Strasbourg vs Nantes Prediction 24 August 2025
🔊 Will Nantes break their long losing streak this Sunday? This weekend, Luís Castro's team travels to face Strasbourg in the second round of the French Championship. How will this encounter end? Let's delve into the current form of both teams and provide a prediction for the upcoming match.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 09 March 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Nantes):
- ball possession percentage: 39% vs 61%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 9;
- fouls: 12 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 1.
📊 In the last three head-to-heads between these teams, both teams have found the back of the net. This outcome has been recorded in six of their previous eight encounters. This trend could be a factor in the upcoming match.
Head-to-head statistics Strasbourg - Nantes
Strasbourg Alsace Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the UEFA Europa Conference League tournament (home team - Strasbourg Alsace, away team - Broendby). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here's the game statistics (Strasbourg Alsace vs Broendby):
- ball possession: 67% vs 33%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 4;
- fouls: 9 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 1.
🔵 Strasbourg had a solid preseason, particularly finishing strong. This set them up well for their Ligue 1 opener, where Liam Rosenior's squad secured a 1-0 away victory against Metz. Strasbourg dominated the match, boasting 63% possession, taking four shots on target, and preventing Metz from mounting any dangerous attacks (Metz registered zero shots on target).
🔴 On Thursday, the "Racers" hosted Danish side Brøndby in the playoff round of the Conference League qualifiers. The match ended in a goalless draw, leaving both teams with a chance to advance to the tournament's main stage. Notably, Liam Rosenior's men played on the front foot, controlling 66% of possession and recording an expected goals (xG) figure of 2.12.
Match Results: Strasbourg Alsace
Nantes Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Ligue 1 tournament (home team - Nantes, away - Paris Saint-Germain). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here are the match stats (Nantes vs Paris Saint-Germain):
- ball possession: 29% vs 71%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 7;
- fouls: 6 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 0 vs 4.
🟡 Nantes had a dreadful pre-season, managing to win just one opening match before suffering four consecutive defeats. During this preparation period, Luís Castro's side scored only 7 goals while conceding 10 across five games. With such stats, expecting a successful start in the national championship seemed unrealistic.
🟢 In the opening round of the French league, Nantes faced the reigning Ligue 1 champions, PSG. There was no miracle as Luís Castro's team lost 0-1 at home. The match was one-sided: Nantes focused solely on defense, holding just 29% possession and failing to register a single shot on target against PSG.
Match Results: Nantes
Latest news
Strasbourg Alsace
❔ Goalkeeper Mike Penders is doubtful for the match against Nantes. He played the entire opening game against Metz but suffered an injury in the clash with Brøndby, where he was substituted in the 41st minute.
❔ Gela Due, Abakar Silla, and Mathis Amugu have yet to feature in official matches this season, though they did participate in friendly games ahead of the French league's start. They are recovering from injuries and are expected to return to the field soon.
❌ Defender Soumaila Coulibaly, who joined Strasbourg from Borussia Dortmund this summer, will be unavailable for the upcoming match as he is still recovering from an injury sustained last season.
Nantes
🎙 Nantes head coach Luís Castro addressed the media ahead of their first away game of the season. One of his main messages was: "I expect us to improve our attacking play." This highlighted the team's struggles in the forward line.
❌ Three Nantes players will be unavailable to support their teammates in the upcoming match against Strasbourg. Mathieu Akapandje, Fabien Santonze, and Maikel Lahdo have been sidelined for some time and are unlikely to return to the pitch in the coming weeks.
Prediction for the 1st half
First Half Statistics: Strasbourg Alsace (Home) vs Nantes (Away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 0;
- Number of wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average total goals scored: 0 vs 0;
- Average total goals conceded: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 2 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 1 vs 4;
- Number of draws: 7 vs 4;
- Average first half total: 1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.4) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.6).
- Nantes conceded in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 away games (Ligue 1).
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
Bastien Dechepy has been appointed as the main referee for the upcoming match. In his last 100 games, he has shown an average of 3.61 yellow cards. In the first round, Strasbourg picked up 2 yellows, while Nantes received just 1. The teams aren't particularly aggressive on the field, so we suggest betting on total yellow cards under 4.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
In the two official matches this season, Strasbourg have scored only 1 goal, while Nantes have found the net just once in their last three encounters. Given the teams' lack of attacking prowess, we recommend betting on total goals under 2.5.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In their last five matches, Strasbourg have averaged 6.4 corners per game, whereas Nantes have averaged 3.4 corners over their last 10 matches. Considering Strasbourg are the favorites and will be playing at home, we suggest placing a bet on corner handicap (-1.5) for the hosts.
Editorial Prediction
Nantes' current form raises many questions, as Luís Castro's team has suffered five consecutive defeats with no signs of change in sight. Strasbourg appear to be significantly stronger than their opponents and are expected to secure a 2-0 victory in the upcoming match. For this game, our bet is on a home win.
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