Nice vs Braga prediction, H2H and probable lineups — 11 December 2025
In the sixth round of the UEFA Europa League main stage, Nice will face Braga. The clash will take place in France on Thursday, December 11, with kickoff scheduled for 18:45 Central European Time. I’m backing a bet on goals in this encounter.
Match preview
Nice are enduring a tough spell this season. The team has been on a losing streak, suffering defeat after defeat and showing worrying form, underlining a defensive crisis and issues with consistency.
The situation was made worse by a scandal involving fans who stormed the training base and assaulted several players and club staff. As a result, Terem Moffi and Jeremie Boga have refused to play, though they have the club’s full support.
In Ligue 1, Nice have slumped to 12th place and haven’t tasted victory in a month and a half. Their plight worsens with each round, and no way out of the crisis is in sight. At this rate, a relegation battle is looming, so radical changes are expected from Nice.
There’s nothing to boast about in the Europa League either. All five previous matches have ended in defeat, leaving the team rock bottom of the group and virtually out of contention for the playoffs.
Braga, meanwhile, have shown much more stability in the Europa League. The team boasts a positive goal difference, a testament to their balanced play in attack and defense.
This allows the Portuguese side to stay in the top eight and keep their sights set on a direct spot in the last 16. After five rounds, Braga have collected 10 points and currently sit seventh in the group.
In the Portuguese Primeira Liga, Braga are also consistent: while not always dazzling, they remain competitive against both upper- and mid-table sides. Outplaying the big guns is tough, but a fourth-place finish is within their grasp.
Mentality-wise, Braga are motivated and ready to give their all in the Europa League, making them genuine contenders for a top-eight finish. The Portuguese will try to capitalize on Nice’s slump and secure a positive result, though they have yet to face opponents from Europe’s top five leagues this season.
Match facts
- Nice have lost seven matches in a row.
- Braga are unbeaten in their last five games.
- The Portuguese side have won their last two away fixtures.
- Nice average 0.7 goals per home game, while Braga score an average of 1.5 goals away.
Probable lineups
- Nice: Diouf, Bart, Dante, Mendy, Clauss, Abdi, Vanhout, Loshe, Sanson, Cho, Moffi, Diop.
- Braga: Hornicek, Niakate, Arrey-Mbi, Lagerbielke, Gomes, Martinez, Gorby, Moutinho, Horta, Grillitsch, Navarro.
H2H
The teams have never met in official matches.
Prediction
The French club are in a difficult situation, which is why bookmakers are giving a slight edge to the visitors. In terms of squad quality, Nice are by no means inferior and are bound to break their losing streak sooner or later. My tip for this match is both teams to score.
