Derby de la Côte d’Azur 2025 | Predictions and stats

Forget the calm and slow games. The Derby de la Côte d’Azur is where the real deal is. When AS Monaco faces off against OGC Nice, it’s more than just a football match, it’s a rivalry. When I mean rivalry, I meant true rivalry. Monaco has the wealth and power, while Nice brings energy and passion. They are so close yet they are worlds apart in style. The rivalry has been strong since the 1950s, and each game feels like a battle for the triumph. Fans are loud and proud, creating a charged atmosphere that makes every moment thrilling. In this Monaco vs Nice derby, stats don’t matter; what counts is the pride and emotion on the line. When the game starts, it’s not just about winning. This is football at its most intense, get to know more about Ligue 1 2025-26 and Ligue 1 derbies predictions at Betting Premier.

Inception of Derby de la Côte d’Azur

The Derby de la Côte d’Azur, first played in 1953, is one of French football’s most enduring rivalries. AS Monaco and OGC Nice, separated by just 20 kms along the Riviera, represent two distinct identities. Monaco with its elite, polished image and Nice with its passionate, and the fierce for the football world. Over the decades, the fixture has evolved into a fierce contest marked by pride, power, and contrasting gameplay. While all of this happens, manage to visit Betting Premier and catch the sports bet picks, Nice has consistently brought intensity and unpredictability to the rivalry. That is the speciality in this entire game. Memorable moments include Nice’s emphatic 6–0 win in 1961 and several heated encounters in the 2000s when both clubs were regular Ligue 1 contenders. It is not merely a match, its more than that. Explore more about football at Betting Premier.com everyday

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Throne of AS Monaco

AS Monaco’s story start off way back in 1924, born in a tiny circle but destined to push way above its weight. They weren’t just another club, they became a powerhouse, stacking up eight Ligue 1 titles and making effect in Europe, including a wild run to the Champions League final in 2004. Legends like Thierry Henry, David Trezeguet, and Kylian Mbappé all wore the red and white before blowing up globally. Fast forward to now, and Monaco’s still got that edge. They’re sitting near the top of Ligue 1, mixing youth and experience with style. Even with injuries hitting key players like Golovin and Zakaria, they held their own against every single team that they face in the recent days. The squad’s got depth, tactical play, and a coach who knows how to grind out results. Monaco might not be the best team in Europe anymore, but they’re still dangerous.

Throne of OGC Nice

OGC Nice has roots going all the way back to 1904, starting out as a gymnastics club before football took centre stage. By the 1950s, they were tearing it up, winning four Ligue 1 titles and becoming one of the first French teams to bring in international talent. That golden era faded, but the fire never did. Fast forward to today, and Nice is no longer just a nostalgic name, they’re serious contenders. Like a silent guy breaking out and turning into the fierce bully. Players like Todibo, Thuram, and Laborde have added power and balance, while the Allianz Riviera gives them a modern fortress. They’ve played with European spots and even made noise in the Europa League. Nice isn’t just chasing triumph, they’re building something. And when they show up for the Derby de la Côte d’Azur, they bring every ounce of that legacy with them.

Derby de la Côte d’Azur – Event Details

Teams: AS Monaco vs OGC Nice

Date: October 5, 2025 (Sunday)

Time: 11:15 a.m. ET | 08:15 a.m. PT | 08:45 p.m. IST

Venue: Stade Louis II.

Where To Watch the AS Monaco vs OGC Nice Derby:

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Head-to-Head history

Competition	Matches	Wins		Draws	Goals
		Monaco	Nice		Monaco	Nice
Trophée des Champions	1	1	0	0	5	2
Ligue 1	108	47	33	28	147	130
Coupe de la Ligue	3	1	1	1	4	4
Coupe de France	16	9	3	4	22	9
All matches	128	58	37	33	178	145

Honors and Achievements:

