All eyes will be on Stade de la Beaujoire as Nantes and Saint-Etienne go head-to-head on Sunday, 29 September. View our free Nantes vs Saint-Etienne predictions below.
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Nantes vs Saint-Etienne predictions: Hosts to draw first blood
Key stats
- While Nantes opened the scoring in 10 of their last 11 matches, Saint-Etienne conceded first in six of their last seven games.
- Nantes drew first blood in five of the last six meetings between these teams.
- Saint-Etienne have no wins in their last five clashes with Nantes.
- Less than three goals were scored in five of Nantes’ last seven games.
Correct score prediction: Nantes 2-0 Saint-Etienne
Saint-Etienne suffered a humiliating 8-0 defeat at Nice last weekend. They have now lost six of their last seven matches, failing to score in five of those games. Considering Saint-Etienne are also without a win in their last six skirmishes with Nantes, we are confident that Nantes will reign supreme after 90 minutes.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Nantes are clear favourites
- HOME:8/11 (1.73) – 57.9%
- DRAW:11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY:18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Nantes have a decent return of four wins, four draws and a defeat in their last nine matches across all competitions. They are up against a Saint-Etienne side that lost six of their previous seven games.
With that in mind, Nantes are the expected winners at 8/11 (1.73). Teams with these odds usually have a 57.9% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that four of the last five meetings between these teams went below the 2.5-goal threshold. On that note, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 5/6 (1.83). That one has a 54.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Saint-Etienne's woes to continue?
Not only are Saint-Etienne currently going through a rough patch, but they also have a poor track record against Nantes. The last time Saint-Etienne defeated Nantes was in November 2019. They have no wins in the last five meetings between these teams.
France Ligue 1 21/05/22
Nantes
St Etienne
France Ligue 1 22/12/21
St Etienne
Nantes
France Ligue 1 03/02/21
St Etienne
Nantes
France Ligue 1 20/09/20
Nantes
St Etienne
France Ligue 1 12/01/20
St Etienne
Nantes
Nantes preview: Looking to get back to winning ways
Ruled out of this encounter for Nantes are forward Adel Mahamoud and defender Fabien Centonze. Also, Guadeloupe international Marcus Coco and former Montpellier midfielder Florent Mollet are questionable for the hosts.
Predicted lineup: Lafont (GK), Coco, Castelletto, Pallois, Duverne, Augusto, Chirivella, Kadewere, Lepenant, Simon & Abline.
France Ligue 1 29/09/24
D
St Etienne
2
Nantes
2
France Ligue 1 22/09/24
D
Angers
1
Nantes
1
France Ligue 1 15/09/24
L
Reims
2
Nantes
1
France Ligue 1 31/08/24
W
Montpellier
1
Nantes
3
France Ligue 1 25/08/24
W
Auxerre
0
Nantes
2
Saint-Etienne preview: Eyeing their first away win of the season
Pierre Cornud remains doubtful for this game. Also, coach Olivier Dall'Oglio will not be able to call upon the services of these injured players: Thomas Monconduit, Yvann Macon, Anthony Briancon, Ibrahima Wadji and Augustine Boakye.
Predicted lineup: Larsonneur (GK), Petrot, Abdelhamid, Batubinsika, Appiah, Amougou, Ekwah, Moueffek, Cafaro, Davitashvili & Stassin.
France Ligue 1 29/09/24
D
Nantes
2
St Etienne
2
France Ligue 1 20/09/24
L
Nice
8
St Etienne
0
France Ligue 1 13/09/24
W
Lille
0
St Etienne
1
France Ligue 1 31/08/24
L
Brest
4
St Etienne
0
France Ligue 1 24/08/24
L
Le Havre
2
St Etienne
0
Player to watch: Gautier Larsonneur
Gautier Larsonneur conceded a whopping eight goals in Saint-Etienne's trip to Nice last weekend, which is even more alarming considering he made five saves in that game. In five league matches so far, Saint-Etienne have scored just once whilst conceding 15 times. It will be interesting to see how Larsonneur bounces back from last weekend's humiliating defeat.
