AC Ajaccio - Nantes
France Ligue 1 - Stade Francois Coty
Prediction 1
Nantes Draw no Bet
89/100 (1.89)
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Prediction 2
Under 2.5 Goals
8/15 (1.53)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Ajaccio and Nantes clash at the Stade François Coty in France’s Ligue 1 fixture on Sunday, February 5th. Nantes head to the island of Corsica this weekend to take on Ajaccio in the French top flight. Read our free Ligue 1 betting tips and find the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for Ajaccio vs Nantes
Nantes have lost only once in their last six Ligue 1 assignments ahead of their trip to play Ajaccio on Sunday. Read our top predictions for this weekend’s fixture below.
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Nantes Draw no Bet
Nantes slipped to their first defeat in six Ligue 1 matches since Christmas when they were beaten 2-0 at home by Marseille in midweek, though that was only Les Canaries’ second loss in 11 fixtures in the division since early October. Relegation-threatened Ajaccio meanwhile have lost 70% of their home matches in 2022/23 and that wretched record means they are worth opposing in this one – but only just. Only Reims have shared the spoils more often than Nantes this season, so side with the visitors in the draw no bet stakes for a safety net.
Under 2.5 Goals
Ajaccio have scored just seven times in ten home games this term, while Nantes have notched just nine goals in 11 tests on the road, so it’s safe to assume that chances will be at a premium when they meet at the Stade François Coty on Sunday. Five of Nantes’ six fixtures since the domestic season’s resumption featured under 2.5 goals and they like to keep things tight whenever possible under Antoine Kombouare. As a consequence, bettors are advised to back under 2.5 goals to hit the net again here.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Ajaccio vs Nantes
Check out our list of the key stats for Sunday’s contest below alongside a tool to help you choose the most interesting odds.
Head to Head
13/11/22
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Nantes
AC Ajaccio
2
2
Last Five - AC Ajaccio
01/02/23
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Angers
AC Ajaccio
1
2
W
29/01/23
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Lyon
AC Ajaccio
2
0
L
21/01/23
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Toulouse
AC Ajaccio
2
0
L
15/01/23
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Monaco
AC Ajaccio
7
1
L
11/01/23
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Reims
AC Ajaccio
1
0
L
Last Five - Nantes
01/02/23
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Marseille
Nantes
2
0
L
29/01/23
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Clermont Foot
Nantes
0
0
D
22/01/23
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Thaon
Nantes
0 (2)
0 (4)
W
15/01/23
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Montpellier
Nantes
0
3
W
11/01/23
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Lyon
Nantes
0
0
D
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, odds and probability figures ahead of Sunday’s bout between Ajaccio and Nantes below.
Ajaccio odds: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
Draw odds: 43/20 (3.15) – 31.7%
Nantes odds: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
The bookmakers think the outcome of Sunday’s game is a toss of a coin, with a 1-0 correct score in both directions evenly priced at 6/1 (7.0) – 14.3% a piece. Elsewhere, Nantes’ midfielder Andrei Girotto is the market favourite to be carded on Sunday at 7/5 (2.4) – 41.7%.
Ajaccio vs Nantes Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for Sunday’s Ligue 1 meeting between Ajaccio and Nantes below.
Ajaccio
Defender Youssouf Kone is out with an ankle injury, while midfielders Yoann Touzghar and Matthieu Coutadeur are both sidelined for Ajaccio too. Up front, Romain Hamouma could also be absent. Ajacio climbed out of the bottom three in midweek when they struck an injury-time winner at relegation rivals, Angers.
Predicted Lineup for Ajaccio: Sollacaro – Youssouf, Gonzalez, Avinel, Diallo – Bayala, Marchetti, Mangani, Nouri – El Idrissy, Belaili
Nantes
Defender Nicolas Pallois will sit out the next few weeks with a knee injury while Nantes will also be missing attacker Quentin Merlin, who isn't expected to make his comeback until next month. Nantes are down in 13th spot in Ligue 1 and they have a seven-point gap to make up to Toulouse in 12th.
Predicted Lineup for Nantes: Lafont – Centonze, Girotto, Victor, Traore – Sissoko, Chirivella, Blas, Mollet, Simon – Ganago
Player to Watch – Fabien Centonze
Nantes lost 2-0 at home to Marseille on Wednesday evening but Fabien Centonze had another solid game at right back and the 27-year-old has rarely put a foot wrong over the course of the entire Ligue 1 campaign. Centonze signed for Les Canaris from Metz last year and he is already a crowd favourite at the Stade de la Beaujoire – Louis Fonteneau.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
Ligue 1 Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSG | 21 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 36 | 51 |
| 2 |  Marseille | 21 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 46 |
| 3 |  Lens | 21 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 45 |
| 4 |  Monaco | 21 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 41 |
| 5 |  Rennes | 21 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 40 |
| 6 |  Lille | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 35 |
| 7 |  Lorient | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 35 |
| 8 |  Nice | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 31 |
| 9 |  Clermont Foot | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | -3 | 30 |
| 10 |  Lyon | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 29 |
| 11 |  Reims | 21 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 29 |
| 12 |  Toulouse | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | -1 | 29 |
| 13 | Nantes | 21 | 4 | 10 | 7 | -5 | 22 |
| 14 |  Montpellier | 21 | 6 | 2 | 13 | -12 | 20 |
| 15 |  Brest | 21 | 4 | 7 | 10 | -11 | 19 |
| 16 |  Troyes | 21 | 4 | 7 | 10 | -13 | 19 |
| 17 | AC Ajaccio | 21 | 5 | 3 | 13 | -19 | 18 |
| 18 |  Strasbourg | 21 | 2 | 9 | 10 | -14 | 15 |
| 19 |  Auxerre | 21 | 3 | 4 | 14 | -28 | 13 |
| 20 |  Angers | 21 | 2 | 2 | 17 | -29 | 8 |
Ajaccio vs Nantes Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Which club is favourite to win this weekend?
The bookmakers have priced Ajaccio and Nantes with identical odds on Sunday.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 14:00 BST.
Where will Sunday’s game be played?
Ajaccio will play Nantes at the Stade François Coty on Sunday.
