LUDOGORETS VS NICE - EUROPE: EUROPA LEAGUE, LEAGUE STAGE MATCH PREVIEW
EUROPE: EUROPA LEAGUE, LEAGUE STAGE MATCH DETAILS: LUDOGORETS VS NICE
As Ludogorets prepare to host Nice on January 29, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00 under referee Berka, this EUROPE: Europa League, League Stage fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
LUDOGORETS PREVIEW IN EUROPE: EUROPA LEAGUE, LEAGUE STAGE
Ludogorets, currently 22nd in the standings with 10 points from 8 games, trail the leaders by 11 points. They've earned 7 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.
NICE PREVIEW IN EUROPE: EUROPA LEAGUE, LEAGUE STAGE
Nice, sitting 33rd with 3 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 4 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR LUDOGORETS VS NICE
Recent meetings between Ludogorets and Nice have favored Ludogorets, with Ludogorets claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0).
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Nice, Ludogorets recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Their starting XI featured Bonmann, Nedyalkov, Almeida, Verdon, Son, Stanic, Duarte, Naressi, Vidal, Bile, Marcus. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Nice's last outing came against Ludogorets, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-3-3 system.
Their starting XI featured Diouf, Mantsounga, Bah, Mendy, Louchet, Pereira, Ndombele, Coulibaly, Jansson, Carlos, Gouveia. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Looking ahead, Ludogorets are expected to maintain their 4-3-3 structure, Nice are likely to mirror that shape. Both sides are expected to adopt similar structural approaches, placing emphasis on midfield balance and wide progression.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR LUDOGORETS VS NICE
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Ludogorets's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Nice's games average 3.1 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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