As the 35th day approaches, OGC Nice is 7th with 51 points, just 3 points away from 5th place and 8 points behind the 4th place held by the Greens of Saint-Etienne. It should be noted that only the 4th place in the standings is synonymous with qualification for the next Europa League campaign. Therefore, the Eagles have 4 matches left to secure a spot in Europe.
End of season stakes for OGC Nice
The French Cup final saw Rennes triumph against all odds. Few bet on PMU for the winner’s name. As a result, the Stade Rennais is directly qualified for the group stage of the next Europa League. If PSG had won this trophy, the 5th place would have been qualifying, but that is no longer the case. Only the 4th place will secure a European spot.
Rennes’ victory in the French Cup doesn’t favor OGC Nice’s quest for Europe, despite its significant win (3-0) against Guingamp. For the Eagles, grabbing this 4th place will be very challenging, but by winning the last 4 matches, everything is possible for Patrick Vieira’s players. This will notably require positive results against PSG and Saint-Etienne. Not to forget, of course, the other two opponents, Nantes and Monaco.
The importance of a victory against Saint-Etienne and PSG
The next challenge for Nice’s Gym is none other than the French Cup loser and the reigning champion: PSG. However, it must be said that the capital club has not been at its best since its elimination in the Champions League against Manchester United. PSG has nothing left to play for and finds itself in a poor position, making it an opportunity for Nice to secure a victory at the Parc des Princes.
Moreover, it’s imperative to beat Jean-Louis Gasset’s Saint-Etienne in the 37th day. Indeed, the Greens are currently 4th in the standings. In other words, they are in the last qualifying spot for the Europa League. 4 wins in 4 matches are possible for the Eagles, and to secure a spot in the European Cup, OGC will have to go through this.
Schedule of the 3 direct opponents of the Gym
Everything is in the players’ hands at the Gym, but it’s important not to forget about their direct opponents: Saint-Etienne, Marseille, and Montpellier.
AS Saint-Etienne is on a streak of 3 consecutive victories and must travel to Monaco, host Montpellier, host Nice, and head to Angers.
Meanwhile, Olympique de Marseille, after their setback at home (1-2) against Nantes, must travel to Strasbourg, host Lyon, host Toulouse, and host Montpellier.
Finally, Montpellier also remains on a streak of 3 consecutive victories and must host Amiens, travel to Saint-Etienne, host Nantes, and travel to Marseille.
The end of the championship promises to be thrilling as we find out which club will secure their ticket to the European Cup. Nice has every chance, and this site precisely offers the option to bet on the Eagles for the end of the season.
