Nice face Saint-Étienne in Ligue 1 playoff first leg

OGC Nice will meet AS Saint-Étienne in the first leg of the Ligue 1/Ligue 2 promotion playoff on Tuesday. The match takes place at Saint-Étienne’s Geoffroy-Guichard stadium. Nice are seeking to avoid relegation after a Coupe de France final defeat four days earlier. Saint-Étienne occupy third place in Ligue 2 and aim to secure promotion. The two‑legged tie will decide which side competes in Ligue 1 next season. A victory in the first leg is essential for Nice’s survival hopes. Saint-Étienne will look to exploit home advantage in the opening match. Nice must respond quickly to preserve their top‑flight status. Both clubs have limited preparation time before the decisive fixture. The Tuesday game marks the opening leg of the two‑match series.