Nantes were sweating come the end of last season finishing just four points above the bottom three, while Toulouse finished mid-table and 10 points off of Europe, which must be the aim.
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Toulouse vs Nantes prediction: European hopefuls need a win at home
Key stats
- The away side won this fixture on both occasions last season
- Nantes ended the campaign winless in five games
- Both teams have scored in all but one of the last six meetings
Correct score prediction: Toulouse 3-1 Nantes
While the scoreline was 2-1 in both games last season, Toulouse were the better side overall having performed well in Ligue 1 and Europe. Nantes boast some exciting attacking players, but Les Violets should have far too much, especially at home.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Toulouse to entertain the home crowd
- Home: 11/10 (2.1) – 47.6%
- Draw: 11/5 (3.2) – 31.3%
- Away: 13/5 (3.6) – 27.8%
The bookmakers are not giving Nantes much chance of picking up three points, despite doing so in this fixture last season. Toulouse finished 10 points above this weekend's opponents and the same defeat could easily happen again.
We're backing the Toulouse to win and BTTS market in what should be an exciting first home game of the season for Les Violets. However, you may be confident in Nantes turning around their form from last term, and if so, then check out our free betting tips page for inspiration.
Most recent H2Hs: Pretty even throughout the years
This picture has been evenly split through time with Toulouse winning 10 matches, Nantes 12 and 12 draws. So, there's very little to separate these two but based on last season's form, the hosts should have too much.
France Ligue 1 11/02/24
Toulouse
Nantes
France Ligue 1 13/08/23
Nantes
Toulouse
France Ligue 1 14/05/23
Toulouse
Nantes
France Cup 29/04/23
Nantes
Toulouse
France Ligue 1 28/08/22
Nantes
Toulouse
Toulouse preview: Hoping for a repeat of last season
This was the same fixture which kicked both team's seasons 12 months ago, except Nantes were the hosts. Toulouse ran out 2-1 victors on that day and after a solid season last term, they'll be hoping for a perfect start.
Predicted lineup: Dominguez (GK), Kamanzi, Cresswell, Nicolaisen, Suazo, Casseres, Sierro, Gboho, Aboukhlal, Donnum, Magri
France Ligue 1 31/08/24
L
Marseille
3
Toulouse
1
France Ligue 1 25/08/24
D
Nice
1
Toulouse
1
France Ligue 1 18/08/24
D
Nantes
0
Toulouse
0
Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24
L
Valladolid
2
Toulouse
0
Elite Club Friendlies 04/08/24
D
Espanyol
0
Toulouse
0
Nantes preview: Form must be rectified
Nantes finished last campaign going four games without a win and also ended pre-season with two draws, so these are not great signs. However, their second-half of the season form on the road was impressive winning four of their last eight.
Predicted lineup: Lafont (GK), Pallois, Castelletto, Zeze, Amian, Augusto, Chirivella, Thomas, Kadewere, Simon, Abline
France Ligue 1 31/08/24
W
Montpellier
1
Nantes
3
France Ligue 1 25/08/24
W
Auxerre
0
Nantes
2
France Ligue 1 18/08/24
D
Toulouse
0
Nantes
0
Elite Club Friendlies 11/08/24
D
Crystal Palace
1
Nantes
1
Europe Friendlies 07/08/24
D
Lorient
1
Nantes
1
Player to watch: Vincent Sierro
Toulouse need a new man to step up this season having lost the services of Thijs Dallinga to Bologna, and that person could be Vincent Sierro. The Swiss attacking midfielder was the club's second top scorer last season netting six times in Ligue 1.
Having not got a single goal or assist in the 2022/23 season, it was a standout campaign for Sierro last time out. So, Les Violets will be hoping he can continue improving his all-round game and set a great example through goals and assists.
