PSG v Nice – Spotlight on the Aiglons: on the rise again | OneFootball

This Saturday, November 1st, Paris Saint-Germain will face Nice at the Parc des Princes (kick-off at 5 PM, broadcast on beIN SPORTS) during the 11th day of Ligue 1 2025-2026. And as before every match, here is the presentation of the Parisians' opponent.

The Situation of Nice –

Nice has a generally ambitious project but struggles to really find the right path to settle in the top spots of the championship. During the summer of 2024, Franck Haise arrived after successful years at Lens, replacing Francesco Farioli, who left for Ajax Amsterdam.

The former Lens coach has implemented a more offensive philosophy after last season's very defensive Nice. There have been some great successes, but also frustrating failures and ultimately great inconsistency. In the end, he achieved a commendable 4th place in Ligue 1.

Unfortunately, the playoff against Benfica to enter the Champions League was lost, and Nice is playing in the Europa League, where they are facing significant difficulties. At least, they managed to bounce back in Ligue 1 and climbed to 8th place after a good series of results (2 draws and 3 wins) despite a poor start to the championship. However, not all certainties are there yet in their play.

The Summer Transfer Window 2025 –

Source: Transfermarkt.

Departures:

Arrivals:

Main Statistics –

This season, Nice is among the 8th best attacks in Ligue 1 with 16 goals scored (the first, OM, has 24, and the last, Auxerre, has 7), and is among the 9th defenses with 16 goals conceded (PSG has the best defense with 9 goals conceded, the last, Metz, has 26).

The top scorer for Nice is Sofiane Diop (25-year-old winger), with 6 goals, he is 3rd in the championship (the first in Ligue 1 is Joaquin Panichelli with 9 goals). Jonathan Clauss (33-year-old right-back) is the top assist provider for the Nice club with 2 assists and is 21st in Ligue 1 (Adrien Thomasson is first with 5 assists).

The Last 5 Matches of Nice –

Only Nice's possession is indicated, and Nice's shots are listed first (when data is available).

10/05/2025 (Ligue 1) – Monaco/Nice (down to 10 men in the 34th minute, 0-1): 2-2. In 3-4-1-2. 34% possession. 9 shots with 3 on target against 21 shots (9 on target).

10/18/2025 (Ligue 1) – Nice/Lyon: 3-2. In 3-4-3. 31% possession. 5 shots with 4 on target against 24 shots (7 on target).

10/23/2025 (Europa League) – Celta Vigo/Nice (down to 10 men in the 38th minute, 1-1): 2-1. In 3-4-3. 42% possession. 5 shots with 3 on target against 20 shots (6 on target).

10/26/2025 (Ligue 1) – Rennes/Nice: 1-2. In 3-4-3. 46% possession. 8 shots with 3 on target against 18 shots (8 on target).

10/29/2025 (Ligue 1) – Nice/Lille: 2-0. In 3-4-1-2. 35% possession. 10 shots with 6 on target against 19 shots (4 on target).

The Nice Squad:

Absent – Adbelmonem, Bombito, Cho, Clauss, Dante, Moffi, Ndayishimiye (injuries).

The Probable Team in 3-5-2

Diop – Carlos

Abdi – Sanson – Louchet – Boudaoui – Gouveia

Bard – Bah – Oppong

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The Playing Style of Nice.

Franck Haise had offensive habits at Lens and hasn't changed at Nice, although he needs to adapt a bit to the squad. We see a three-man defense and the desire to play high, with intensity. This includes sequences of passes and the desire to find depth, without hesitating to move quickly forward if possible.

It's up to the Parisians to be very attentive and in shape to avoid being surprised. At least, they could rely on defensive weaknesses that are sometimes very concerning.

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