This Sunday at the Allianz Riviera, a crucial mid-table clash unfolds as Nice host Le Havre in Ligue 1's 29th round. With just one point separating them in the standings, this match is a prime opportunity for either side to secure vital breathing room in their battle to steer clear of the relegation scrap.

Nice, sitting 15th with 27 points, will be desperate to bounce back from a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Strasbourg last time out. Manager Claude Puel will be looking to his attack, spearheaded by Elye Wahi, to rediscover its cutting edge at home.

Their opponents, Le Havre, hold 14th place with 28 points but arrive in a concerning slump. Didier Digard's men have struggled for form, managing only a 1-1 draw with Auxerre in their last match and are currently on a six-game winless run. Their away record is particularly alarming, having lost their last four matches on the road while consistently conceding goals.

The historical edge, however, belongs to Nice boss Claude Puel, who has never lost to Le Havre in seven previous encounters. While Le Havre won the reverse fixture 3-1 earlier this season, the momentum and home advantage suggest Nice are slight favorites to grind out a result in what promises to be a tense, hard-fought affair.