Nantes vs Saint-Etienne: Match Prediction for the French Championship
In the upcoming Ligue 1 match on September 29, Nantes will face off against Saint-Etienne. The home team is seen as a clear favorite for this clash. Will the players live up to their billing and deliver a victory that their fans will celebrate? The answer lies in our expert prediction. What betting option should you choose?

Command Analysis

Nantes

Current Form
Nantes has made a solid start to the season and is competing for a spot in the top four. Currently, the team sits fifth in the standings with eight points earned. If Antoine Kombouaré's squad maintains this momentum, their position in the league is likely to improve.
Injuries and Suspensions
Giraud, Mohamed, Malli, and Santonz will miss the match due to injuries.
Interesting Betting Trends
Nantes has scored in their last four matches
The home team has managed to keep a clean sheet in only two of their last ten games
Projected Lineup:Lafont – Adu, Castelletto, Pallua, Duvern – Augusto, Chirivella – Kaderere, Le Penan, Simon – Ablin.

Saint-Etienne

Current Form
Saint-Etienne is second from the bottom in the league table, and their goal statistics illustrate that they are currently the weakest team in the league. In the first five rounds, the Greens have scored only once while conceding 15 times. The team lacks discipline, and players appear on the field not to compete for points but merely to fulfill their work obligations. With such a mindset, staying in Ligue 1 will be challenging.
Injuries and Suspensions
Makon, Moncau, Boakye, and Wadji will miss the match due to injuries.
Interesting Betting Trends
Saint-Etienne has lost four of their last five matches
Away from home, Saint-Etienne has conceded goals in 10 consecutive matches
Projected Lineup:Larseney – Appiah, Batubinsika, Abdelhamid, Kornud – Amugu, Ekwa Elimbi, Mufek – Davitashvili, Stassin, Kafaro.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 2:0
The home team secured their latest victory at this scoreline
6.60Bet «Saint-Étienne» to Score No Goals
In their last five defeats, «Saint-Étienne» failed to score
1.85Bet «Nantes» to Score in the Second Half
In three of their last four matches, «Nantes» scored in the second half
1.65Tip and bets
Nantes clearly recognizes that Saint-Étienne is struggling on the field, so the Canaries will not miss the chance to secure three points on their home ground and strengthen their position in the league standings. The match against their upcoming rival is a great opportunity for this. Furthermore, the hosts have not lost in their last five encounters with them.
Our prediction is a victory for Nantes with odds of 1.75
Betting on Totals
Saint-Étienne is struggling offensively. We believe Nantes will keep a clean sheet at home and likely score a couple of goals against the league's worst team statistically in terms of goals scored and conceded.
Our prediction - at least one team will not score with odds of 1.92
Betting on Corners
Based on the teams' performance at the start of the season, we expect a significant advantage for the home team, leading to more corner kicks.
Our prediction - Nantes will take more corner kicks with odds of 1.66