Nantes vs Nice Prediction & Betting Tips (20 October)

After 3 first matches with a positive result of 7 points pocketed out of 9, Nantes is marking time. The Canaries have not won since August 31. They suffered a 2-0 defeat at Lyon before the break. With 10 points on the clock, Antoine Kombouaré's team is currently 10th in the standings. However, it will have to quickly return to victory to avoid getting closer to the relegation zone. Nantes have conceded at least one goal in each of their last 5 Ligue 1 matches.

 Nice have the same number of points as their opponent, 9, with also a record of 2 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Its favorable goal difference, however, allows it to position itself ahead of FC Nantes in the standings, in 9th place with 2 points behind the first place for access to the European Cup. The Aiglons remain in draws against Lens 0-0 away and PSG 1-1 at home before the break . Between these results, they were heavily beaten at Lazio Rome 4-1 in the league stage of the Europa League. 

This resumption match of the championship will take place on the Nantes side without right-back Coco (potential starter) and midfielder Douglas Augusto, who is obliged to serve a suspension. They will be back the next day. The long-term injured Centonze remains out, which could also be the case for full-back Duverne, young striker Guirassy (1 goal) and winger Kadewere (no goals). Absent against Lyon before the break while he remained in 2 scoring matches, midfielder Lepenant is back this weekend . Le Gym is harmed by the suspension of its very important central defender Dante. In addition, Franck Haise must still cope without the injured Bard (left side), Moffi and Laborde (attackers).

A player with significant playing time last season, Sanson has not yet been able to play this season due to injury. A package which should continue against Nantes. Released due to injury before the break, the versatile Ndayishimiye is uncertain. Guessand, who faces his former club this Sunday, has scored 3 goals since the start of the year.