Nice vs G.A. Eagles Prediction & Betting Tips (22 January)

Already on the street last year in this Europa League where it only took 2 points over the entire league phase, OGC Nice is doing even worse this year since it still has not unlocked its counter after the first 6 days. Overwhelmed, the Gym had to lose to Roma 1-2, Fenerbahce 2-1, Celta Vigo 2-1, Friborg 1-3, Porto 3-0 and finally against Braga 0-1 on the last day. As a result, the Aiglons find themselves bringing up the rear in the ranking and they can no longer hope to finish among the first 24. Also in crisis in the championship, the Azuréens experienced a nightmarish end to 2025 before resuming competition after the winter break with a draw obtained against Strasbourg 1-1 for the first of Claude Puel on the bench. Subsequently, the Niçois defeated Nantes in the Coupe de France 1-1, 3-5 tab and they will travel to Toulouse next weekend. In the rankings, the Gym is in 14th place, 4 points ahead of the red zone.

For its part, Go Ahead Eagles have not yet given up on their hopes of qualifying for the play-offs. And for good reason, the Dutch, who are in 28th place in the standings for this league phase, are only a small point behind 24th place. Despite defeats against FCSB 0-1, Salzburg 2-0, Stuttgart 0-4 and Lyon 1-2 on the last day, the Batavians still produced good performances to defeat Panathinaikos 1-2 and Aston Villa 2-1. At the same time, in the Eredivisie, the players from the city of Deventer are in 12th position in the ranking with 5 units of margin on the red zone. Hanging on to Fortuna Sittard 2-2, they will travel to Ajax next weekend. 

In retreat since the known altercation with their supporters, the Boga attackers and Moffi (2 goals each in L1) should still be missing. Additionally, veteran Dante and long-term absentees Ndayishimiye, Bombito and Abdelmonem will forfeit. The central frame Oppong, Cho (2 goals in L1), the supersub Jansson (1 goal in L1), the young Bernardeau and the providential Diop (6 goals in L1) are hoped for after having experienced physical problems in recent times. The number 1 goalkeeper Diouf and the defender Mendy should not have returned after playing the CAN final with Senegal but the latter is suspended for an accumulation of yellow cards. Arrived from from Eintracht Frankfurt, Wahi, who scored against Strasbourg in his first match, will not qualify. The important Algerian midfielder Boudaoui should make his return after playing in the CAN. On the Dutch side, midfielder Blomme and striker Baeten did not have the confidence of their leaders and they were not included on the list of players authorized to play in this competition.

In addition, starting defender Gerrit Nauber and the long-term absentees date Soren Tengstedt and Pim Saathof are forced to throw in the towel for this trip to Allianz Riveira. Replacement midfielder Weijnberg could also be missing. On the other hand, the promising 22-year-old striker Milan Smit (5 goals in the championship) should be able to hold his place. He is the top Batavian scorer in this Europa League after scoring his 3rd goal against OL. Midfielders Mathis Suray (8 goals in the league) and Meulensteen (5 goals) will also be present.