Nice are in a deep and uncomfortable crisis, both on and off the pitch. Tension between fans and players has escalated dramatically, culminating in violent incidents that shook the squad and created a toxic atmosphere around the club. Two players have even refused to play again after being assaulted by supporters, which leaves coach Frank Haise facing an extremely difficult task: stabilising a shaken dressing room while also trying to restore some form on the field. The team’s recent performances reflect this turbulence, with confidence visibly low and rhythm entirely lost.
Can the Riviera team get out of the hole?
Angers arrive with better morale and overall stability, but they remain a limited side, especially away from home. While they are performing decently considering their objective of avoiding relegation, their visits often expose defensive vulnerabilities and lack of consistency. This means that even a troubled Nice still have a window of opportunity - the individual quality in their squad remains higher, and playing at home could provide just enough push to break the negative cycle.
Prediction: 2-1
Despite the crisis, Nice should have enough to edge out a narrow win. Angers will have their moments, but the home side’s superior quality and urgency to respond may prove decisive.
