FC Nantes vs AS Saint-Etienne, Ligue 1 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Nantes vs AS Saint-Etienne — Ligue 1 at Stade de la Beaujoire.
- FC Nantes 34 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
- AS Saint-Etienne 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Francois Letexier
- Referee Mehdi Rahmouni
- Referee Florent Batta
- Referee Bastien Dechepy
- Referee Laurent Coniglio
- Referee
19 games this season
🟨 2.5/game
⚽ 6.7 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Nantes | 34 | 24 |
| 2 | FC Metz | 34 | 17 |
| 3 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Racing Club de Lens | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Lille OSC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Olympique Lyonnais | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Olympique de Marseille | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | AS Monaco FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | RC Strasbourg Alsace | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Toulouse FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | FC Lorient | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Paris FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Stade Brestois 29 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | ES Troyes AC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Angers SCO | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Le Mans FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Le Havre AC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | AJ Auxerre | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | OGC Nice | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May | AS Saint-Etienne | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 May | Olympique Lyonnais | A | 2–3 | L |
| 11 May | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Apr | Racing Club de Lens | A | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Apr | FC Girondins de Bordeaux | H | 5–3 | W |
| 20 Apr | Olympique de Marseille | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May | FC Nantes | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 May | Stade de Reims | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 May | OGC Nice | A | 2–4 | L |
| 30 Apr | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | A | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Apr | AS Monaco FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 20 Apr | FC Girondins de Bordeaux | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stade de la Beaujoire!
- 5' AS Saint-Étienne have won 380 goals from 427 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' 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 Quentin Merlin suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' It’s high time Antoine Kombouare made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 23' FC Nantes is taking the lead after the goal scored by Ludovic Blas on 23.
- 28' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Antoine Kombouare will be considering his options from the bench.
- 33' The 22-year-old Lucas Douath has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 36' The referee has no hesitation. Ludovic Blas is booked for FC Nantes — Yellow card on 36.
- 41' FC Nantes are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 46' It is a substitution in AS Saint-Etienne team. Sada Thioub is replaced by Romain Hamouma on 46 minute.
- 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Nantes and AS Saint-Étienne are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 56' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 61' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Samuel Moutoussamy made 426 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 66' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 69' AS Saint-Etienne make a change. Adil Aouchiche trudges off to be replaced by Enzo Crivelli on 69 minutes.
- 71' A change in the FC Nantes ranks — Kalifa Coulibaly exits the field as Osman Bukari enters on 71.
- 72' FC Nantes ring the changes. Wylan Cyprien has done his job and it is now time for Jean-Kevin Augustin to step up.
- 74' The whistle greets Zaydou Youssouf as he departs to be replaced by Lucas Douath.
- 79' The France Romain Hamouma breaks the deadlock on 79 minutes. 1-1!
- 81' Another change for FC Nantes made on 81 minute. Randal Kolo Muani leaves to be changed by Mohamed Achi Bouakline.
- 85' The referee has no hesitation. Jean-Kevin Augustin is booked for FC Nantes — Yellow card on 85.
- 85' Marcus Coco makes way for Fabio at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Nantes.
- 87' Harold Moukoudi gets the nod from AS Saint-Etienne. He replaces Denis Bouanga and will look to change the dynamic.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
FC Nantes Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Marcus Coco ↓ Fabio 85'
-
10
Ludovic Blas ↓ Dennis Appiah 81'
- 8
- 4
- 18
- 3
- 23
-
7
Kalifa Coulibaly ↓ Osman Bukari 71'
- 21
- 1
- 29
Bench
-
2
Fabio ↑ 85'
- 16
-
20
Jean-Kevin Augustin ↑ 72'
- 24
-
12
Dennis Appiah ↑ 81'
-
26
Osman Bukari ↑ 71'
- 33
- 31
-
32
Mohamed Achi Bouakline ↑ 81'
Coach
Antoine Kombouare
AS Saint-Etienne Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 22
-
10
Wahbi Khazri ↓ Arnaud Nordin 74'
- 8
-
28
Zaydou Youssouf ↓ Lucas Douath 74'
-
20
Denis Bouanga ↓ Harold Moukoudi 87'
- 50
-
9
Sada Thioub ↓ Romain Hamouma 46'
- 14
- 3
-
17
Adil Aouchiche ↓ Enzo Crivelli 69'
Bench
-
31
Enzo Crivelli ↑ 69'
-
18
Arnaud Nordin ↑ 74'
- 11
-
21
Romain Hamouma ↑ 46'
-
2
Harold Moukoudi ↑ 87'
- 26
- 27
-
6
Lucas Douath ↑ 74'
- 40
Coach
Pascal Dupraz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ludovic Blas | 3 |
| Moses Simon | 2 |
| Randal Kolo Muani | 2 |
| Denis Bouanga | 2 |
| Ibrahim Sissoko | 2 |
| Wahbi Khazri | 1 |
| Renaud Emond | 1 |
| Robert Beric | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Nantes Form
AS Saint-Etienne Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.64
FC Nantes xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
AS Saint-Etienne xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
FC Nantes or Draw
76%
Draw or AS Saint-Etienne
49%
FC Nantes or AS Saint-Etienne
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Nantes win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
8.4%
0 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 1
6.1%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
5%
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — FC Nantes
| Handicap | FC Nantes covers | Push | AS Saint-Etienne covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 22% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
FC Nantes keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
AS Saint-Etienne keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.