Nantes vs St Etienne Prediction 29 Sep 2024

⚽ Ligue 1 - Round 6 Preview

📅 29 Sep 2024

⏰ 16:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stade de la Beaujoire (Nantes)

Nantes’ decision to bring back manager Antoine Kombouaré appears to be yielding positive results. After assisting the team in avoiding relegation last season, they’ve had a solid start to the current campaign, amassing eight points from five Ligue 1 matches (W2, D2, L1). This is noteworthy since they’ve only once managed a better start in the past 15 seasons. However, their recent form has been concerning, going winless in their last two outings (D1, L1) despite holding leads in both. Another winless match against Saint-Étienne could dampen the overall positive atmosphere, especially with Nantes holding the record for the most home losses across Europe’s top five leagues in 2024 (nine).

On the other hand, Saint-Étienne is in dire straits, having been battered 8-0 by Nice last week, making them the first Ligue 1 team in the 21st century to concede six goals in the first half of a match. This humiliating defeat left manager Olivier Dall’Oglio feeling “ashamed,” and has compounded their struggles since their return to the top tier, as they have now lost four of their five matches (W1). Their defense is a significant concern following the Nice debacle, and their attack has been lackluster, scoring in just one league match so far—no other team in Europe’s top leagues has failed to score in as many games.

Where to watch Nantes vs St Etienne?

📺 Link to watch Nantes vs St Etienne Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Douglas Augusto (Nantes): Scored his first goal for Nantes in their last home match, but is also known for his discipline issues, having received a team-high seven yellow cards last season.
• Ibrahim Sissoko (St Etienne): Leads the league in fouls committed after five rounds, with 14, showcasing his aggressive style of play.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Nantes are unbeaten in their last five league H2H meetings with St Etienne (W2, D3).
• St Etienne has the worst defense in Ligue 1, conceding 17 goals in five matches.
• Nantes has recorded the most home losses in the top five European leagues in 2024.

💡 Nantes vs St Etienne Prediction

Nantes will be eager to leverage their home advantage against a struggling Saint-Étienne side. While they’ve had their own issues, particularly at home, facing a team that just suffered a humiliating defeat could provide the motivation they need to secure a victory. Expect Nantes to capitalize on their opponents' defensive frailties and aim for a win that might reignite their season.

Nantes vs St Etienne Betting Tips

• Nantes to win
• Both teams to score: No
• Over 1.5 total goals