Nice v Bordeaux Betting Tips [8 November 2019]

Only two points separate the 13th-placed Nice and sixth-placed Bordeaux ahead of their Ligue 1 encounter in the 13th round. Nice have 16 points with five wins, one draw and six losses, while Bordeaux have five wins, three draws and four losses for 18 points.

Nice defeated Reims 2-0 in their last round that has stopped their winless streak. Before that victory, the hosts have lost four of five Ligue 1 matches. While their season has been inconsistent, Nice have enjoyed playing in front of their home fans. Ten of their 16 season points have come at home, while Nice have won three of their six Ligue 1 home fixtures. The hosts have already conceded 18 goals, which is the joint-third most by any side in the division. Half of those have come at home and Nice were able to manage just one clean sheet in six Ligue 1 fixtures here.

Bordeaux are also coming off a win, but have not won two games in a row this Ligue 1 season. They start this game just two points off the second-placed Angers. Crucially, Bordeaux have been impressive on their travels winning three of their six Ligue 1 trips. They have been able to score in five of those six trips, wile managing at least two goals in three. Indeed, Bordeaux remain the second-best travelling side in the league – based on points. Even their score tally of ten away goals in Ligue 1 is the joint-best. However, Bordeaux will be wary of their mediocre recent record against Nice. They visitors have lost their last four road trips to Nice in all competitions.

Nice have been used to seeing goals at both ends in their Ligue 1 encounters this season. Nine of their 12 fixtures have seen both teams score goals. Bordeaux have been impressive in their travels this season, although their record against Nice at this venue has been poor. Considering that, we are backing the teams to produce goals at both ends.