Nice vs Benfica Prediction & Betting Tips (6 August)

The OGC Nice, for the first year of Frank Haise at the helm, managed to validate 4th place in Ligue 1 synonymous with qualification for the dams of the Champions League. Objective reached for the former Coach of Blood and Gold, despite a campaign in the Europa League 35th out of 36 in the League phase to say the least catastrophic. Regarding this new exercise, Nice found the way to the field on the 12th Kuillet last, when he won before the Circle of Bruges 2-1, before this success before Aubagne 3-0 resident of National on July 16, for a draw against ASNL 3-3 on July 19. Then note a success on July 26 ahead of Feyenoord 2-1 the biggest test to negotiate for the Nissarte during this preparation, and a setback in front of Sankt Pauli 2-0 the same day with the reservist team. For his latest friendly on Wednesday, Nice beat Sheffield United 3-2. It is certainly the worst possible draw for the Aiglons which will receive Benfica eagles accustomed to playing the largest European competition. Qualified in 1/8th finals of the Champions League, the former club of Angel Di Maria had stumbled in front of FC Barcelona on the outbound 0-1, as on the return 3-1 in Spain.

 That said, if Benfica finds himself playing the dams there is a reason. Last year in the championship, in Portugal, it was Sporting who won the bet with 82 points, in front of his Dauphin du Benfica 80 points. This summer, the Benfica Lisbon participated in the CDM of the clubs in which the club of the capital returned arms, in 1/8, in front of the Chelsea FC 1-4, future winner. Given his weak truce, his only preparation match took place at Estadio Da Luz against Fenerbahce, during which the Benfica won the 3-2 bet. The Eagles then won their 1st official match, brandishing the Portugal Super Cup after a 1-0 victory on Lisbon on Thursday. 

The OGC Nice lost 2 very good players who left for Saudi Arabia: its titular goalkeeper Bulka (Neom FC), who did not find any agreement for an extension as planned, and the still valiant Laborde (al-Diraiyah) which had one of the most important wages of the team. Also, the little used attacker Victor Orakpo (MHSC) left the Riviera club on loan. In the opposite direction, Isak Jackson (right winger, Rapid Vienne) joined the group, like Yehvann Diouf (Reims) who will take the place of holder in the Nice cages. Arrived free from Le Mans, the young Gabin Bernardeau hopes to win in Nice, ditto for Peprah Opong (21 years old) who arrived from Norrkoping in Sweden. Without forgetting Juma Bah's loan in central defense (Manchester City), convincing for 6 months with the RC Lens last season. The loan of Bah is explained by the long -term absences of the central defenders Youssouf Ndayishimiye and Mohamed Abdelmonem, seriously injured at the end of the past season. Recently operated on, the middle Tanguy Ndombele (Pubalgie) and the central defender Moïse Bombito (wrist then physical glitch) are forfeited, like the wingers Sofiane Diop and Mohamed-Ali Cho in the recovery phase. Waiting for a departure, the Swiss knife Rosario is no longer part of the group. The Portuguese armada will look great this evening for its second official match of the season despite the departure of Angel Di Maria (Rosario Central) who left to finish his career with his training club and the left side Alvaro Carreras (€ 50m, Real Madrid).

Departures do not stop there for Benfica since Cabral (Botafogo) and Kokcu (Besiktas) left. Ditto for Renato Sanches (PSG) whose clause of 10 million euros was not lifted by his former club. Enzo Barrenechea returned to Aston Villa after a conclusive loan, and is back in Benfica for one more year (paid loan). In terms of arrivals those of Richard Rios (Palmeiras, 27,000,000th), Amar dedic (ex-OM, belonged to the RB Salzburg, 12,000,000th) should be noted. In the friendly match against Fenerbahce, Bruma seriously injured himself (breaking of the tendon). Season already finished probably. Potentials holders Alexandre Bah (Defense) and Manu Silva (Middle) should miss the game.

• Summary: Nice is going head to head with Benfica starting on 6 Aug 2025 at 19:00 UTC at Allianz Riviera stadium, Nice city, France. The match is a part of the UEFA Champions League, Qualification .
• Nice Feedinco Rating: 7.00
• Benfica Feedinco Rating: 7.05