Respectively 15th and 17th in Ligue 1 last year, OGCN and ASSE experienced the struggles of the relegation battle a few months ago. However, since their coaching changes during the season, both teams have shown promising intentions. Supported by substantial pre-season work and smart transfer dealings, both teams have raised their level of play at the start of this championship. So much so that today the Greens are contending for the top spots and the Eagles are close to the top half of the table. As proof, Nice and St Etienne together account for 27 points, almost as many as the entire last Ligue 1 podium combined: Marseille, Lyon, and Auxerre (28pts).
Payet: 7 goals in 8 matches this season
A match that promises to be interesting for the GYM against a high-quality and confident opponent. The local defense will need to be wary of the opposing offensive individuals, such as Dimitri Payet, who provided an assist in his first selection for the French National Team. On the Nice side, let’s hope the team can capitalize on the work done during the international break.
