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FC Nantes vs AS Saint-Étienne, Ligue 1 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 1 · 2018-19
Wed 30 Jan 2019 · 20:00 UTC Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

FC Nantes vs AS Saint-ÉtienneLigue 1 at Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau.

Match Details

  • Referee Julien Aube
  • Referee Franck Schneider
  • Referee Djemel Zitouni
  • Referee Jeremy Stinat
  • Referee Floris Aubin

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Jan AS Saint-Étienne H 1–1 D
20 Jan Angers SCO A 0–1 L
16 Jan Nimes Olympique A 0–1 L
13 Jan Stade Rennais FC 1901 H 0–1 L
08 Jan Montpellier HSC H 2–0 W
22 Dec Paris Saint-Germain FC A 0–1 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Jan FC Nantes A 1–1 D
20 Jan Olympique Lyonnais H 1–2 L
16 Jan Olympique de Marseille H 2–1 W
12 Jan En Avant Guingamp A 1–0 W
22 Dec Dijon Football Cote d'Or H 3–0 W
16 Dec OGC Nice A 1–1 D

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. FC Nantes get us underway at Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau.
  • 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Remy Cabella suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 20' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Nantes is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 25' AS Saint-Étienne seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 30' Poor challenge from Kevin Monnet-Paquet. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Nantes must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Diego Carlos on 45 minutes.
  • 50' FC Nantes are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AS Saint-Étienne backline.
  • 55' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Nantes side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 58' A stunning finish from Remy Cabella — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 63' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 64' Another change for FC Nantes made on 64 minute. Rene Krhin leaves to be changed by Enock Kwateng.
  • 69' Over 69 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 70' Assisted by Kalifa Coulibaly with the perfectly-timed delivery and Abdul Majeed Waris makes no mistake. 1-1!
  • 75' Fabio has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 76' AS Saint-Etienne ring the changes. Romain Hamouma has done his job and it is now time for Arnaud Nordin to step up.
  • 80' Samuel Moutoussamy is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gabriel Boschilia at the 80 minute mark.
  • 82' Kalifa Coulibaly was booked on 82.
  • 83' The supporters are chanting for Yannis Salibur. He replaces Lois Diony on 83 minute.
  • 88' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 90' Another change for AS Saint-Etienne made on 90 minute. Kevin Monnet-Paquet leaves to be changed by Kenny.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.11 FC Nantes xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21 AS Saint-Étienne xG
I would bet for: FC Nantes or AS Saint-Étienne 69% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
FC Nantes33% Draw31% AS Saint-Étienne36%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

FC Nantes or Draw
64%
Draw or AS Saint-Étienne
67%
FC Nantes or AS Saint-Étienne
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Nantes23% Draw51% AS Saint-Étienne26%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.1%
0 – 1
10.7%
1 – 0
9.7%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
3.1%
0 – 3
2.7%
3 – 1
2.7%

Asian Handicap — FC Nantes

Handicap FC Nantes covers Push AS Saint-Étienne covers
-2.5 4% 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% 87%
-1 13% 19% 68%
-0.5 32% 68%
+0.5 63% 37%
+1 63% 20% 16%
+1.5 84% 16%
+2 84% 11% 5%
+2.5 95% 5%

Clean Sheet

FC Nantes keeps clean sheet
31%
AS Saint-Étienne keeps clean sheet
34%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.