Match report

Angers Stuns Nice with Narrow Victory in Ligue 1

Nice
Nice
0–1
FT
Angers
Angers
Dec 7, 2025

Angers stunned the home crowd with a narrow victory against Nice, securing their first and only goal through Yassin Belkhdim at the 33rd minute. Despite efforts from Nice to equalize and recover momentum after losing T. Louchet on a red card at the 53rd minute, they were unable to find the back of the net. This win marks an important step for Angers in Ligue 1.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Nice 0–1 Angers
  • • Yassin Belkhdim scored the only goal at minute 33, assisted by Carlens Arcus
  • • T. Louchet was red-carded for Nice at the 53rd minute after a foul
  • • Nice made four substitutions to try and turn the game around: Abdulay Juma Bah (46'), S. Diop (63'), M. Sanson (63'), and M. Cho (77')
  • • Angers also made multiple substitutions in the second half, including Louis Mouton (83')

Lineups

Nice

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 80 Y. Diouf (G)
  • 33 A. Mendy (D)
  • 28 J. Bah (D)
  • 26 M. Bard (D)
  • 92 J. Clauss (M)
  • 20 T. Louchet (M)
  • 24 C. Vanhoutte (M)
  • 8 M. Sanson (M)
  • 2 A. Abdi (M)
  • 25 M. Cho (F)
  • 10 S. Diop (F)

Substitutes

  • 49 B. Nguene
  • 21 I. Jansson
  • 37 K. Peprah
  • 90 Kevin
  • 47 T. Gouveia
  • 31 M. Dupe
  • 22 T. Ndombele
  • 99 S. Abdul Samed
  • 6 H. Boudaoui

Angers

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 H. Koffi (G)
  • 2 C. Arcus (D)
  • 4 O. Camara (D)
  • 21 J. Lefort (D)
  • 3 J. Ekomie (D)
  • 93 H. Belkebla (M)
  • 10 H. Abdelli (M)
  • 14 Y. Belkhdim (M)
  • 6 L. Mouton (M)
  • 7 A. Sbai (M)
  • 11 S. Cherif (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 M. Zinga
  • 26 F. Hanin
  • 25 A. Bamba
  • 27 L. Raolisoa
  • 15 P. Capelle
  • 5 M. Courcoul
  • 31 H. Djibirin
  • 35 P. Peter
  • 18 J. Allevinah

Timeline

  1. Angers
    33' Angers Goal · Normal Goal
    Yassin Belkhdim · Assist: Carlens Arcus
  2. Nice
    46' Nice subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Abdulay Juma Bah · On: B. Nguene
  3. Nice
    53' Nice Card · Red Card
    T. Louchet

    Foul

  4. Nice
    53' Nice Var · Card upgrade
    T. Louchet
  5. Nice
    63' Nice subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Diop · On: I. Jansson
  6. Nice
    63' Nice subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Sanson · On: Hicham Boudaoui
  7. Angers
    65' Angers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Carlens Arcus · On: L. Raolisoa
  8. Angers
    72' Angers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Cherif · On: H. Djibirin
  9. Angers
    72' Angers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Sbai · On: P. Peter
  10. Nice
    77' Nice Card · Yellow Card
    Antoine Mendy

    Foul

  11. Nice
    77' Nice subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Cho · On: T. Ndombele
  12. Angers
    79' Angers Card · Yellow Card
    Haris Belkebla

    Foul

  13. Angers
    83' Angers subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Louis Mouton · On: P. Capelle
  14. Angers
    83' Angers subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Yassin Belkhdim · On: J. Allevinah
  15. Nice
    88' Nice subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Vanhoutte · On: Kevin Carlos Omoruyi

Match Stats

Stat Nice Angers
Fouls 11 9
Pass Accuracy 83% 85%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 13 8
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 517 534
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 3 4
xG 1.31 0.83
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 429 454
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The 33rd minute goal by Yassin Belkhdim put Angers ahead and set a tough challenge for Nice to overcome
  • ▸ T. Louchet's red card at the 53rd minute significantly weakened Nice’s attacking capabilities, shifting momentum heavily in favor of Angers