Nice and Strasbourg announce probable line-ups for Ligue 1 meeting

OGC Nice host RC Strasbourg at the Allianz Riviera in the sixth round of Ligue 1, with both sides looking for greater consistency and valuable points before a demanding run of fixtures.

The early-season meeting brings together two teams yet to establish a reliable rhythm. With the campaign entering its sixth matchday, both will be aiming to strengthen their position by taking advantage of the opportunity at home and away respectively.

Nice

Nice remain without several players following the international break. Antoine Mendy is continuing his recovery from his latest injury, while Laurent Abergel is also unavailable for the match.

There were no further injury concerns reported among the players who returned from international duty, leaving the club with the following expected starting XI:

Probable Nice XI

Goalkeeper: Yehvann Diouf

Defenders: Mohamed Abdelmonem, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Alidu Seidu

Midfielders: Jonathan Clauss, Xavier Mandza, Axel Witsel, Niels Nkounkou

Forwards: Gauthier Hein, Elye Wahi, Mohamed Amoura

Nice will therefore have to manage the absences of Mendy and Abergel as they prepare to face Strasbourg at the Allianz Riviera. The remainder of the squad was not affected by any new problems during the international break.

Strasbourg

Strasbourg also travel with two confirmed absentees. Forward Joaquin Panichelli remains sidelined by injury, while young player Karim Coulibaly is likewise unavailable and will miss the trip to the Cote d’Azur.

No additional setbacks were recorded by the Alsace club during the international pause. Their expected line-up is:

Probable Strasbourg XI

Goalkeeper: Filip Jorgensen

Defenders: Genesis Antwi, Ismael Doukoure, Jeyland Mitchell, Oso

Midfielders: Diogo Sousa, Pape Demba Diop, Giovanni Reyna

Forwards: Gessime Yassine, Jacobo Ortega, Sebastian Nanasi

The Ligue 1 fixture will take place shortly, with Nice looking to use home advantage and Strasbourg seeking a positive result on their visit to the Allianz Riviera.

The published pre-match prices are 2.20 for a Nice victory, 3.40 for a draw and 2.85 for a Strasbourg win.