FC Porto vs Nice Prediction & Betting Tips

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FC Porto return home looking to re establish control in this Europa League group after two away matches that produced a draw and a defeat. Nice arrive on a difficult run, carrying several narrow losses and struggling to keep matches tight for long spells. The contrast in momentum shapes a meeting where Porto’s home stability and Nice’s open games create a clear tactical theme.

FC Porto Seeking Authority at Home

Porto’s recent sequence shows a side that can manage European contests with patience. Their 2-1 win against Red Star Belgrade at home highlighted their ability to absorb pressure and respond with sharp moments in the final third. The 1-0 victory at Salzburg underlined discipline and structure.

Their two away results were less convincing. They lost 2-0 at Nottingham Forest and drew 1-1 at Utrecht. Even so, the overall picture shows a balanced team that becomes more assertive at home, with a higher level of control in midfield and more consistent chance creation.

Nice Struggling to Halt the Slide

Nice arrive with four straight defeats that point to defensive issues and difficulty managing tempo. Their 3-1 loss at home to Freiburg added to earlier setbacks. They lost 2-1 at Celta Vigo and 2-1 at Fenerbahce, followed by a 2-1 home defeat to Roma.

Across these matches they have managed to score regularly but have conceded too many goals at key moments. Their away record in this group, in particular, shows a tendency to be opened up by direct attacks and transitions. This becomes a critical concern against a Porto side that has been efficient at home.

FC Porto vs Nice Prediction

The main tip comes from FC Porto to win and both teams to score at 3.40 odds. Porto’s home win against Red Star Belgrade by 2-1 fits the pattern of a match where they carry the initiative yet still allow chances.

Nice have scored in every match in this group despite their poor results, so their attacking threat should not be dismissed. The combination of Porto’s control at home and Nice’s habit of finding a goal makes this selection a natural starting point.

Another tip comes from the correct score suggestion of FC Porto 2-1 at 8.50 odds. Porto’s recent home match in Europe ended with that exact score. Nice have lost three of their last four matches by a one goal margin, including a 2-1 defeat against Fenerbahce. This points toward a contest in which Porto gradually take command but Nice do enough in the final third to keep the match competitive.

Peter Green- November 25, 2025

FC Porto vs Nice Betting Tips

FC Porto to win & Both teams to score

OK

3.40 Odds

Correct score: FC Porto 2-1

OK

8.50 Odds