Partizan vs Nice prediction: EUROPE: Europa Conference League – Group Stage betting tips on match 2022-09-14 19:00.
In an emotional rollercoaster, Partizan Belgrade’s UEFA Europa Conference League (UECL) Group D opener saw a 2-0 deficit vs Slovácko turned around before a late sting denied them victory (3-3). But by following that up with a 6-0 thrashing of Mladost Lučani in domestic weekend action, they will feel hopeful of beating French opposition for the first time this century at the sixth attempt.
That initial fightback on UECL matchday one demonstrated exactly the spirit Partizan need if they are to emulate their most recent run to the final eight of a European competition in 1989/90. A current streak of ten straight goalscoring matches coming into this match also reflects their determination, but with Partizan recording no shutouts in their last five UECL home outings, action at both ends appears likely.
With Nice’s fan behaviour leading to a delayed kick-off on matchday one, and a disappointing 1-1 draw with Cologne to follow, the visitors seek continental redemption on and off the pitch. A 1-0 weekend win at Ajaccio was a step in the right direction after a disappointing Ligue 1 start (W2, D2, L3), but a preceding run of five straight European away losses means Nice still have much to prove.
That can only make a 30,000-strong Stadion Partizana all the more intimidating for Lucien Favre’s men, ahead of the club’s maiden visit to Serbia. That said, three of the four Ligue 1 road trips made before Sunday’s win saw Nice recover points after conceding the opener, providing belief that even a false start here could give way to a happy ending.
Players to watch: As well as putting Partizan ahead on matchday one, Ricardo Gomes has bagged a hat-trick in each of his last two Super Liga games. Also a winning scorer in his last domestic outing, Nice’s Andy Delort has seen three of his four prior goals this term arrive via the penalty spot.
Hot streak: Partizan have opened the scoring inside 20 minutes in their last four UECL home games.