A. Abdi
International duty
M. Bombito
Leg Injury
H. Boudaoui
Injury
T. Ndombele
Inactive
E. Pereira
Ankle Injury
Away
Key Players
Saint Etienne lean on Lucas Stassin in attack, Abdoulaye Kanté and Augustine Boakye in midfield, with Benjamin Old at the back.
Absences
N. El Jamali
Knee Injury
P. Eymard
Foot Injury
M. Jaber
Surgery
C. Lamba
Injury
D. N'Guessan
Inactive
M. Paalberg
Inactive
L. Traore
Inactive
Lineup info is never 100% confirmed until matchday. Additional players may be unavailable.
Referee Profile
R. Buquet
17 matches officiated · 2025/26
Cards/G
3.3
▼
avg 4.1
Fouls/G
23.6
▼
avg 24.1
Pen Rate
0.12
NormalR. Buquet is one of the more lenient officials in Ligue 1, averaging 3.3 cards per game across 17 matches this season, which is 19% below the league average. This suggests that despite the massive stakes of a relegation playoff, the match may not see the high card counts typically expected in such high-pressure finales.
Key Note
Runs 19% below league average on cards.
Weather & Field
Good Conditions
24C, partly sunny
Temperature
24.1°C
Rain Chance
5%
Wind
3 km/h
Humidity
64%
Conditions are ideal for football with a clear 24C temperature and negligible 3km/h winds. These near-perfect conditions will favor the more technical side, Saint Etienne, as they look to utilize their 57% recent-form possession average without disruption from the elements.
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