Nantes vs St Etienne Prediction & Betting Tips (29 September)

Often forced to maintain in previous seasons, FC Nantes would undoubtedly like to treat themselves to a quieter exercise without having to fear for their place in the elite. The Cité des Ducs de Bretagne club has also started this championship rather well, taking 8 points during the first 5 days. Victorious ahead of Auxerre 2-0 and Montpellier 1-3, Antoine Kombouaré's men were only beaten at the end of the match by a good team from Reims 1-2 before taking a point at neighboring Angevin last week 1 -1. Also, the Canaries are in 5th position at the start of this 6th day. On the other hand, a reaction is eagerly awaited from AS Saint-Etienne, whether from observers but also and especially from supporters.

The Forez club indeed experienced a huge humiliation last week by losing very heavily to Nice 8-0. However, the Greens had previously won their first victory of the season against Lille 1-0 with certainly quite a bit of success. Before these two meetings, Olivier Dall'Oglio's men had started the season with 3 first losses suffered against Monaco 1-0, Le Havre 0-2 and Brest 4-0. It is therefore very logical that the Stéphanois are already stuck in the red zone, in 17th position in the ranking.

FC Nantes will have to approach this meeting without the important Centonze, the striker Guirassy and the promising young Mahamoud who have been on the sidelines for several weeks already. Still too close to play in the derby against Sco last week, playmaker Mollet is this time expected for this match. Antoine Kombouaré will in any case be able to count on the dynamic Nigerian winger Moses Simon who has already scored 2 goals and delivered an assist this season. Watch out for young Mathis Abline (1 goal), former Lyonnais Kadewere (2 assists), Egyption Mohamed and young midfielder Lepenant who scored his penalty against Angers last week. As for the Greens, replacement Cheikh Fall, long-term package, new left winger Augustine Boakye (Wolfsberger) and striker Ibrahima Wadji will not be operational for this trip to Beaujoire.

That's not all since the starting right back Maçon, the midfielder Monconduit and the defender Briançon should also be absent. Left back Cornud is uncertain. Against Nice, the Batubinsika – Abdelhamid hinge experienced a real nightmare.