<p>Set to play on Thursday, September 25, at 05:00 AEST at the Allianz Riviera in Nice, OGC Nice and AS Roma will begin their 2025/26 UEFA Europa League campaigns.</p> <p>Both teams will be looking to go as far as possible in this format, with each of them among the potential contenders to challenge for the title.</p> <p>Nice had a 2024/25 campaign in this tournament to forget, as they failed to win a single game in the league phase, finishing 35th out of 36 teams with just three points. Roma faired better, reaching the Round of 16 before they were eliminated by Athletic Bilbao.</p> <h2>OGC Nice vs AS Roma Betting Preview</h2> <p>There has been just one previous meeting between these two sides recorded, with that game ending in a 1-1 draw. This match took place in 2022 and was only a friendly.</p> <p>When looking ahead, it’s worth taking a look at recent domestic form and the players each club can call upon.</p> <p>Nice have had a mixed start to the Ligue 1 season, winning two and losing two of their opening four games. They’ve scored five goals, but have also conceded five. They’ve had a win and a loss by scorelines of 3-1 and 1-0.</p> <p>Still, Franck Haise can call on players like Jérémie Boga, Terem Moffi, and Hicham Boudaoui. Boga and Moffi are important attacking outlets with scoring and assist potential. Boudaoui is a key midfielder who can influence the game's tempo and help both in attack and defence.</p> <p>For AS Roma, they’ve had a similar start to their domestic season in Serie A. They’ve won two of their opening three games (losing the other). They faced city rivals Lazio in their final game before the trip to France, which could have an impact on how ready they are for that game due to the intensity that the rivalry brings.</p> <p>Led by Gian Piero Gasperini, he has players like Artem Dovbyk, Evan Ferguson, Leon Bailey, and Paulo Dybala available in the attack, as well as Wesley Franca, Gianluca Mancini, and Lorenzo Pellegrini throughout the rest of the field.</p> <h2>OGC Nice vs AS Roma Betting Predictions</h2> <p>The <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-europa-league/nice-v-roma-9583269">betting odds for OGC Nice vs AS Roma</a> have the Italians as the favourites heading into the game.&nbsp;</p> <p>However, backing the draw provides value. Three of Nice's last four Europa League home matches have resulted in a draw, making the odds available for this bet appear very attractive.</p> <p>In addition, the 'Under 2.5 Goals' market has hit in each of Roma's last four Europa League matches as an away favourite. While Nice have shown they can score goals, AS Roma have only managed to secure three 1-0 wins (ahead of the Lazio derby). With their defence tight, one goal might just be enough in this game.</p>