Nantes vs Angers Prediction - Ligue 1: A Challenge for the Canaries

The match between Nantes and Angers at 11:00 PM on March 7, 2026, at Stade de la Beaujoire is considered one of the crucial clashes in the relegation battle in Ligue 1. Currently, the home team Nantes is in 17th place with only 17 points, while Angers is in 12th place with 29 points.

Current context and form

Nantes is having an incredibly difficult season. After 24 matches, the team has only managed 4 wins, 5 draws, and 15 losses. Even more worrying, Nantes' defense is one of the weakest in the league, having conceded 41 goals, an average of 1.7 goals per game. In their last 5 matches, their performance has been 1 win and 4 losses.

Conversely, Angers, while not spectacular, has maintained a safe distance from the bottom of the table. With 8 wins and 5 draws after 24 rounds, they currently have 29 points. Angers' form in their last 5 matches shows improvement with 2 consecutive wins after a series of 3 losses, indicating a psychological recovery ahead of their upcoming away game.

Head-to-head statistics and goal-scoring performance

The head-to-head history in the last 5 matches shows absolute balance, with each team winning 2 matches and drawing 1. However, in their most recent encounter in December 2025, Angers asserted their dominance with a resounding 4-1 victory over Nantes.

Notably, both teams are struggling with finishing, having scored only 22 goals in 24 matches, a modest average of 0.9 goals per game. This foreshadows a tight match with few goals scored at Stade de la Beaujoire.

Team situation and tactical predictions

On the home side, Nantes were fortunate not to suffer any significant personnel losses. This allowed the coach to field his strongest possible lineup in search of valuable points at home. Meanwhile, Angers are facing uncertainty in their defense as goalkeeper H. Koffi is suffering a hand injury and defender P. Peter has a muscle problem; the availability of both remains uncertain.

Experts believe Angers has the advantage in terms of form and standing in this match. With a 45% probability of a win or draw for the away team, Nantes only has about a 10% chance of securing all three points based on their recent performances. Angers will likely employ a defensive counter-attacking strategy to exploit weaknesses in Nantes' defense.

Predict the result

Based on the statistics, a draw or a minimal win for Angers is the most likely scenario. The match is predicted to have fewer than 3.5 goals scored due to the limited attacking capabilities of both sides.

Team lineup updated at 22:30 on 07/03/2026

Official lineup

Nante

Diagram: 5-3-2

CoachAhmed Kantari

Starting lineup:

• 1. Anthony Lopes (G)
• 18. Fabien Centonze (D)
• 6. Chidozie Awaziem (D)
• 2. Ali Youssef (D)
• 3. Nicolas Cozza (D)
• 27. Driver Machado (D)
• 8. Johann Lepenant (M)
• 21. Mohamed Kaba (M)
• 66. Louis Leroux (M)
• 37. Ignatius Ganago (F)
• 10. Matthis Abline (F)

Substitutes:

• 30. Patrik Carlgren
• 26. Uroš Radaković
• 24. Frédéric Guilbert
• 98. Kelvin Amian
• 17. Dehmaine Tabibou
• 20. Rémy Cabella
• 13. Francis Coquelin
• 31. Mostafa Mohamed
• 19. Youssef El Arabi

Anglers

Diagram: 3-5-2

CoachAlexandre Dujeux

Starting lineup:

• 12. Hervé Koffi (G)
• 24. Emmanuel Biumla (D)
• 4. Ousmane Camara (D)
• 21. Jordan Lefort (D)
• 2. Carlens Arcus (M)
• 14. Yassin Belkhdim (M)
• 93. Haris Belkebla (M)
• 8. Branco van den Boomen (M)
• 3. Jacques Ekomié (M)
• 7. Amine Sbai (F)
• 9. Goduine Koyalipou (F)

Substitutes:

• 16. Melvin Zinga
• 5. Marius Courcoul
• 25. Abdoulaye Bamba
• 26. Florent Hanin
• 27. Lilian Raolisoa
• 6. Louis Mouton
• 15. Pierrick Capelle
• 31. Djibirin Harouna
• 36. Lanroy Machine