The 2025-26 UEFA Europa League continues on Thursday, November 6, 2025, as Nice vs Freiburg in Group Stage Matchday 4 at the Allianz Riviera in France.
Nice and Freiburg approach the game with contrasting objectives. Nice are seeking their first victory in the group, while Freiburg aim to maintain their top position and edge closer to knockout qualification.
Nice have shown flashes of quality but haven’t turned good performances into results. All three of their Europa League defeats have been by a single goal. Coach Franck Haise knows his team needs to be more clinical and stronger defensively to stay alive in the group.
Freiburg, led by Julian Schuster, have been one of the most consistent sides in Europe this season. They are unbeaten in 11 of their last 12 games and have proven very tough to break down.
The German club is brimming with confidence and aims to maintain their impressive form in France.
Nice vs Freiburg Match Information, Prediction, H2H & Where to Watch
- Competition: UEFA Europa League Group Stage – Matchday 4
- Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
- Kick-off: 21:00 CET / 8:00 PM UK / 3:00 PM ET
- Venue: Allianz Riviera, Nice, France
- Referee: TBA
- Nice form all competitions: D W L W W L
- Freiburg form all competitions: D D W L W D
OGC Nice host SC Freiburg at the Allianz Riviera on November 6, 2025, in a crucial UEFA Europa League group stage clash.
Nice is still searching for a first group win this campaign, having suffered narrow losses in all three of their matches (2-1 margins each time).
Freiburg, by contrast, is unbeaten in the group and sits in a strong position to push for early knockout qualification. With the hosts desperate to revive their European challenge and the visitors aiming to continue their excellent away form, this promises to be a fiercely competitive encounter.
Team News
Nice has struggled to convert promising attacking play into points, losing every Europa League game by a single goal so far.
Franck Haise’s side has been tough but unlucky in Europe, but domestic home form remains solid with two successive wins at the Allianz Riviera.
Freiburg, managed by Julian Schuster, has won two and drawn one of its three group games. The Germans are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 competitive fixtures overall, and they’ve proven difficult to break down, conceding only once in their last two games.
Nice vs Freiburg H2H Record
This will be the first-ever meeting between Nice and Freiburg in a European competition.
Freiburg have never lost an away game in France in Europe, while Nice have not beaten a German club in European competition since 1973.
| Matches Played | Nice Wins | Freiburg Wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 5 Matches Form:
| Nice | Freiburg |
|---|---|
| L – Celta Vigo 2-1 Nice (UEL) | D – Union Berlin 0-0 Freiburg (Bundesliga) |
| L – Nice 1-2 Porto (UEL) | W – Freiburg 2-0 Augsburg (Bundesliga) |
| L – Olympiacos 2-1 Nice (UEL) | W – Freiburg 3-1 TSC Backa Topola (UEL) |
| W – Nice 2-0 Rennes (Ligue 1) | W – Freiburg 1-0 Bochum (Bundesliga) |
| W – Nice 3-1 Lorient (Ligue 1) | D – Stuttgart 1-1 Freiburg (Bundesliga) |
Nice Team News:
Coach Franck Haise will miss key defenders Dante and Mohamed Abdelmonem. Striker Terem Moffi is also a doubt. Creative midfielder Sofiane Diop (6 goals, 1 assist) will lead the attack, supported by Jérémie Boga and Hicham Boudaoui. Young keeper Yehvann Diouf is expected to start again.
Freiburg Team News:
Freiburg are expected to rely on young goalkeeper Noah Atubolu, though his fitness is under review. Christian Günter and Matthias Ginter form the core of the defence, with Max Eggestein anchoring the midfield and Vincenzo Grifo supplying creativity and set-pieces.
The forward line appears unsettled, with Lucas Höler, Ritsu Doan, and others competing for starting roles.
Current Possible Starting Lineups – Nice vs Freiburg
Nice Starting XI (4-2-3-1):
- Diouf; Oppong, Bah, Bard; Mendy, Louchet, Samed, Abdi; Gouveia, Carlos, Boga
Freiburg Starting XI (4-2-3-1):
- Atubolu; Treu, Ginter, Lienhart, Gunter; Eggestein; Beste, Hofler, Suzuki, Grifo; Adamu
Key Players
OGC Nice
- Sofiane Diop: Nice’s main attacking threat, creative in tight spaces and capable of scoring from distance.
- Jérémie Boga: Brings pace and dribbling from the wings; can create chances and stretch defenses.
Freiburg
- Vincenzo Grifo: The team’s most creative player and set-piece specialist.
- Christian Günter: Team captain and leader at left-back, vital for defensive stability and crossing.
Match Prediction of Nice vs Freiburg
Nice will try to use their home advantage and attacking power to earn their first group win. However, Freiburg’s solid defense and balanced play make them difficult opponents. Both sides have the ability to score, but a draw seems most likely given current form.
- Predicted Score: Nice 1–1 Freiburg
Where to Watch OGC Nice vs Freiburg
You can watch the OGC Nice vs SC Freiburg match (UEFA Europa League – Matchday 4) in the U.S. and other regions:
- U.S.: Paramount+ (streaming)
- Canada: DAZN
- Global: Find local broadcasters via UEFA.com match page
- Europe (Excl. France & Germany): DAZN, UEFA.tv
- France: Canal+, RMC Sport
- Germany: RTL, DAZN
- UK: TNT Sports / Discovery+
- USA: Paramount+, TUDN
- Canada: DAZN
- India: Sony LIV, JioTV
- Streaming (Worldwide): UEFA.tv (free highlights and radio)