[(OGC Nice) Strength]:
1. OGC Nice failed to get a point in the first Ligue 1 round. They are eager for a win to boost themselves, fully motivated in this home game.
[(OGC Nice) Weakness]:
1. OGC Nice currently have a serious injury crisis. For this game, defender Mohamed Abdel Monem, midfielders Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Morgan Sanson and Tanguy NDombele will be absent due to injuries. Meanwhile, defender Dante and forward Mohamed Ali Cho are doubts for the game due to injuries.
2. OGC Nice lost 0-1 to Toulouse at home in the first round of the league, getting off to a losing start. The team had a 57% possession rate throughout the game, took 13 shots with 2 on target, but failed to score, showing insufficient ability to capitalize on chances.
3. OGC Nice were held scoreless in the last 3 games with a weak offense.
4. OGC Nice conceded goals in all the last 7 games with a worrying defense.
5. OGC Nice suffered back-to-back defeats at home recently, being in poor form.
6. OGC Nice lost all the last 3 games in AH with a poor trend.
[(AJ Auxerre) Strength]:
1. AJ Auxerre grabbed all 3 points in the first league round. The team hope to extend their winning record, fully motivated in this game.
2. In the first round of the league, AJ Auxerre secured a narrow 1-0 home win over FC Lorient, getting off to a winning start to the season. Throughout the match, AJ Auxerre had a 44% possession rate, with 7 shots taken and 3 on target, and scored one goal.
3. AJ Auxerre kept 2 clean sheets in the last 4 games, including the first league round of the new season. Their defensive performance was not bad.
4. AJ Auxerre kept unbeaten in their two encounters against OGC Nice of Ligue 1 last season, being at an advantage.
[(AJ Auxerre) Weakness]:
1. AJ Auxerre midfielder Nathan Buayi-Kiala will be out of this game due to injury.
2. AJ Auxerre were held scoreless in 3 of the last 4 games. They still need to improve the offensive effciency.
3. AJ Auxerre lost 3 of the last 4 games in AH with an unsatisfactory trend.
[Tips]:
OGC Nice suffered a defeat in the first round of the new league season, with both offensive and defensive performances remaining unsatisfactory recently, and they are also on a losing streak at home.
On the other hand, the away side AJ Auxerre secured a winning start in the first round of the league, boosting their morale significantly, and the team haveshown a solid defensive performance lately.
In terms of the recent form of the two teams, AJ Auxerre have performed better. Moreover, in the league last season, AJ Auxerre remained unbeaten against OGC Nice with 1 win and 1 draw.
However, the bookmakers have not offered support to AJ Auxerre in this game, indicating a lack of confidence in them.
Therefore, we believe OGC Nice to claim a victory.
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