Achievements of AS Monaco

Domestic

Competition	Titles	Seasons
Ligue 1	Winner	1960–61, 1962–63, 1977–78, 1981–82, 1987–88, 1996–97, 1999–2000, 2016–17
	Runner ups	1963–64, 1983–84, 1990–91, 1991–92, 2002–03, 2013–14, 2017–18, 2023–24
Ligue 2	Winner	2012–13
	Runner ups	1952–53, 1970–71, 1976–77
Championnat de France Amateur	Winner	1963–64, 1970–71, 2007–08
Coupe de France	Winner	1959–60, 1962–63, 1979–80, 1984–85, 1990–91
	Runner ups	1973–74, 1983–84, 1988–89, 2009–10, 2020–21
Coupe de la Ligue	Winner	2002–03
	Runner ups	2000–01, 2016–17, 2017–18
Trophée des Champions	Winner	1961, 1985, 1997, 2000
	Runner ups	1960, 2017, 2018, 2024
Coupe Charles Drago	Winner	1961

European

Competition	Title	Year
European Cup Winners’ Cup	Runner up	1991-92
UEFA Champions League	Runner up	2003-04

Achievements of OGC Nice

Domestic

Competition	Titles	Seasons
Ligue 1	Champions	1950–51, 1951–52, 1955–56, 1958–59
	Runner ups	1967–68, 1972–73, 1975–76
Ligue 2	Champions	1947–48, 1964–65, 1969–70, 1993–94
	Runner ups	1984–85
Division 3	Champions	1984–85, 1988–89
Coupe de France	Champions	1951–52, 1953–54, 1996–97
	Runner ups	1977–78, 2021–22
Trophée des Champions	Champions	1970
	Runner ups	1956, 1959, 1997

Was it worth witnessing this Derby?

To be completely honest, this derby has a lot of history, exciting drama, and plenty of noise. This year, however, it seems to be heavily leaning toward Monaco. The energy surrounding the club is electric, and the fans are buzzing. Monaco’s momentum is undeniable; this is supported by a significant home advantage and a squad that is hungry to win. In sharp contrast, Nice is peeking into this match, seemingly just hoping for a lucky break. But in intense derbies, luck is often a misleading word to use. Monaco’s midfield is smooth and slick, operating with precision, while their attacking players are ruthless, especially when they sense vulnerability in their opponents. The crowd will surely be incredibly loud, further fuelling the players’ adrenaline. Expect tactical tackles from all sides. Cards will undoubtedly be shown, chaos is bound to unfold, and we might even witness late goals that could swing the match in unexpected directions.

This is not going to be a balanced contest. It won’t show a tightly contested match; rather, it will feel more like a street fight, with Monaco appearing to have the upper hand. If Nice doesn’t wake up and find their rhythm early in the game, they risk getting whopped and overwhelmed by their rivals. This clash has all the makings of a classic; it could be one of those games that fans talk about for weeks afterward. Monaco is positioned to write a new and thrilling chapter in their book, while Nice might just end up as a minor insect in these intense things going on. All eyes will be on the pitch and this is something that is truly can be seen. The wait is over already. This Derby will be something that is remembered forever, and in short yes, this is worth witnessing yet knowing it’s an unbalanced one.

Team Formation for this Derby de la Côte d’Azur

Predicted Lineups

AS Monaco Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Kohn (GK); Kehrer, Dier, Salisu; Vanderson, Coulibaly, Teze, Diatta; Akliouche, Fati; Balogun

Nice Predicted Lineup (3-4-1-2):

Diouf (GK); Mendy, Bombito, Oppong; Clauss, Vanhoutte, Samed, Abdi; Diop; Cho, Moffi

Injury Updates:

AS Monaco

Lamine Camara who holds the Central Midfield was injured and reported with ankle sprain. And his return was decided to the November. This shows that he will surely be absent in this derby. Denis has an adductor injury. Lukas Undergoing some severe Knee injury. This might even have a huge impact, we will discuss this in deep in the following information too, we got Paul suffering with fitness. And Christian Mawissa struggling with Hamstring Injury. Along with this Golovin have more severe hamstring injury in the last game. Bamba on the other hand have been undergoing with Hamstring Injury too. Vanderson has a severe Hamstring Injury. This made the entire team wipe out of the team. And the injury list was completely stacked up. This is a huge impact for the team to make any further progress. With a proper replacement this game will not go in the hands of the AS Monaco.

