Ludogorets vs OGC Nice Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Ludogorets vs OGC Nice Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 29, 2026 | Huvepharma Arena | UEFA Europa League | 20:00 GMT

We come to you with action from the UEFA Europa League in a crucial match for the hosts, with Ludogorets looking to book their place in the play-off round next month when they welcome already eliminated OGC Nice to the Huvepharma Arena.

Both sides were in action last week in Europe, and it is safe to say they experienced vastly different outcomes. The Bulgarians gave Glasgow Rangers their first win of the term, losing 1-0, while Nice got their first points on the board in an impressive 3-1 win over Go Ahead Eagles.

Football Park believes this game has the tools to offer up an entertaining clash, and we are backing a goal fest in this one.

Key Betting Tip: Over 2.5 & BTTS at 2.05 odds on Kwiff represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

This match looks exciting from a goals outlook. The 26 goals scored in games featuring Ludogorets are more than any other side in the competition, while Nice’s matches have featured 21, which is still an average of a healthy three per game.

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Ludogorets vs OGC Nice Lineups

Ludogorets Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Bonmann; Nedyalkov, Almeida, Verdon, Son; Duarte, Naressi; Marcus, Caio, Stanic; Bille.

Team News: The Bulgarian side are almost fully fit for this clash, with just Aguibou Camara missing out with injury.

Nice Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Dupe; Abdi, Oppong, Bah, Clauss; Ndombele, Samed; Diop, Sanson, Cho; Wahi.

Team News: For Nice, Tanguy Ndombele looks likely to replace the suspended Charles Vanhoutte, while Mohamed Abdelmonem, Moise Bombito, and Youssouf Ndayishimiye are all sidelined with injury.

Ludogorets vs OGC Nice: Europa League Story So Far

Ludogorets do come into this clash with the better record, but they have by no means had an excellent European campaign. It hasn’t been close to a disaster, however, unlike Nice, with them sitting on two wins, a draw and four defeats so far. There seven points is currently one off top 24, and a win will give them a very strong chance to progress; any other result, however, and they may very well be eliminated.

For Nice, the whole season has been a disaster. Before last week’s games began, the French outfit sat rock bottom of the table, losing all six of their games. Victory over Go Ahead Eagles, however, gives them plenty of confidence that they can end their campaign on a high note.

Ludogorets vs OGC Nice Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

In the last 15 years, these sides have met on just four occasions, with the last one coming in 2017. Juve’s record in this matchup is almost unblemished, with them having won three of these matches, with the other ending in a draw. The last match here ended 2-0 to Juve, with Gonzalo Higuain scoring a brace for the Old Lady.

Ludogorets and OGC Nice: Recent Matches Analysis

Ludogorets Last 5 Matches:

• Ludogorets 0-1 Rangers (A) - Europa League
• Ludogorets 4-0 Beroe (A)
• Ludogorets 3-1 Septemvri Sofia (A) - Bulgarian Cup
• Ludogorets 3-3 PAOK (H) - Europa League
• Ludogorets 1-1 Slavia Sofia (H)

Success against the sides from Sofia has given them plenty of confidence, despite their league ranking of third not seeming up to their expectations. They haven’t ended their European league phase very well either, winning just one point in their last two, so they will be hoping to make amends on Thursday.

Nice Last 5 Matches:

• Nice 4-1 Nantes (A)
• Nice 3-1 Go Ahead (H) - Champions League
• Nice 1-5 Toulouse (A)
• Nice p1-1 Nantes (A) - Coupe de France
• Nice 1-1 Strasbourg (H)

Although Nice haven’t had a strong performance over recent weeks, they will still come into this game looking confident. A first defeat in Europe was followed by a heavily impressive showing at the weekend, and they will hope to bring that new found level into this clash.

Ludogorets vs OGC Nice Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a high scoring affair. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Ludogorets vs OGC Nice Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS @ 2.05 - Recent form suggests confidence in a goal fest. With a staggering 60% chance of over 2.5 goals being scored, and an 84% chance of both teams finding the target according to our incredible in-house algorithm, this seems like a strong value option.

Key Players to Watch: Ludogorets vs OGC Nice

Petar Stanic (Ludogorets): The Serbian forward has led towards the frontline emphatically well so far this term, finding four goals and six assists through 16 appearances in the league. He has been even better in Europe though, recording six goals and an assist in just seven games.

Mohamed-Ali Cho (Nice): For a team who are struggling profusely all around this season, it is difficult to pick one star man. However, 22-year-old Cho has been tearing it up recently, and he has found some great form in the past games, with a brace against Nantes following up an assist against Go Ahead Eagles, he could be one to watch here.

Ludogorets vs OGC Nice Match Facts

Referee: Information not available.

Broadcast Details:

UK/INT’L: Discovery+ at 20:00 GMT.

Stadium Information: Located in Razgrad, Bulgaria, the Huvepharma Arena can hold up to just over 10,000 supporters, and this venue is expected to be packed in what could be a season-defining clash for both.

Ludogorets vs OGC Nice: Final Prediction

Ludogorets 3-1 OGC Nice