Nantes vs Strasbourg: Match Preview, Predictions, Team News, Lineups
The Stade de la Beaujoire will host Nantes and Strasbourg on Sunday night. Nantes need points to escape the relegation zone, while Strasbourg chase European qualification.
This Nantes vs Strasbourg: Match Preview, Predictions, Team News, Lineups outlines form, injuries and a likely outcome.
Match context
Nantes sit in the relegation places after 25 Ligue 1 games. Their record reads four wins, five draws and 16 defeats, for 17 points.
The home side have lost nine of 13 matches at Beaujoire this season. They have won just one of their last nine league outings.
Strasbourg situation
Strasbourg have played 26 matches and collected 37 points. Their tally comes from 10 wins, seven draws and nine defeats.
They sit just outside the European places. They trail sixth-place Monaco by six points.
Recent trends
Strasbourg have drawn four of their last five league games. The pattern of stalemates has followed Gary O’Neil into his tenure.
Under O’Neil, they drew four of nine league matches. Under Liam Rosenior earlier this season, they drew three of 17.
Form and statistics
Nantes have lost each of their last four matches. Their home clashes versus Strasbourg have also cooled, with no wins in the last six.
The club has reported the highest average number of stoppages in Ligue 1 this season. That average stands at 100 stoppages per match.
Strasbourg’s away form is patchy. They have won only once in their last ten away league fixtures.
That lone away success came at Lille on 25 January, a 4-1 victory. Strasbourg have kept only two clean sheets away this season.
Team News
- Nantes are missing Amady Camara and Francis Coquelin through injury.
- Bahmed Deuff and Fabien Centonze are doubts for the hosts.
- Centonze is Nantes’ second highest league scorer, with three goals.
- Strasbourg will be without Diego Moreira, Emmanuel Emegha and Junior Mwanga.
- Ben Chilwell is also sidelined for the visitors.
- Joaquín Panichelli leads Strasbourg’s scoring with 14 goals this season.
- Samir El Mourabet has recorded 20 successful tackles in the league, a leading total.
Possible lineups
| Nantes (possible) | Strasbourg (possible) |
|---|---|
| Lopez | Penders |
| Amian | Oattara |
| Awaziem | Doukoure |
| Yusuf | Omobamidele |
| Cozza | Doue |
| Machado | Mourabet |
| Leroux | Barco |
| Kaba | Yassine |
| Lepenant | Enciso |
| Ganago | Godo |
| Abline | Panichelli |
Predictions
Strasbourg enter the game as the clearer attacking threat. Their forward line should trouble Nantes’ defence.
Squad rotation and fixture congestion could affect Strasbourg. Nantes may still find an opportunity on counter attacks.
Filmogaz.com predicts a narrow away victory. Final score prediction: Nantes 0-1 Strasbourg.
