Nice vs Basel Predictions

Tip Reasoning

• Nice have lost just one of their last twelve competitive home games
• Both teams have scored in five of Nice’s last seven games
• Both teams have scored in each of Basel’s last four games

Nice’s home form

Nice have been brilliant at home this season, having lost just one of their last twelve home games, with that loss coming against PSG, and averaging just 0.93 conceded per game at home in Ligue 1.

They face a visit from a Basel side who have had a disappointing domestic season, currently sixth in the league and losing in the Swiss Cup semi-final. The first leg between these two sides ended 2-2, but Nice’s home form should see them look to take control, as they did in the last round against Sheriff. Both teams have scored in five of Nice’s last seven games, and in each of Basel’s last four, and with the first leg tied at 2-2, a tip for Nice to win and both teams to score stands out from this one.

Hope for Basel in a miserable season

The Europa Conference League has been the beacon of hope and light in an otherwise dark season for FC Basel. They are on course to record their lowest league finish since the change of format to the Swiss Super League, although they are only three points away from their previous lowest position of third, with eight games still to play.

For Basel, a visit to Nice will look daunting given the hosts’ home form. Having conceded eight goals in their last four games – an average of two per game – the same could be set to happen here. A correct score prediction of 2-1 Nice looks good.