1. Main Players Comparison
Nice:
- Lost key core: Bulka (GK, 34 apps), Guessand (12G, 8A), Laborde (11G, 4A).
- Remaining leaders: Boudaoui (2G, 3A), Clauss (3G, 8A), Dante (veteran leader, 41).
- Defense: Aging but experienced (Dante, Bard, Ndayishimiye).
- Attack diminished with exits of Guessand & Laborde.
- Total impact lost: ~23 goals, 12 assists.
Auxerre:
- Lost multiple starters: Perrin (10G, 11A), Jubal (6A), Traoré (10G, 2A), Hoever.
- Retained some balance: Owusu (1G, 3A), Sinayoko (5G, 8A), Diomandé (3G, 2A).
- Attack weakened after Traoré & Perrin exits.
- Defense also reset with Jubal gone.
- Total key loss: ~20 goals, 13 assists.
2. New Players Comparison
Nice:
- In: Isak Jansson (left flank utility), Yehvann Diouf (GK, 34 apps, reliable).
- Also signed young prospects: Oppong (CB), Bernardeau (AM), Bah (CB).
- Focus: rebuilding depth in defense, replacing Bulka with Diouf.
Auxerre:
- In: Sierralta (CB), Sy (RB), El Azzouzi (DM), Casimir (4G, 3A winger), Osman (3G, 3A).
- New attackers Bair (2G, 1A) & Namaso for frontline rotation.
- Reinforcements spread across defense & midfield but mostly mid-level signings.
3. Substitutes Comparison
Nice:
- Ndombélé (1G, 2A), Bouanani (3G, 3A), Boga (1G, 1A), Diop (6G, 4A).
- Depth provides creativity in midfield and attack, especially with Diop and Bouanani.
- Sub bench total: ~11 goals, 10 assists.
Auxerre:
- Bench mix: Massengo (CM), Raveloson (1G), Aye (2G), Osman (3G, 3A from rotation).
- Moderate depth but lacks a proven scorer after Traoré/Perrin exits.
- Sub bench total: ~8 goals, 7 assists.
4. Consolidated Quality Scorecard
Category | Nice | Auxerre |
Main Players | ⭐⭐⭐ (core lost: Guessand, Laborde, Bulka) | ⭐⭐ (lost Perrin, Traoré, Jubal spine) |
New Players | ⭐⭐⭐ (Diouf reliable, young reinforcements) | ⭐⭐ (balanced additions, but not elite) |
Substitutes | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Diop, Bouanani, Ndombélé impact) | ⭐⭐ (Aye, Osman serviceable but limited punch) |
Coach Factor | Stability in structure but reduced firepower | Reset phase, building cohesion |
Defensive Impact | Dante aging but experienced, Diouf replaces GK | Several CB/FB rotations, unsettled defense |
Overall Depth | Moderate, still competitive in attack/bench | Thin, lacks creativity without ex-stars |
Key Weakness | No clinical striker after Guessand/Laborde exits | Lost creativity (Perrin, Traoré) and stability |
5. Predicted Outcome
Tactical Outlook:
- Nice will rely on Diop, Bouanani, and Clauss for creativity; Diouf ensures GK stability.
- Auxerre enter with many squad changes; cohesion may be their biggest challenge.
- Expect Nice to control possession, Auxerre to look for counter-attacks via Sinayoko & Osman.
Expected Scoreline:
- Nice 2 – 1 Auxerre
