Porto vs Nice Prediction 28 November 2025

🔊 Can the Portuguese giants live up to their favorites tag? The Europa League is back this week with another round of matches. Let's take a closer look at the clash between Porto and French side Nice. The bookmakers have made a clear choice, but our task is to find a smart bet. Below, we present a prediction for this encounter. Let's dive into it.

Head-to-Head

📊 We are set for the first head-to-head clash between these opponents.

Porto Team Overview

🔵 There is a minor issue, though it's not critical: Portugal isn't playing a league round immediately after international duty, instead focusing on the cup. Porto had no trouble last week, cruising past Sintrense with a 3-0 victory. The top players put in a half-hearted effort and faced little resistance. For instance, Samu left the field at halftime. This lack of competitive edge might impact their upcoming match.

⚪️ Porto have dropped significant points in the Europa League over the last two rounds. To recap, they suffered an unexpectedly easy defeat to Nottingham Forest (0-2), followed by a draw with local side Utrecht (1-1). The Portuguese side had to come from behind and failed to capitalize on a numerical advantage for more than 25 minutes at the end. In the league, they face challenges too, but manage to secure victories. Before the international break, they narrowly defeated Famalicão (1-0). Porto remain effective, yet signs of a slight crisis are evident.

Nice Team Overview

⚫️ Currently, the team sits in just 9th place in the French championship, having conceded 23 goals over 13 matches. Their defensive record is dreadful, which explains the lack of stability. Nice are on a four-match losing streak, with their most recent defeat coming against Marseille (1-5). It's important to consider the mindset with which the French side will arrive in Portugal. Despite regularly finding the back of the net, they end up with nothing to show for it.

🔴 In the Europa League, the club's situation is even worse than in the domestic league. They have lost all four of their matches. Nice are second to last in a very long table. Once again, they have conceded more than two goals on average per game. The problem is massive. They failed to earn points even against Freiburg in their last European fixture (1-3), despite not falling short in creating chances but made several unnecessary mistakes on their own half. What the team can do to surprise Porto remains a big question.

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Porto

⚠️ Porto unleashed 27 shots against Sintrense in the cup match, with 11 on target. They also won 19 corners. The team excelled in creating chances but struggled with finishing. It's a point of reflection for their mindset. Their position in the Europa League doesn't allow for frequent slip-ups.

❌ Two key defenders, Nehuén Pérez and Jan Bednarek, are sidelined with injuries. These are manageable losses, so fans shouldn't be too concerned.

Nice

⚽️ Sofiane Diop has been the spearhead of the club's attack this season, having netted 6 goals in domestic competitions. However, there's a concern: his participation in the upcoming match is uncertain. This potential absence could make Porto's defensive tasks easier.

❌ In addition to Diop, midfielder Hicham Boudaoui is also sidelined with an injury. His contributions on the field are significant.

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

Matej Jug is appointed as the main referee for this match. The Slovenian isn't shy about awarding penalties, doing so in 20 percent of matches, and he averages 4.1 yellow cards per game. Recent stats on yellow cards against strong opponents show Porto with 3.3 and Nice with 2.3. In a high-paced match, the decision seems clear: over 4.5 yellow cards.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Nice are a lively team that allows their opponents to play. We've already highlighted the French side's defensive issues, so it's safe to say Porto will find the back of the net. However, let's not discount Nice, as they've scored in 7 of their last 8 away games. Betting on both teams to score (yes) seems like a solid choice.

🚩 Corner Prediction

We anticipate an end-to-end game. Nice's coaching staff must understand the necessity of taking risks. The team is capable in attack but struggles defensively. The French side should create some pressure on their more prestigious opponent. We suggest betting on Nice's individual total corners over 2.5. This scenario has occurred in 9 of their last 10 away matches.

Porto haven't been playing to their full potential recently, making a bet on the winner a risky choice. However, their recent cup match provided a good attacking workout, which is crucial. In the Europa League, points are essential, so we can expect plenty of goals from the team. Nice, on the other hand, consistently concede but almost always find their chances to score, regardless of the opponent's status. We suggest betting on over 2.5 goals. This option seems optimal. As for the final score, it could be a 2-1 victory for Porto.