Match report

Nice Defeats Nantes 1–0 in Ligue 1 Clash

Nice
Nice
1–0
FT
Nantes
Nantes
Sep 13, 2025

Nice emerged victorious against Nantes on Saturday night with a 1–0 win in their Ligue 1 match at the Allianz Riviera Stadium. The match was marked by strong defense from both sides, but Nice's offensive surge paid off when J. Boga netted the lone goal of the game in the 56th minute. Nantes pushed hard for an equalizer but failed to capitalize on their chances.

Key Facts

  • • Nice defeated Nantes with a final score of 1–0.
  • • J. Boga scored the only goal in the match at 56 minutes, assisted by C. Vanhoutte.
  • • Abdulay Juma Bah received a yellow card for Nice at 44 minutes.
  • • Sofiane Diop was substituted out of the game and also received a yellow card at 57 minutes.
  • • Nantes made five substitutions throughout the match.

Lineups

Nice

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 80 Y. Diouf (G)
  • 37 K. Peprah (D)
  • 28 J. Bah (D)
  • 4 Dante (D)
  • 92 J. Clauss (M)
  • 6 H. Boudaoui (M)
  • 24 C. Vanhoutte (M)
  • 26 M. Bard (M)
  • 10 S. Diop (F)
  • 7 J. Boga (F)
  • 90 Kevin (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 M. Dupe
  • 33 A. Mendy
  • 20 T. Louchet
  • 99 S. Abdul Samed
  • 8 M. Sanson
  • 47 T. Gouveia
  • 21 I. Jansson
  • 49 B. Nguene
  • 9 T. Moffi

Nantes

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Lopes (G)
  • 98 K. Amian (D)
  • 6 C. Awaziem (D)
  • 78 T. Tati (D)
  • 3 N. Cozza (D)
  • 80 J. Mwanga (M)
  • 90 Y. Benhattab (M)
  • 7 Hong Hyun-Seok (M)
  • 8 J. Lepenant (M)
  • 10 M. Abline (M)
  • 31 Mostafa Mohamed (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 P. Carlgren
  • 72 S. Doucoure
  • 24 B. Deuff
  • 5 Kwon Hyeok-Kyu
  • 17 D. Tabibou
  • 66 L. Leroux
  • 23 M. Lahdo
  • 36 A. Camara
  • 9 Y. El Arabi

Timeline

  1. Nice
    44' Nice Card · Yellow Card
    Abdulay Juma Bah

    Foul

  2. Nantes
    46' Nantes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Benhattab · On: A. Camara
  3. Nice
    56' Nice Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Boga · Assist: C. Vanhoutte
  4. Nice
    57' Nice Card · Yellow Card
    S. Diop

    Foul

  5. Nice
    62' Nice subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Diop · On: M. Sanson
  6. Nice
    62' Nice subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kevin Carlos Omoruyi · On: T. Moffi
  7. Nantes
    65' Nantes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Hong Hyun-Seok · On: L. Leroux
  8. Nice
    75' Nice subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Dante · On: T. Gouveia
  9. Nice
    75' Nice subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Boga · On: I. Jansson
  10. Nantes
    77' Nantes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Mwanga · On: M. Lahdo
  11. Nice
    81' Nice subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Hicham Boudaoui · On: T. Louchet
  12. Nantes
    86' Nantes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Cozza · On: D. Tabibou
  13. Nantes
    86' Nantes subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Mostafa Mohamed · On: Y. El Arabi

Match Stats

Stat Nice Nantes
Fouls 16 14
Pass Accuracy 86% 79%
Offsides 7 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 14
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 489 348
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 8 3
xG 1.75 0.75
Shots off Target 8 7
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 421 275
Shots Inside Box 13 7
Saves 3 7
Shots Outside Box 6 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The introduction of J. Boga by Nice in the first half proved crucial as he scored the only goal to break the deadlock and establish a 1–0 lead for Nice.
  • ▸ Nantes made multiple substitutions but failed to match Nice's offensive momentum, leading to their defeat.