This Wednesday, OGC Nice hosts LOSC as part of the 10th Ligue 1 round. Facing the Northerners, the Eagles aim for a three-game winning streak in Ligue 1. All pre-match information is available here.
He is, without a doubt, the man in form at OGC Nice. A scorer again against Rennes (2-1), Sofiane Diop is perhaps having his best form under the red and black colors since his arrival at the club in summer 2022. Taking on a new role at the forefront of the team, the attacking midfielder is reinventing himself in a very hybrid role. In Nice’s attacking sector, he also proves to be decisive, as demonstrated by his magnificent inspiration against the Bretons (five goals and one assist this season in Ligue 1). A welcome help since the Riviera attackers are all going through more or less complicated periods. Injured, Terem Moffi is still in the infirmary, and the goal counters for Kevin Carlos and the young Bernard Nguene (69 minutes in L1 this season) remain stuck at zero in the championship.
The good form of Sofiane Diop is not unrelated to the revival of OGC Nice in recent weeks in Ligue 1. For the first time since the start of the 2025/26 season, the team has managed to win two consecutive victories in the championship. Coach Franck Haise‘s players defeated OL (3-2) before winning on Rennes’ turf, despite a less convincing second performance. The Niçois now aim for a third consecutive win. A rarity in the calendar, this 10th L1 round is placed midweek. Salis Abdul Samed and his teammates return to the Allianz Riviera this Wednesday to face the Dogues (kick-off at 19:00).
Without Jonathan Clauss
It’s the bad news of the week for OGC Nice. Substituted at halftime last weekend against Rennes, Jonathan Clauss suffers from a hyperextension of one knee. An injury likely to keep the fullback off the field for several weeks. Since returning from the break, the team has been playing frequently, and the Frenchman’s absence could disrupt coach Franck Haise‘s plans.
However, the news is better for Mohamed-Ali Cho. Struck by a groin injury, he had to forfeit the match against Rennes after the warm-up. It appears to be just a muscle alert, and the red and black winger is in contention for a spot in the squad against Lille. Finally, Terem Moffi, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, and Moïse Bombito are still in the infirmary.
On the other hand, LOSC occupies the 5th place in Ligue 1, three points ahead of Nice, in 7th. The Dogues remain unbeaten in three consecutive league matches. Bruno Genesio’s men are coming off a huge win this weekend against the bottom team, FC Metz (6-1). In other words, the Dogues arrive on the Côte d’Azur with confidence and ambition. Injured against the Messins, the experienced Olivier Giroud is expected to return for this clash.
Probable lineups:
Nice: Diouf – Mendy, Oppong, Bard – Gouveia (or Louchet), Vanhoutte, Abdul Samed, Abdi – Cho, Diop, Boga
Lille: Özer – Meunier, Mbemba, Mandi, Perraud – André, Bouaddi – Fernandez-Pardo, Haraldsson, Correia – Igamane
