The return leg of the Ligue 1 promotion playoff between OGC Nice and AS Saint-Étienne is shaping up to be a closely contested match, with both teams having everything to play for following a goalless first leg. Our main prediction is a victory for OGC Nice at 2.20 with Betclic, with an estimated real probability of 55%.
Recent Form and Context: OGC Nice and AS Saint-Étienne
Nice and AS Saint-Étienne have both shown signs of fatigue in recent weeks, but Nice has a slight edge in terms of recent form, with two wins and a draw in its last three matches. AS Saint-Étienne, on the other hand, has lost two of its last three games.
OGC Nice has played two home games in its last three matches, securing one win and one draw. On the other hand, ASSE has played two away games, suffering two losses. This difference in results is significant as OGC Nice has better form at home this season.
In terms of context, OGC Nice is looking to solidify its position in Ligue 1, while ASSE is aiming to gain promotion to the top division. This means that OGC Nice has an advantage in terms of motivation, as a win would help them remain in Ligue 1.
