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OGC Nice visit the Armand Cesari Stadium on Saturday to face off with fifth-tier Corte in the round of 64 of the French Cup. It's been a tough last few weeks for the Eaglets, who've won just once from their most recent five games in all competitions.
That was a slender 2-1 win over Le Havre in Ligue 1 at the start of the month.
Indeed, the side have won just six times in the top flight so far this season from 15 games but sit in sixth position in the league table with 24 points in the bag. Since that result, they have been defeated 2-1 by Union Saint-Gilloise in the Europa League, before getting pegged back to a 2-2 draw with Montpellier in Ligue 1.
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Franck Haise's side come into the fixture on the back of a rough patch of form, but will still be confident of taking on a side that's languishing four tiers below them in the French football hierarchy.
Corte have undergone a treacherous journey in the cup to get here. They saw off league rivals Linas-Montlhery on penalties following a 1-1 draw, before picking up a 2-0 win over Diables Noirs. The upcoming clash, however, will be their toughest outing of the competition yet and they will rely on their home support to pull off a shocker.
Corte vs Nice Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the first official clash between the sides in history.
- Corte are playing in the fifth round of the French Cup for the first time.
- Corte have gone out in the fifth round of the French Cup only twice in the last six years.
- The Eaglets have won just once from their last five games in all competitions. They've also failed to keep a clean sheet in their last eight matches.
Corte vs Nice Prediction
The Eaglets come into this fixture as the overwhelming favorites despite their stuttering form of late. Given the experience and quality in their ranks, Nice should be able to see off the minnows by a handsome margin.
Prediction: Corte 0-3 Nice
Corte vs Nice Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Nice to win
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No
