The Matchday 4 clash in the 2025/26 Europa League group stage between Nice (France) and Freiburg (Germany) is set to take place on November 6 at the Allianz Riviera Stadium. Nice vs. Freiburg: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Nice
The defeat to Celta in the last round (1-2) marked the sixth loss for the French side in their last seven Europa League matches (1 draw). However, it's worth noting that they managed to score in all but one of these games. Nice has conceded in 15 consecutive Europa League matches, allowing exactly two goals in each of the last three. In the standings, Frank Ess's team is in 33rd place.
- Both teams scored in 7 of the last 8 victories for the French side in the Europa League.
- The team has not won at home in their last 7 matches in this European competition (3 draws, 4 losses).
- In their last 9 home games in the Europa League, Nice has scored exactly or 2 goals.
Predicted lineup for Nice (4-3-3)
Yehvann Diouf – Jonathan Clauss, Kojo Oppong, Juma Ba, Melvin Bard – Tom Loche, Ali Abdi, Morgan Sanson – Mohamed-Ali Cho, Salis Abdul Samed, Kevin Omoruyi.
Freiburg
Julian Schuster's side remains unbeaten. However, in the last round's match against Utrecht (2-0), the Germans kept a clean sheet for the first time in their last four Europa League matches. Freiburg has also been consistently troubling opposing goalkeepers, scoring in 5 of their previous 6 games in this tournament. With 7 points (2 wins, 1 draw), the club holds 6th place in the overall standings.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 6 of the last 8 matches for the Germans in the Europa League.
- The team has not won away in 6 of their last 8 matches in this tournament (3 draws, 3 losses).
- Freiburg has conceded in 7 of their last 8 away matches in the Europa League.
Predicted lineup for Freiburg (4-5-1)
Noah Atubolu – Christian Günter, Philipp Lienhart, Matthias Ginter, Philipp Treu – Vincenzo Grifo, Yoan M'Vila, Yuito Suzuki, Maximilian Eggestein, Jan-Niklas Beste – Chikwubuike Adamu.
Defender Jonathan Clauss is suspended.
Referee
Anastasios Sidiropoulos (Greece)
Matches – 5 (International matches, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 23;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.6;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 60%.
Match Prediction: Nice vs. Freiburg
The French side has yet to earn any points, but Frank Ess's team does not look entirely hopeless. All defeats have been by a narrow margin, and they have consistently found the net. Moreover, Nice has scored in 7 of their last 8 Europa League matches. At home, the team will likely be active in attack, motivated by the desire to end their winless streak. However, it's worth noting their defensive issues, as they have conceded in 15 consecutive matches in this tournament.
The Germans look much more convincing, achieving positive results largely due to their attacking potential. Freiburg has not lost in 9 of their last 12 Europa League games, failing to score in only three matches during this period. However, they allow a lot at their own end, especially on the road. The team has conceded in 7 of their last 8 away matches in the Europa League.
Additionally, both teams scored in the last 7 home games for Nice in the Europa League. This is another factor in favor of the prediction: Both teams to score – yes
