Nice vs Benfica Prediction – 06.08.2025
We are heading to the Stade Allianz Riviera in France, where Nice will host Benfica in one of the best games from the Champions League’s third qualifying round. These two teams are both good enough to participate in the competition’s playoffs, but this tim,e just one of them will reach this phase of the tournament.
Nice vs Benfica Tips
- X2;
- Benfica Over 0.5 Goals;
- Over 2.5 Goals;
Nice Preview and News
This summer, Nice decided not to make any changes regarding their coaching staff. It means that Franck Haise will continue to act like the manager after a successful 2024/25 campaign – a season in which Les Aiglons managed to qualify for the Champions League qualifiers.
On the summer market, Nice made some interesting moves. The club paid 10 million euro to Rapid Wien for the Swedish winger Isak Jansson while they also signed Stade Reims’ goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf and Norrkoping’s centre-back Kojo Peprah Oppong.
In their last friendly match, before facing Benfica in the Champions League, Les Aiaglons faced the English side Sheffield United and enjoyed a 3-2 win. Now it’s about to be seen if Nice are ready for their first big challenge of the season
Benfica Preview and News
Portuguese giants Benfica will face Nice just a few days after winning their first trophy for the 2025/26 season, as Aguias won the Portuguese Super Cup after a 1-0 win against Sporting at the Estadio do Algarve. The Greek target man Vangelis Pavlidis became the hero as he scored the only goal in the match at the beginning of the second half.
On the transfer market Benfica sold their star left-back Alvaro Carreras to Real Madrid, but managed to reinforce their squad as well. The club signed the Colombian midfielder Richard Rios from Palmeiras, while they also brought in the striker Franjo Ivanovic and the fullbacks Amar Dedic and Samuel Dahl.
Vangelis Pavlidis remains the biggest threat in Benfica’s attack. The Greek striker finished the 2024/25 season with 30 goals in all competitions. Now he begins his second season at Benfica, and he’s becoming a key player in the squad.
The summer signing Franjo Ivanovic is another player to watch in Benfica’s ranks. Just 21 years of age, the Croatian is considered one of the best talents in his country.
Head-to-Head Matches
Nice and Benfica have played two matches against each other so far. The stats are clear – Benfica have won both games. Can Nice do something different now?
Nice vs Benfica Betting Preview
Benfica might be the favourites here, but no Ligue 1 team should ever be underestimated. Nice are traditionally one of the capable French clubs, plus they have the home ground advantage here. The Frenchmen will be okay even with a one-goal margin here, while Benfica will try to make the second leg in Lisbon even easier.