Nice take on the visitors AS Roma in the round 1 match of UEFA Europa League group stage. The match will be played on Wednesday, September 24th at Allianz Riviera (Nice).
Nice are not performing as well as last season. The Eagles currently have ambitious owners, but under these investors they have rarely produced truly great seasons, even if they occasionally reached European competition. Their real breakthrough came only under Franck Haise in 2024/2025. After a hard-fought campaign, they finished fourth with 60 points, edging out the more experienced Lille on head-to-head criteria. However, their long-awaited Champions League qualification ended quickly, as they were drawn against a very strong and motivated Benfica side — losing both legs 0-2. Switching back to domestic football, they have been inconsistent, alternating between wins and defeats. Brest also managed to expose their defensive weaknesses in a surprising result. Nice’s attack has not looked as sharp without a reliable striker, while their midfield has struggled to control matches the way it did last season.
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Roma, despite their status as a historic giant, have long struggled to qualify for the Champions League. Both the experienced Mourinho and club legend De Rossi disappointed in that regard. De Rossi was removed early last season amid internal conflict, but setbacks continued. Things only worsened under Jurić, while Ranieri came close to delivering top four — finishing 5th, just one point behind Juventus. As promised, Claudio retired again, and the club appointed Gian Piero Gasperini as his replacement. Gasperini is reshaping the team quickly, even discarding Dovbyk, who could not be moved on before the deadline. In August, Roma started well with two 1-0 wins over Bologna and Pisa, but after the break, they surprisingly lost to Torino. The derby with Lazio turned into a real test of their tactical progress. Roma’s new style under Gasperini emphasizes high pressing, but so far the finishing quality up front has been inconsistent. Defensively, however, they look more disciplined, with Mancini and Smalling forming a solid pairing.
The clubs have only met once before, in a 2022 friendly that fittingly ended 1-1. The visitors are more experienced and possess bigger stars. The recommended bet is on Roma with a “0” handicap.
Prediction for the match: AS Roma to win with 0.0 handicap.
