Nice vs Freiburg: Europa League Matchday 4 Preview and Prediction
On November 6, 2025, French side Nice will host Freiburg in the fourth round of the UEFA Europa League group stage. The visitors are determined to take maximum points, while the hosts will aim to end their winless streak in European competition.
Team Form and Season Overview
Nice
Last season, Nice secured a respectable fourth place in Ligue 1 amid strong competition. However, this season has been more inconsistent, with the club winning fewer than half of its matches, leaving them in mid-table. In European competitions, Franck Haise’s team struggled in the Champions League, losing twice 0-2 to Benfica. Their Europa League campaign has also been disappointing, with 1-2 defeats against Roma, Fenerbahce, and Celta Vigo.
Freiburg
The German side finished fifth in the Bundesliga last season after a strong start. Under coach Schuster, results have been modest this season, with few wins. Internationally, Freiburg has performed well, defeating Basel and Utrecht at home and drawing away in Bologna. The team looks confident and seeks to build on its strong continental form.
Key Statistics and Trends
Nice
Lost all five European matches so far
Average goals scored: 1.56 per match
Average goals conceded: 1.67 per match
Freiburg
Won 2 out of 3 recent league matches
Average goals scored: 1.38 per match
Average goals conceded: 1.63 per match
Probable Starting Lineups
Nice (4-3-3): Diouf – Bar, Ba, Oppong – Abdi, Abdul-Samed, Loushe, Mendy – Sanson, Omoruyi, Cho
Freiburg (4-2-3-1): Atubolu – Günter, Lienhart, Ginter, Treu – Manzambi, M. Eggestein – Grifo, Suzuki, Beste – Adamu
Previous Encounters
Despite being neighboring countries’ clubs, Nice and Freiburg have never faced each other, even in friendlies, making this a fresh European clash.
Match Prediction
Freiburg has been stronger both domestically and in Europe this season. Nice may offer some resistance at home, but the German visitors are likely to at least avoid defeat. Expect a competitive match with goals on both sides.
Predicted Score: Nice 1 – 2 Freiburg
Betting Suggestion: Freiburg not to lose (odds ~1.60)
