OGC Nice vs Braga Prediction 11.12.2025 | UEFA Europa League

It seems OGC Nice have yet to learn their European lesson from last season, when they finished a dismal 35th out of 36 teams in the League Phase. Their current Europa League campaign is proving even more catastrophic, with the club virtually eliminated before the final trio of fixtures.

The Cote d’Azur outfit currently finds itself anchored at the very bottom of the table, having failed to claim a single point from their first five UEL outings — a record almost unthinkable for a team of their caliber. Admittedly, their draw has been brutal, pitting them against exceptionally strong oppositions.

Mathematically, hope may still linger for Nice, but their recent form paints a grim picture. Their losing streak has now stretched to seven matches across all competitions, culminating in a shocking 1-0 defeat at Angers over the weekend.

Under intense pressure, Franck Haise faces the urgent task of extracting his squad from this downward spiral if he wishes to safeguard his position. The trip to Braga will be made even tougher by the absence of their defensive trident — Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Moise Bombito, and Mohamed Abdelmonem are all sidelined with injuries, leaving the team vulnerable at the back.

While their French counterparts are teetering on the edge of elimination, Braga have been enjoying a far more vibrant campaign in UEFA’s second-tier competition. A solid haul of 10 points places the Archbishops comfortably within the top eight of the league phase, just two points shy of leaders Lyon.

Since suffering their first European setback — a thrilling seven-goal rollercoaster against Genk in early November (4-3) — Braga have orchestrated an impressive revival, embarking on a five-match unbeaten streak, with four victories among them.

Their defensive unit still shows room for improvement, yet Braga have effectively compensated for lapses at the back with a surge in attacking productivity. The side has scored two or more goals in five of their last six fixtures across all competitions and will look to maintain an aggressive, high-octane approach as they chase further points.

Spanish tactician Carlos Vicent faces minimal injury concerns, with 20-year-old Jonatas Noro the only absentee. However, key midfielder Rodrigo Zalazar will be unavailable for the clash with OGC Nice after receiving a straight red card in their previous outing against Rangers at Ibrox.