OGC Nice faces off against Stade de Reims in a Ligue 1 match on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Allianz Riviera. The 8:45 p.m. kickoff marks a key fixture for both clubs as the season enters its final stages.
OGC Nice enters the contest seeking points to bolster its hopes for qualification to the Ligue des champions. The team recently secured a road win against Paris Saint-Germain, demonstrating its capability against top opposition.
Stade de Reims travels for the match aiming to secure points in the race for maintenance in the top flight. The club drew its last outing against Montpellier but remains in a favorable position relative to the relegation zone with three fixtures remaining.
For Stade de Reims, the match sees Martial Tia make his first start in Ligue 1. The 18-year-old previously appeared three times this season as a substitute. The team lineup is impacted by players missing, including Junya Ito and Teddy Teuma. Players missing for Reims prompted changes from recent matches.
OGC Nice is expected to field a lineup similar to the one that achieved the recent win against PSG. This continuity reflects the coach's confidence in the squad's recent performance.
The match coincides with the 80th anniversary of the Nice-Matin newspaper. A special broadcast ahead of the match of the "Gym Tonic" program took place at the stadium featuring club and newspaper officials.
A prediction for the outcome suggests OGC Nice may win the contest and keep a clean sheet. One pundit forecasts a 1-0, 2-0, or 3-0 scoreline in favor of the home side.
