After digesting the qualification for the League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday (2-1), OGC Nice is preparing to meet FC Sochaux-Montbéliard again on Sunday. Still at the Ray, but in Ligue 1 this time (12th matchday, 5 PM). The competition is different, but the goal remains unchanged: they must win.
When the alarm rings, it often causes a major headache. FC Sochaux learned this the hard way on Wednesday against OGC Nice on the pitch of the Ray stadium (2-1).
Transparent in Nancy, Éric Roy’s men took control of the game and capitalized on their opponents’ blunders to dominate the worst defense in Ligue 1 (23 goals conceded).
Pentecôte, the man to watch
A not insignificant parameter for the Azurean club, 14th in the championship. On Wednesday, former Toulouse striker Xavier Pentecôte made a grand comeback by scoring a brilliant double.
Nothing better to restore the confidence of a promising player too often plagued by injuries!
On Sunday, at the Ray, the performance of the native of Saint-Dié-des-Vosges (Lorraine) will undoubtedly be scrutinized closely.
Beware of the opponent’s quality
But beware of overconfidence! Doubs coach Mehmet Bazdarevic is currently facing some difficulties (one victory in the last eight matches). That being said, he has talented players.
From Marvin Martin to Ryad Boudebouz, including Vincent Nogueira and Modibo Maïga, this Sochaux team is rich in quality. And as they say in Doubs: a Lion cub never dies. It sleeps.
