PREVIEW | Nice vs Go Ahead Eagles - team news, lineups, predictions

[(OGC Nice) Neutral]:
1. The two sides have never faced each other before, and this match will be their first encounter in history.

[(OGC Nice) Weakness]:
1. OGC Nice's centre-back Antoine Mendy is suspended due to accumulated three yellow cards during the league phase, while defender Dante and top scorer Diop are absent due to injuries.
2. OGC Nice signed striker Elye Wahi on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt in the winter transfer window. The new signing has integrated quickly, scoring 2 goals in his 3 appearances to date, establishing himself as the team's most reliable scoring threat. However, he is ineligible to represent OGC Nice in the Europa League league phase.
3. OGC Nice suffered a 1-5 defeat away to Toulouse FC in their last league match. They have failed to win in their last three official matches in a row, suffering a dip in recent form.
4. OGC Nice's performance in this Europa League has been poor. After six matches in the league phase so far, they have suffered defeats in all of them and have not gained a single point, ranking at the bottom of the table and having been eliminated in advance.
5. OGC Nice's offense is somewhat weak. The team have scored only five goals in their last five official matches, averaging just one goal per game.
6. OGC Nice's defense is full of holes. The team have conceded 10 goals in the last 5 official matches, averaging 2 goals conceded per game.
7. OGC Nice have struggled at home. The team have achieved a record of 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in their last 10 official home games. Among them, they lost 3 home games in the Europa League to SC Braga, SC Freiburg and AS Roma respectively.

[(Go Ahead Eagles) Strength]:
1. Go Ahead Eagles forward Milan Smit has maintained his excellent recent form. He found the net in the last league match, marking his second consecutive official game with a goal. In the Europa League, he has also impressed, currently leading the team's scoring charts with 3 goals to his name.
2. Go Ahead Eagles' attacking power is very reliable. The team have scored a total of 8 goals in the last 5 official matches, and have managed to score in every game during this period.

[(Go Ahead Eagles) Weakness]:
1. In their last league game, Go Ahead Eagles secured a 2-2 away against AFC Ajax. They have failed to win in regular time in 11 consecutive games across all competitions, and their winning efficiency is clearly insufficient.
2. Go Ahead Eagles' performance in the Europa League is far from satisfactory. After six matches in the league phase, they have a record of two wins and four losses, ranking 28th in the table, leaving their qualification prospects highly uncertain. Furthermore, they are currently on a three-match losing streak in the competition.
3. The defense of Go Ahead Eagles needs improvement. The team have conceded 8 goals in their last 5 official matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game.
4. Go Ahead Eagles have shown no competitiveness away from home. So far this season, they have only drawn three and lost six of their nine away official games, failing to secure a single win.

[Tips]:
OGC Nice's performance in the Europa League has been extremely poor. They have suffered defeats in all six matches so far, and their recent form has also been far from ideal. The team have struggled both offensively and defensively, and their home strength is extremely limited.

On the other hand, Go Ahead Eagles have failed to win any of their last 11 consecutive matches and currently on a three-match losing streak in the Europa League. The team face significant defensive issues and struggle on away field. However, their recent attacking performances have been more promising, showing they possess a credible goal-scoring threat.

Both teams are currently in poor form, and OGC Nice have already been eliminated from the knockout stage, so their desire to win is not particularly strong.

To sum up, Go Ahead Eagles are expected to keep unbeaten away from home.

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