THEREFORE FOLLOW THE GAME
Nice (small roster) has had a tough autumn program due Europa League and a Wednesday match in the legs (lost 2-3 in Bordeaux in the League Cup).
As in the struggle missing creators Belhanda and the strong left-back Dalbert. Continuing out is a central defender Baysse (20/10) and offensive successor Eysseric.
Nice top scorer Balotelli played 90 minutes Wednesday and might be labeled came with cramp in the previous mid-week EL, sneezing, back after injury break).
Dijon have got points in 3 of the last 5 away games, including 1-1 against powerful Saint-Etienne and in the last away game 3-3 at Caen.
Here Dijon even 10 against 11 for 60 minutes. They are a team who fight bravely.
And that has a strong offensive, including left-wing ball lightning Sammaritano and attackers Tavares and Diony.
Dijon played not ligacup in midweek – therefore have fresh legs.
BEFORE YOU KEEP AN EYE ON
Nice leads the league and has delivered many fine efforts this fall. Gained promotion Club Dijon is No. 17, ie fourth last.
Dijon have problems with defensive – 13 goals against in the last six matches.
Nice is 7-0-2 at home and won the last 3-0 Toulouse (plus 2-1 of Krasnodar in EL). Dijon is 0-3-5 out.
Last weekend was Nice 2-2 at the champion team PSG, while Dijon lost 1-2 at home to Marseille.
Nice top scorer Balotelli made a comeback in previous midweek after injury break and scored on penalties on Wednesday. When in high spirits, he roars strong.
On Wednesday spared Nice goalkeeper Cardinale, right-back Pereira and midfield man Cyprien.
Nice manager Favre has done well – Nice is more than the individual players; is simply also a good team.
Dijon still the experienced midfield duracellkanin Balmont (page 1-1 in Saint-Étienne 16/10). New absences: Colleague Marié (*).
Prediction: | Nice to win |
Odds: | 1,55 |