Match Overview

The 2025/26 group stage Matchday 4 fixture between French side Nice and Germany’s Freiburg is scheduled for November 6 at the Allianz Riviera stadium. This preview offers a comprehensive prediction, betting odds, and key statistics for the Nice vs Freiburg encounter.

Nice Team Analysis

A 1:2 defeat to Celta in the previous round marked the French team’s sixth loss in their last seven Europa League matches (with one draw). Notably, Nice failed to score in only one of these fixtures during this period. However, they have conceded in 15 consecutive Europa League games, with precisely two goals conceded in each of their last three outings. Franck Eyssa’s squad currently sits 33rd in the tournament standings.

• Both teams have scored in 7 of Nice’s last 8 Europa League victories.
• The team has failed to win any of its last 7 home matches in this European competition (3 draws, 4 losses).
• In their last 9 home Europa League games, Nice scored precisely 1 or 2 goals.

Nice’s Predicted Line-up (4-3-3)*

Yvann Diouf – Jonathan Clauss, Kodjo Oppong, Djuma Ba, Melvin Bard – Tom Louchet, Ali Abdi, Morgan Sanson – Mohamed-Ali Cho, Salis Abdul Samed, Kevin Omoruyi.

Freiburg Team Analysis

Julian Schuster’s men remain undefeated in the competition. However, their 2:0 victory against Utrecht in the previous round was the first time Freiburg kept a clean sheet in their last four Europa League matches. Freiburg themselves have regularly found the back of the net, scoring in 5 of their last 6 games in this tournament. With 7 points (2 wins, 1 draw), the club currently occupies 6th place in the overall standings.

• No more than two goals were scored in 6 of Freiburg’s last 8 Europa League encounters.
• Away from home in this tournament, the team has failed to win in 6 of its last 8 matches (3 draws, 3 losses).
• Freiburg conceded goals in 7 of their last 8 away Europa League games.

Freiburg’s Predicted Line-up (4-5-1)*

Noah Atubolu – Christian Günter, Philipp Lienhart, Matthias Ginter, Philipp Treu – Vincenzo Grifo, Yoan Manzambi, Yuito Suzuki, Maximilian Eggestein, Jan-Niklas Beste – Chukwubuike Adamu.

Team News

Defender Jonathan Clauss is suspended.

Match Official

Anastasios Sidiropoulos (Greece)

Referee Statistics

Matches Officiated – 5 (International fixtures, 2025/26);

Yellow Cards Issued (including second yellows) – 23;

Average Yellow Cards per Match – 4.6;

Red Cards Issued – 0;

Average Fouls per Match – 25;

Penalties Awarded – 60%.

Nice vs Freiburg Match Prediction

Nice’s Offensive Drive and Defensive Woes

Despite not having accumulated any points yet, the French side, under Franck Eyssa, don’t appear entirely without hope. All their defeats have been by a minimal margin, and they have consistently found the back of the net. Furthermore, Nice has scored in 7 of their last 8 Europa League matches. Playing at home, the club will undoubtedly display an active offensive approach, especially with the added motivation to break their winless streak. However, Nice’s defensive vulnerabilities are evident: they have conceded in 15 consecutive matches in this tournament.

Freiburg’s Strong Attack and Away Defensive Lapses

The German team presents a much more convincing picture, achieving positive results largely due to their attacking prowess. Freiburg has avoided defeat in 9 of their last 12 Europa League games, failing to score in only three matches during this period. Nevertheless, they tend to allow opponents opportunities at their own goal, particularly when playing away. The team has conceded in 7 of their last 8 away Europa League fixtures.

Key Betting Pick

Additionally, both teams have scored in Nice’s last 7 home Europa League matches. This further supports the prediction of “Both Teams to Score – Yes” with odds of 1.68.

Author’s Insight

Author: Alexey Tarabrin

Disclaimer

* The starting lineup listed for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.