Nantes - Clermont Foot

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89'		1 - 2	Goal	J. Allevinah	S. Nicholson (Assist)
47'		1 - 1	Goal	F. Mollet	B. Traoré (Assist)
29'		0 - 1	Goal	S. Nicholson

74'		B. Traoré	Roughing
73'		B. Traoré	Roughing
54'		J. Gastien	Foul
39'		F. Mollet
38'		F. Mollet	Foul

87'			In:	E. Cömert	Out:	J. Duverne
75'			In:	M. Coco	Out:	F. Centonze
73'			In:	A. Virginius	Out:	E. Rashani
72'			In:	B. Boutobba	Out:	M. Cham
72'			In:	M. Gonalons	Out:	Y. Magnin
64'			In:	J. Gastien	Out:	H. Keïta
51'			In:	C. Konaté	Out:	Y. Armougom
46'			In:	Pedro Chirivella	Out:	K. Bamba

Nantes - Clermont Foot Predictions

Prediction: Nantes or draw

Best odds: 1.29

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In the upcoming Ligue 1 clash at the Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau, home side Nantes will be looking to capitalize on their home turf advantage against a struggling Clermont Foot. With predictions leaning towards a Nantes victory or draw, the stakes are high as both teams aim to improve their league standings.

Key Players

For Nantes, the midfield dynamism of Samuel Moutoussamy will be crucial. With a rating of 6.74, his ability to control the game's tempo, evidenced by his 281 total passes and 10 key passes, can be a game-changer. Upfront, Marcus Regis Coco brings an attacking threat with his direct play, scoring once from his 3 shots on target. Defensively, Jean-Charles Victor Castelletto stands out with a rating of 6.80, and his 659 passes highlight his role as a defensive anchor and a ball-playing center-back.

Clermont Foot will rely on the attacking prowess of Grejohn Kyei, who leads the front line with determination, as shown by his 4 shots on target and a goal to his name. In the midfield, Yohann Magnin's work rate and ability to create chances, with 368 passes and 6 key passes, will be vital for Clermont's hopes of upsetting the home side. At the back, Cheick Oumar Konaté will be tasked with marshaling the defense, contributing not only in defense with his 275 passes but also adding to the attack with 13 key passes and a goal.

Recent Form

Nantes' form has been a mixed bag with a record of LLWDL in their last five games, indicating inconsistency in their performances. They've managed to secure 18 points from 16 games, placing them at the 11th spot in the league. On the other hand, Clermont Foot is battling relegation fears, sitting at 18th with a concerning form of LDLDL. They've accumulated just 11 points from the same number of matches, highlighting their struggle to find winning ways this season.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head encounters between the two teams in recent times have been relatively tight. The last match at Clermont Foot's ground ended in a narrow 1-0 victory for Nantes, while the two previous encounters both ended in draws, signaling a closely contested rivalry. The results of these matches - a 1-0 win for Nantes on September 17, 2023, a goalless draw on January 29, 2023, and a 1-1 stalemate on October 30, 2022 - suggest that there's little to separate the two sides when they meet.

Prediction

Considering the recent form of both teams, the key player matchups, and historical head-to-head results, the prediction leans towards a Nantes victory or a draw. Nantes, with a home advantage and a relatively better form, hold a 45% chance of winning, while the probability of a draw stands at another 45%. Clermont Foot, facing relegation threats, only has a 10% chance of taking all three points according to the predictions.

The match is expected to be a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 goals predicted for the home side and under 1.5 for the visitors. The advice for those looking to place bets would be a 'Double chance: Nantes or draw', considering the total prediction percentages of 63.2% for Nantes and 36.8% for Clermont Foot.

In conclusion, while both teams will undoubtedly fight for a much-needed victory, Nantes' superior form, coupled with their home advantage and the strength of key players like Samuel Moutoussamy, Marcus Regis Coco, and Jean-Charles Victor Castelletto, should see them through as the favorites to come out on top or at least secure a point in this encounter.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

67%

33%

Attacking Potential

40%

60%

Defensive Potential

64%

36%

Poisson Distribution

59%

41%

Stregth H2H

85%

15%

Goals H2H

64%

36%

Wins the game

63%

37%

Nantes - Clermont Foot Head to Head

14/01	Nantes	1 - 2	Clermont Foot
17/09	Clermont Foot	0 - 1	Nantes
29/01	Clermont Foot	0 - 0	Nantes
30/10	Nantes	1 - 1	Clermont Foot

Ligue 1 standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Paris Saint Germain	28	18	9	1	65	24	41	63
2	Stade Brestois 29	28	15	8	5	41	23	18	53
3	Lille	28	13	10	5	42	25	17	49
4	Monaco	27	14	7	6	52	38	14	49
5	Nice	28	12	8	8	28	22	6	44
6	Lens	28	12	7	9	37	30	7	43
7	Reims	28	11	7	10	35	36	-1	40
8	Marseille	28	10	9	9	41	33	8	39
9	Rennes	27	10	9	8	40	33	7	39
10	Lyon	27	10	5	12	31	41	-10	35
11	Toulouse	28	8	9	11	32	36	-4	33
12	Strasbourg	28	8	9	11	30	39	-9	33
13	Montpellier	28	8	9	11	35	40	-5	32
14	LE Havre	28	6	10	12	27	36	-9	28
15	Nantes	27	8	4	15	26	42	-16	28
16	Lorient	28	6	8	14	35	52	-17	26
17	Metz	28	6	5	17	28	48	-20	23
18	Clermont Foot	28	4	9	15	20	47	-27	21