Saint-Etienne vs Nantes: Saint-Etienne and Nantes are set to clash in a pivotal Ligue 1 encounter at Stade Geoffroy Guichard. Both teams find themselves precariously positioned in the league standings, making this fixture crucial for their aspirations. Saint-Etienne will look to leverage home advantage, while Nantes aim to build on recent improvements.
Head-to-Head
Saint-Etienne wins: 10
Nantes wins: 4
Draws: 11
Last 5 Meetings
- 29 Sep 2024: Nantes 2 – 2 Saint-Etienne
- 22 May 2022: Nantes 1 – 1 Saint-Etienne
- 23 Dec 2021: Saint-Etienne 0 – 1 Nantes
- 04 Feb 2021: Saint-Etienne 1 – 1 Nantes
- 20 Sep 2020: Nantes 2 – 2 Saint-Etienne
Ligue 1 Standings
| Position | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Last 5 | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Nantes | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 20:27 | DWLDD | 16 |
| 16 | Saint-Etienne | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 16:37 | LLLWL | 16 |
Team News
Saint-Etienne
Injuries and suspensions plague Saint-Etienne. Ibrahima Wadji, Yvann Macon, Ben Old, and Thomas Monconduit are sidelined with injuries. Aimen Moueffek and Florian Tardieu are out due to illness. Ibrahim Sissoko remains suspended, leaving a significant void in the attack.
Nantes
Nantes faces a shorter injury list. Tino Kadewere (muscle) and Pedro Chirivella (knee) are close to returning, but Nathan Zeze remains out with an ankle sprain. The team will look to capitalize on their recent form to outmaneuver a struggling Saint-Etienne.
Predicted Lineups
Saint-Etienne (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Gautier Larsonneur
Defenders: Dennis Appiah, Dylan Batubinsika, Mickael Nade, Leo Petrot
Midfielders: Louis Mouton, Pierre Ekwah, Benjamin Bouchouari
Attackers: Zuriko Davitashvili, Lucas Stassin, Mathieu Cafaro
Nantes (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Alban Lafont
Defenders: Sebastien Corchia, Jean-Charles Castelletto, Andrei Girotto, Quentin Merlin
Midfielders: Samuel Moutoussamy, Pedro Chirivella
Attackers: Moses Simon, Ludovic Blas, Randal Kolo Muani
Striker: Matthis Abline
10 Key Stats
- The most common result between these teams is a 1-1 draw.
- Saint-Etienne has won 7 of their last 18 home games against Nantes.
- Nantes has scored in each of their last 7 matches.
- Saint-Etienne has conceded in their last 6 matches.
- Nantes’s away record this season: 1-4-4.
- Zuriko Davitashvili is Saint-Etienne’s top scorer with 6 goals.
- Nantes’s Moses Simon has the most assists with 5.
- Saint-Etienne scores 1.2 goals per match against Nantes.
- Nantes has not lost to Saint-Etienne in their last 5 encounters.
- Both teams are on a winless streak in their last Ligue 1 matches.
Prediction
Both teams are evenly matched in terms of recent form and league standing. However, Nantes’s slightly better recent performances and fewer injury concerns may give them an edge. Prediction: 1-1 Draw.
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