Pierre Seija’s team is having a very weak season and currently occupies a place in the lower half of the Ligue 1 table. However, in the recent matches of the championship, the team’s results have noticeably improved. In the previous round, “Les Canuts” won 2-1 away against Montpellier, although they conceded first in the middle of the first half. This victory was the second in a row in Ligue 1 and the third in the last five championship matches. The nine points earned allowed them to pull away from the relegation zone by three points. Additionally, the “Olympians” advanced in the cup by beating Lille. It’s worth noting that Lyon unusually struggles at home, gathering only 12 points in 11 matches.
Nice, on the other hand, has been in a long-standing battle against PSG, but it seems they have lost the fight for the championship. Several unsuccessful matches, including one last weekend against Monaco, where Francesco Farioli’s team lost 2-3 at home, contributed to this. Points were also dropped in the clash with Brest (0-0), and in mid-January, Nice lost to Rennes (0-2). Currently, the “Gymnasts” still hold the second position, but they are now trailing PSG by 11 points, with Monaco just one point ahead. Recently, Nice has struggled in away games, failing to win in the last five matches in Ligue 1 on the road.
