Ludogorets vs Nice: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

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, 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, 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.

Recent meetings between Ludogorets and Nice have favored Ludogorets, with Ludogorets claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

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. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

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. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Looking ahead, Ludogorets are expected to maintain their 4-3-3 structure, Nice are likely to mirror that shape. The battle is likely to be decided by pressing intensity and control of central zones.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Ludogorets's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Nice's games average 2.5 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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