Nice vs Braga Prediction & Betting Tips (11 December)

Already very bad last year in this competition where it only took 35th place in the ranking out of 36, OGC Nice is doing even worse this year. Le Gym is in fact the red lantern of this regular season of the Europa League where it has still not taken a single point after the first 5 days. Franck Haise's men were dominated by Roma 1-2, Fenerbahce 2-1, Celta Vigo 2-1, Friborg 1-3 and finally by FC Porto 3-1 on the last day after conceding a first goal after only 20 seconds of play. Too average, the Aiglons are therefore already practically eliminated even before the last 3 matches of this league phase. This European course weighs down that in the championship since the Azuréens also have a series of defeats on the national scene. Defeated by PSG 1-0, Metz 2-1, OM 1-5 and Lorient 3-1, the Niçois will have the opportunity to revive against Angers next weekend.

For its part, Braga is much more up to the challenge so far in this Europa League. The Portuguese have indeed made their way into the top 8 of this competition but they only have very little margin to validate their direct qualification for the 1/8 finals. Everything started quite well for Sporting who launched their European epic with 3 successes against Feyenoord 1-0, Celtic 0-2 and Red Star 2-0 but they were then dominated by Genk 3-4 and held on by Rangers 1-1. At the same time, in the league, Braga is only in 6th position in the standings despite its latest successes against Moreirense 2-1 and Arouca 0-4. Last weekend, Joao Moutinho's partners faced Famalicao.

The attackers Boga and Moffi (2 goals each in Ligue 1) are not guaranteed to be able to hold their place this week. Hit by supporters after the defeat against Lorient, both players were off illness last week and they could once again pass their turn. In addition, those absent from long-standing Abdelmonem, Ndayishimiye and Bombito are weakening a defensive sector that is at bay at the moment. Veteran Dante (42) is uncertain after suffering knee problems. The interesting Sofiane Diop (6 goals in Championship) is also going through a difficult time but he should be able to hold his place today. On the Portuguese side, the long-term absentee Jonatas Noro (20 years old) will not be on the trip to the Allianz Riviera.

In addition to this, Uruguayan international Zalazar (4 goals, 1 assist in the league, 2 goals in C3) will be suspended after being sent off on the last day. Otherwise, it’s all hands on deck for Sporting. The precious Ricardo Horta (4 goals in the league, 2 goals and 1 assist in C3) could retain the confidence of his coach just like Fran Navarro who is very comfortable in this competition with already 3 goals to his credit. Also present are veteran Moutinho (ex Monaco) and 2 former Guingamp players, central defender Niakhaté and striker El Ouazzani (2 league goals). 

• Summary: Nice is going head to head with Sporting Braga starting on 11 Dec 2025 at 17:45 UTC at Allianz Riviera stadium, Nice city, France. The match is a part of the UEFA Europa League .
• Referee: Giorgi Kruashvili
• Nice Feedinco Rating: 6.60
• Braga Feedinco Rating: 6.92