Nice

Nice

The Côte d'Azur side are navigating a mixed patch. A 4-1 demolition of Saint Etienne showed their attacking threat, but they followed that with a 2-1 loss at Auxerre and drew 1-1 with Lens. Now they face back-to-back meetings with Paris Saint Germain - first away, then at home - which will test their mettle against the division's heavyweights.

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Nice have won once in their last four outings. The Saint Etienne victory was comprehensive, four goals putting them in control, but consistency has been the problem. The Auxerre defeat exposed defensive frailties, and they could not break down Lens despite having chances. They remain a team capable of big performances - the Saint Etienne scoreline proved that - yet they lack the reliability needed to mount a serious title push. The PSG double-header arrives at a moment when they need to find their rhythm again. Juventus were in action against them at the 45-minute mark, suggesting another fixture is still unfolding in their calendar.