Elfsborg vs Nice prediction and betting tips on January 23, 2025

Game Prediction

On January 23, 2025, Elfsborg will face Nice in the 7th round of the Europa League main stage. A victory for the Swedes would guarantee their spot in the playoffs, while the visitors are left with only theoretical chances to stay in the tournament.
Our Prediction for Elfsborg vs Nice
The "Elegant" team secured second place in the 2023 Allsvenskan. Meanwhile, the "Eaglets" were contenders for a Champions League spot for much of the season but finished fifth in Ligue 1, a significant improvement nonetheless.
During the summer, Franck Haise replaced Farioli at the helm on the Côte d'Azur. Haise, who transformed Lens from a Ligue 2 side into the country’s runner-up, has struggled in the Europa League with his new team. Nice began with a draw against Real Sociedad and later managed only a 2-2 result against Twente, losing to Lazio, Ferencváros, Twente, and Royale Union.
Elfsborg started their campaign in the summer qualifiers, defeating Pafos, Sheriff, Rijeka, and Molde. In the main stage, they claimed home wins against Roma and Qarabag and a draw with Braga but lost all their away matches to AZ Alkmaar, Galatasaray, and Athletic Bilbao.
In Allsvenskan, the season concluded in November, with Jimmy Högberg’s team finishing seventh with 45 points. Meanwhile, Nice is locked in a fierce battle for third or fourth place in Ligue 1 amidst strong competition.
Key Statistics and Trends for Elfsborg vs Nice
- Including qualifiers, Elfsborg has won five of their seven home matches, securing seven of nine possible points in the main stage.
- The Swedes have lost three consecutive away games.
- Nice has suffered four defeats in their last five matches.
- The French side has conceded in every game, only failing to score once.
Possible Starting Lineups
Elfsborg (predicted lineup): Pettersson – Henriksson, Holmén, Boukari – Hult, Baldursson, Zeneli, Hedlund – Kasem, Baidoo, Zeneli
Nice (predicted lineup): Bulka – Bard, Dante, Ndahimye, Clauss – Ndombélé, Boudaoui, Diop, Bouanani, Guessand – Laborde
Head-to-Head: Elfsborg vs Nice
This will be the first-ever meeting between these clubs.
Free Prediction for Elfsborg vs Nice
While the French side is considered favorites, they seem to be prioritizing other competitions over this tournament. On their northern home turf in Borås, Elfsborg is unlikely to lose to their Mediterranean visitors (odds: 1.64).
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