For this second preparation match, Nice faced the neighboring team of OL, AS Saint-Etienne.
Starting well in the match, Nice opened the scoring through Khephren Thuram with an assist from Boudaoui (17th minute).
But after this goal, the Gym completely relaxed, and the Stรฉphanois managed to score 4 goals. One just before halftime (Krasso in the 42nd minute), then 3 goals very quickly scored right after the break (46th, 52nd, 56th minutes).
Afterwards, Nice was unable to get back into the match, and the game ended with a score of 4 goals to 1 in favor of Saint-Etienne.
Notable in this match was the first starting lineup appearance of Robson Bambu, who played the first 70 minutes with his new team.
