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In a surprising result in French Ligue 1, Nantes defeated Nice 2-1 at the Allianz Riviera. The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored a Nice victory, with a 50.3% win probability, making Nantes' win an upset. Despite Nice dominating possession with 76.2% and unleashing 21 shots compared to Nantes' 8, they struggled to convert their chances. Douglas opened the scoring for Nantes in the 11th minute, followed by Matthis Abline in the 38th, while Ali Abdi scored for Nice in the 14th minute. Nantes' goalkeeper proved to be the difference, making 8 saves to deny Nice's comeback attempts.
This result highlights the unpredictable nature of football, as the team with less possession and fewer shots emerged victorious, capitalizing on their opportunities effectively. Analyzing the game, Nantes' efficient counter-attacking strategy and solid defensive performance were key to their success. Nice, despite their dominance in possession, lacked the cutting edge in the final third.
Looking at recent form, Nice has been inconsistent, with only two wins in their last five Ligue 1 matches, and they are having a difficult time scoring goals. Nantes, on the other hand, has two wins and three losses. The upcoming match for Nice against Strasbourg will be crucial for them to regain confidence, but Strasbourg is on a good run with four wins and one draw in their last five matches. For Nantes, the next game against Stade Rennais, who have been also inconsistent, will be a tough challenge on the road.
The previous head-to-head games show a mixed bag of results, with Nice having a slight edge. However, Nantes had won the most recent match between these teams. Given Nice's recent struggles at home, particularly in converting chances, and Nantes' ability to capitalize on counter-attacks, this victory, despite the odds, might not be entirely out of character if it happened again.

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