Nantes vs Red Star Prediction 8 August 2026
🔉 At the start of the season, two teams with different levels of productivity and ambitions in the upper part of the table meet. Nantes, after their relegation from Ligue 1, have changed slightly but remain full of motivation to return to the top flight. Red Star finished last season in fourth place in Ligue 2, had a chance of promotion but lost in the very first round. Both clubs are aiming for a high finish, but there is a certain difference in class and experience between the teams - how much will that play a role in deciding the winner of the match?
Head-to-Head
📊 These two teams have never met on the pitch before. The lack of head-to-head history makes this prediction difficult. However, the teams' current form in the season may give us some clues. The main advantage for Nantes is their home ground, which could make the task a little harder for Red Star.
Head-to-head statistics Nantes - Red Star
Nantes Team Overview
The last official match was played on as part of the Friendly matches, clubs tournament (home side - Nantes, away side - Al-Wakrah). The match ended 5-1.
The match statistics are as follows (Nantes vs Al-Wakrah):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 13 vs 2;
- fouls: 21 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 9 vs 1.
Nantes come into this match as a relegated side. It must be said that the drop to Ligue 2 was entirely justified, as the hosts finished second-bottom in 17th place and ended up eight points adrift of the playoff zone. Nantes did not look particularly impressive in pre-season: they won their opening and closing friendlies, but in between went through a run of matches without a win, which included two defeats and a draw. Among the notable points, Nantes conceded in 4 of their last 5 pre-season games.
Match Results: Nantes
Red Star Team Overview
The current away side played their last official match in the Club Friendlies tournament (home side - Amiens, away side - Red Star). The match ended 3:1.
The match stats were as follows (Red Star vs Amiens):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 11 vs 1;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
Red Star had a below-par preseason compared to their opponents. The visitors alternated between wins and losses, finishing with two wins and three defeats. Their matches were predominantly high-scoring: in 4 of 5 games more than 2.5 goals were scored, and the team conceded in every match. Last season Red Star finished fourth and had a chance of promotion, but lost to Rodez (2:3) in the very first qualifying round.
Match Results: Red Star
Total Prediction
Trends- Nantes score under 1.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches.
Corners Prediction
Trends- Red Star have taken more than 3.5 corners away from home in 5 matches in a row (Ligue 2).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Trends- Red Star have scored and conceded in 6 matches in a row (Ligue 2).
Prediction on Outcome
Stats: Nantes vs Red Star
- matches in the tournament: 0 vs 0;
- wins: 0 vs 0;
- win %: 0% vs 0%;
- losses: 0 vs 0;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 1 vs 5;
- losses: 6 vs 3;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
- Nantes have not won at home in 14 of their last 16 matches.
- Nantes have not won in 10 of their last 11 matches.
⭐ Editor's Pick
The teams' form points to a contrast between Nantes' low-scoring attack and Red Star's considerably more effective play going forward. Both teams have had defensive problems, and that is the most important thing the recent pre-season has shown. The hosts' statistics are backed by a consistent trend - fewer than 1.5 goals scored in almost all of their recent matches; the visitors' numbers further reinforce the confidence that Nantes will struggle to increase their output even at home. Both sides conceded in every pre-season match they played, and in almost every game the teams managed to score against their opponents. The reasonable betting choice for this match is both teams to score (yes).
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Betting Tips: Nantes - Red Star
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