Elfsborg vs Nice: betting odds January 23, 2025

Matchday 7 of the 2024/25 Europa League group stage between Elfsborg (Sweden) and Nice (France) will take place on January 23 at the Boras Arena. Elfsborg vs. Nice: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Referee: Igor Pajač (Croatia)

Matches – 7 (International matches, 2024/25);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 30;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;

Red cards shown – 0;

Average fouls per match – 27;

Penalties – 14%.

Predicted lineups for Elfsborg vs. Nice

Elfsborg (4-4-2): Isak Pettersson – Niklas Hult, Terry Yegbe, Sebastian Holmén, Ibrahim Buhari – Ahmed Qasem, Timothy Nuur Ouma, Besfort Zeneli, Simon Hedlund – Arber Zeneli, Michael Baidoo.

Nice (4-3-1-2): Marcin Bulka – Yaël Ndzoumou, Pablo Rosario, Moïse Bombito, Tom Lech – Hicham Boudaoui, Issiaga Camara, Sofiane Diop – Badredine Bouanani – Evann Guessand, Youssoufa Moukoko.

Each team has listed the starting lineup from their previous match in this tournament.

Elfsborg

In the last round, Oscar Hiljemark's side defeated Qarabag (1-0). The club secured their second victory in the Europa League group stage, ending a three-match winless streak in this tournament (1 draw, 2 losses). The team is currently in 24th place in the standings with 7 points. Notably, a loss in the upcoming game could lead to Elfsborg's early exit from the Europa League.

• The club has not scored more than one goal in regular time in their last four home matches in this European competition.
• The team scored first in 5 of their last 7 home matches in the Europa League.
• No more than two goals have been scored in regular time in Elfsborg's last six home games in this tournament.

Nice

In the last round, Franck Haise's side lost to Union (1-2). This result extended the club's winless run to 10 matches in the Europa League (2 draws, 8 losses). Nice is in 35th place in the standings with only 2 points. The team retains minimal chances of advancing to the playoffs. To achieve this goal, the club needs to win the remaining two Europa League games and hope for slip-ups from their competitors.

• Nice conceded in the first half in 6 of their last 7 away matches in this tournament.
• Both teams scored in regular time in 5 of the team's last 6 Europa League matches.
• At least three goals were scored in 90 minutes in 4 of the club's last 5 games in this European competition.

Elfsborg vs. Nice: Match Prediction

Nice has struggled in away matches in the Europa League, losing in regular time in their last 9 away games in this tournament. During this period, the club not only failed to win but also faced scoring issues, failing to score more than one goal in 7 instances.

Elfsborg, on the other hand, has consistently delighted fans with successful results in home Europa League matches. The team won in regular time in 9 of their last 12 home games in this tournament. These successes are primarily due to the club's solid defensive play – Elfsborg did not concede in 5 of their last 7 home matches in this European competition.

I anticipate that the hosts will extend their unbeaten run in the Europa League in the upcoming match. My prediction: Elfsborg to win or draw