Nice vs Toulouse Prediction & Betting Tips (16 August)

Franck Haise's Aiglons finished in 4th position in Ligue 1 last season, allowing them to compete in the 3rd qualification round at the Champions League. They faced Benfica at this stage of the table and suffered a detrimental setback last week at home 0-2 before a programmed return on Tuesday. The Nice form was however reassuring before this double confrontation. The gym, winner of 4 of his last 5 Ligue 1 games against Angers, Reims, Brest, and especially PSG at Park 1-3, signed 4 successes in 6 friendly games played last month. Among them, Nice has defeated the Bruges 2-1 circle, Aubagne 3-0, Feyenoord 1-2 and finally Sheffield United 3-2. The other results are a draw against Nancy 3-3 and a defeat against St.

Pauli 2-0. Toulouse also finished the last exercise with dummies against Nantes and Lens and victories against Rennes and Saint-Etienne, which allowed him to switch to the first part of the table to take the 10th final place. But friendly matches are disturbing in anticipation of this trip to Nice. The TFC had won none of its 5 outings before completing its preparation last Sunday against Sevilla FC 1-1. To his counter, a draw against Pau 0-0, short defeats against QPR 1-2, D2 English and the Saudi team of Cristiano Ronaldo Al-Nassr 2-1 as well as debacles in front of Leipzig 7-0 and Stuttgart 6-0. 

In terms of recent head-to-heads, the two sides have been evenly matched. Their last meeting at the Allianz Riviera ended in a 1-1 draw, with Clauss and Babicka finding the net. However, Nice’s home advantage and Toulouse’s inconsistency away from home could tilt the balance. Injuries may play a role too—Antoine Mendy picked up a knock in the previous match, and his availability remains uncertain. Substitutions like Bouanani and Brahimi could be pivotal if Haise opts for a more aggressive second-half approach.

Prediction-wise, the smart money is on a narrow 2-1 win for Nice. Their attacking depth, combined with Toulouse’s vulnerability in transition, suggests the hosts will edge it. Expect Clauss to be involved in the scoring again, with Guessand or Boudaoui potentially adding the second. Toulouse may respond through Babicka or Schmidt, but unless they sharpen their finishing, they’ll fall just short. This fixture promises intensity, tactical nuance, and a result that could set the tone for both clubs’ seasons.