Nantes vs Angers Prediction and Betting Tips for this Saturday, March 07, 2026. This clash kicks off at 16:00 GMT at the Stade de la Beaujoire. Willy Delajod is the man in charge, while fans can catch the action live on Fanatiz or beIN Connect.
It is a massive basement battle as seventeenth placed Nantes hosts twelfth placed Angers. Both sides are desperate for points to climb away from the drop zone. You can find the best Ligue 1 Prediction right here at XpertStats before the whistle.
Ahmed Kantari is likely sticking to a 3-5-2 formation to find some balance. It has been a rough ride lately for the Canaries. They have only picked up 3 points from their last 5 outings. Scoring just 4 goals in that stretch is quite concerning.
The hosts are missing some key pieces today. Amady Camara and Bahmed Deuff are officially out, leaving the squad thin. Matthis Abline remains the main hope, but he only averages 0.2 goals per 90 minutes. They really need to find a way to break through.
Defensively, things are shaky at the Beaujoire. Chidozie Awaziem has already picked up 7 yellow cards this season. He needs to be careful against the quick counters. They have conceded 1.83 goals on average at home, which is simply far too many to stay safe.
Alexandre Dujeux has his team sitting in a mid table 12th spot. Even so, the offensive output has dried up completely. They have failed to score in their last 3 matches. Scoring only 0.5 goals per game on the road is a massive problem.
Prosper Peter is a doubt for this trip, which could hurt their options. Luckily, Esteban Lepaul is available and he is having a stellar year. With 12 goals already, he is the man the Nantes defenders will be watching every single second on Saturday.
Expect a 4-2-3-1 system from the visitors. They commit very few fouls, which shows they try to keep possession. However, with a low corner count and poor away scoring, finding a win looks tough. This is why our Ligue 1 Prediction favors a very tight game.
FC Nantes coach Ahmed Kantari opted for tactical consistency in the recent 0-1 defeat against Lille, leaving Matthis Abline on the bench despite his return from suspension. Although Abline leads the team with four goals and three assists this season, Kantari prioritized the lineup that previously defeated Le Havre. The international striker eventually featured as a substitute, but Nantes struggled offensively, managing only three shots in a rigid 3-5-2 system.
| GK | A. Lopes |
| DF | C. Awaziem, A. Yusuf, N. Cozza |
| MF | F. Centonze, J. Lepenant, M. Kaba, L. Leroux, D. Machado |
| FW | Y. E. Arabi, M. Abline |
| OUT |
A. Camara(OUT),
B. Deuff(OUT)
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| GK | H. Koffi |
| DF | C. Arcus, O. Camara, J. Lefort, J. Ekomie |
| MF | H. Belkebla, L. Mouton Y. Belkhdim, B. van den Boomen, A. Sbai |
| FW | G. Koyalipou |
| OUT |
P. Peter(QUES)
|
Both teams have struggled immensely to find the back of the net recently. Nantes has failed to score in 38% of their matches this season. Meanwhile, Angers has not scored a single goal in their last 3 fixtures. With an average of only 2.38 total goals per match between them, it is highly likely that this encounter will be a very low scoring affair.
Statistics show that 75% of Angers away matches have ended with under 2.5 goals. They only average 0.5 goals scored per game on the road. Nantes also struggles at home, averaging exactly 1.0 goals per match. Given that 0% of Angers last 5 games saw both teams score, a defensive battle with very few clear cut chances is expected at the Beaujoire.
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Nantes are slight favorites due to home advantage, but their 18th place home record makes a draw a very likely outcome.
The Nantes vs Angers Ligue 1 match will be broadcast live on Fanatiz and beIN Connect.
Kick-off is scheduled for 16:00 (GMT) on Saturday, March 07, 2026.
Nantes will be without Amady Camara and Bahmed Deuff, both of whom are confirmed as out for this fixture.
Our top recommendation is Under 2.5 Goals, given the poor scoring form and statistics of both teams recently.
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