Round 28 - Ligue 1
RC Strasbourg VS OGC Nice
Stade de la Meinau
5 April, 2026
Overview:
Ligue 1 Matchday 28 fixture between RC Strasbourg (home) and OGC Nice (away). Strasbourg currently sits 7th in the table with 24 points from 17 games, while Nice occupies 18th place with 18 points from 17 games, making this a significant gap in competitive standing.
Recent H2H results: 1-1 draw (January 3, 2026)
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-1 in favor of RC Strasbourg.
Strasbourg expected to employ compact defensive shape utilizing home advantage while seeking to control possession tempo. Nice likely to attack with width and directness but faces risk of defensive exposure. Set-piece play becomes crucial given defensive frailties of both teams. Strasbourg's midfield dominance could prove decisive if Nice commits forward players.
Strasbourg's superior league position, home advantage, and defensive structure provide significant edge despite recent inconsistency. Nice's poor form and defensive record suggest vulnerability on the road. The January 1-1 draw provides evidence of competitive balance but subsequent league performance heavily favors Strasbourg. Home advantage typically worth 0.5-0.7 goals in Ligue 1 analysis.
Last Update: 18-02-2026
Stats:
| RC Strasbourg | OGC Nice |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.47 | 1.06 |
| Win Probability | |
| 0.62 | 0.16 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSG | 17 | 3 | 3 | 54 |
| 2 | RC Lens | 17 | 1 | 5 | 52 |
| 3 | Olympique Lyon | 14 | 3 | 6 | 45 |
| 4 | Marseille | 12 | 4 | 7 | 40 |
| 5 | Lille | 11 | 4 | 8 | 37 |
| 6 | Stade Rennais | 10 | 7 | 6 | 37 |
| 7 | Strasbourg | 10 | 4 | 9 | 34 |
| 8 | Monaco | 10 | 4 | 9 | 34 |
| 9 | Lorient | 8 | 8 | 7 | 32 |
| 10 | Toulouse | 8 | 7 | 8 | 31 |
| 11 | Brest | 8 | 6 | 9 | 30 |
| 12 | Angers SCO | 8 | 5 | 10 | 29 |
| 13 | Le Havre | 6 | 8 | 9 | 26 |
| 14 | Nice | 6 | 6 | 11 | 24 |
| 15 | Paris FC | 5 | 8 | 10 | 23 |
| 16 | Auxerre | 4 | 5 | 14 | 17 |
| 17 | Nantes | 4 | 5 | 14 | 17 |
| 18 | FC Metz | 3 | 4 | 16 | 13 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Greenwood | MAR | ENG | 23 | 14 | 5 |
| J. Panichelli | RC | ARG | 23 | 13 | 1 |
| E. Lepaul | REN | FRA | 23 | 12 | 3 |
| W. Saïd | RCL | FRA | 22 | 10 | 2 |
