After a last-minute success in Toulouse (1-2), the Aiglons, still in vital need of points, are hosting the bottom team of the league. A great opportunity to distance themselves securely.

Tonight, the Aiglons aim for a second consecutive victory in the championship, which hasn’t happened for them since September (against Monaco, 4-0 and Rennes, 0-1).

Although Dante, who was sent off at the Stadium, is suspended, the Niçois welcome back Marlon and Alassane Plea, who served their suspensions in the previous matchday.​

THE NIÇOIS SQUAD

Goalkeepers: Cardinale, Benitez

Defenders: Jallet, Souquet, Sarr, Burner, Marlon, Le Marchand

Midfielders: Koziello, Mendy, Seri, Tameze, Walter, Lees-Melou

Forwards: Balotelli, Plea, Saint-Maximin, Srarfi

THE MESSIN SQUAD

Goalkeepers: Didillon, Kawashima.

Defenders: Balliu, Assou-Ekotto, Rivierez, Niakhaté, Wollscheid, Diagne, Basin.

Midfielders: Cohade, Poblete, Dossevi, Nguette, Philipps, Thill.

Forwards: Rivière, Roux, Niane

THE REFEREE

This match of the 16th round of the championship will be officiated by Mickaël Lesage. Huseyin Ocak and Sébastien Denis will assist him on the sidelines.