Where this injuries’ impact will be seen

With this much wipe off of key players and this team enters this derby against Nice severely depleted, with a stacked injury list that threatens their tactical structure and morale. Key midfielder Lamine Camara is ruled out with an ankle sprain until November, while Denis Zakaria’s adductor injury and Paul Pogba’s lack of fitness leave the midfield exposed. Defensive stability is compromised with Christian Mawissa and Vanderson both sidelined by hamstring issues. The absence of Aleksandr Golovin, Monaco’s creative heartbeat, due to a severe hamstring injury, further crumbles their attacking potential. Lukas Hradecky’s knee injury adds uncertainty between the game, while Bamba and others deepen the crisis. With so many starters unavailable, Monaco is likely to struggle with ball control, defensive organization, and attacking transitions. Tactical flexibility is minimal, and morale could plummet if Nice capitalize early. The derby is sitting and it tilt heavily in Nice’s favour.

OGC Nice

Tanguy Ndombele have been suffering from pubalgia and his expected return isn’t shown any progress yet. Mohammad Abdelmonem have suffering with Ligament tear and this will weaken the Centre back of the game. Other hand we have the Youssouf Ndayishimiye in the Centre-Back was injured too with ligament injury. This won’t end well in the center back position of the entire team without a proper replacement. This has shown there will be a huge gap in the center back for sure in this nice team. With this they have to manage the entire gap to be filled. If not and any imbalance happens this could go all the way down on the drain. Their trainings will be complete wastage. But compared to the Monaco they have a better chance. It’s not because the Nice is stronger, it’s because now the Monaco is weaker.

Where this injuries’ impact will be seen

The Nice usually has the worst way of defending and it just adds up by losing the best centre backs. This has to be the worst thing to happen to the team entirely in this derby. Here is the thing, the game will do good if the centre midfielder and the right midfielders are good. If not, this entire game will fall apart for the OGC Nice. With this seen, the game won’t be as much as better for the Nice and their fans. They might be leaking some goals. Maybe not too much with a strong goal keeper. But with a weaker replaced dumb centre back is still a risky move. But what should they do? They have faced the worst injuries when it comes to the position and this is what they are planning to do. The areas the impact will be more is exactly at the defending.

Standings

AS Monaco stands #4 in the Ligue 1 standings

OGC Nice stands #12 in the Ligue 1 standings

Prediction for the Derby de la Côte d’Azur

Monaco’s home form is like a fortress that is the truth with the Monaco. They’ve been untouchable lately, and it’s not just luck, it’s a vibe. Even when they mess up defensively, they somehow find a way to score and win at home. That place turns average players into something more addicting. Adi Hütter’s squad might be chaotic, but they’re wild in a good way. They play like they’ve got something to prove every single time. Sure, they’ve been slippery with penalties and red cards, but when they’re in front of their fans, it’s like they flip a switch. They’ve got power, and they know it. Ansu Fati’s got that spark, and if he’s on the pitch, expect even more twists. Monaco’s not just aiming to win, they want to dominate. They smell blood, and Nice looks like easy prey right now.

Nice, on the other hand, feels like a team stuck in a fog. They’ve got talent, but it’s not clicking. Franck Haise is trying to fix things, but it’s like patching a titanic with duct tape. Away games have been a nightmare for them. They look lost, slow, and unsure. Even when they get chances, they waste them. The attack is toothless unless they score twice, which barely happens. They’ve got Sofiane Diop, who’s got history with Monaco. Their defence leaks goals way quickly, especially away from home. They’ve got injuries piling up. It’s hard to see them pulling off a good play here. This is something the people and the fans have to accept. Because this is how exactly things works here. They might fight, they might even score, but holding off Monaco at that venue? That’s a tough order. Right now, Nice feels more mess than a derby threat.

Expect Something like low and high goals for both teams or even a goalless for one side. If they’re feeling more monstrous. Nice might get a goal, maybe from the beginning just to stir the pothole of mud. But Monaco’s got too much firepower, too much rhythm, and way too much confidence. The derby will be loud, messy, and full of drama, but the scoreboard won’t lie. Monaco’s got the edge in every segment right now. Unless Nice pulls off something wild, this one’s going in the books as a home win for the Monaco. It’s their moment, and they’re not letting it slip. This isn’t just going to be a win; it’s a warning to the rest of Ligue 1. Watch out, Monaco wins. Not just wins, they will make the football into fireball like a wizard. This Derby de la Côte d’Azur belongs to Monaco.