Nimes Olympique vs Chamois Niortais FC, Ligue 2 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Nimes Olympique vs Chamois Niortais FC — Ligue 2 at Stade des Costieres.
- Nimes Olympique 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Chamois Niortais FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Saint-Étienne | 7 | 16 |
| 2 | Red Star FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stade de Reims | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Montpellier HSC | 7 | 12 |
| 5 | FC Metz | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 7 | 10 |
| 7 | FC Annecy | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 7 | 9 |
| 10 | Pau FC | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | USL Dunkerque | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | En Avant Guingamp | 7 | 8 |
| 13 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | FC Nantes | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Clermont Foot 63 | 7 | 6 |
| 17 | US Boulogne Côte d'Opale | 7 | 5 |
| 18 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 7 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | Chamois Niortais FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Jan | Le Havre AC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Jan | FC Metz | H | 1–4 | L |
| 30 Dec | FC Annecy | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | En Avant Guingamp | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Nov | Chamois Niortais FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | Nimes Olympique | A | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Jan | AS Saint-Étienne | H | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Jan | Rodez Aveyron Football | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Dec | Pau FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | FC Metz | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Nov | Nimes Olympique | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Nimes Olympique and Chamois Niortais FC get this one started.
- 5' Nimes Olympique 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.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 12' What a moment for Malik Tchokounte! That strike on 12 puts his side firmly in control.
- 17' Pablo Pagis does the damage! The net is bulging and Nimes Olympique surge ahead!
- 18' Pablo Pagis is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 23' Nicolas Benezet needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 28' Both keepers have barely been tested. Nimes Olympique and Chamois Niortais FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 31' What a moment for Bilal Boutobba! That strike on 31 puts his side firmly in control.
- 35' Against the run of play, Pablo Pagis has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 36' A stunning finish from Pablo Pagis — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 39' Chamois Niortais FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 39.
- 40' Chamois Niortais FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 40.
- 44' A meaty challenge results in booking for Malik Tchokounte on 44.
- 46' The whistle greets Samuel Renel as he departs to be replaced by Mootaz Zemzemi.
- 51' Nimes Olympique are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Chamois Niortais FC backline.
- 52' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dylan Durivaux on 52.
- 57' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Rui Almeida will be considering his options from the bench.
- 62' Nimes Olympique are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Chamois Niortais FC's shape.
- 63' Goal! Samy Benchama scores his 1 goal in 424 matches.
- 67' Junior Olaitan gets the nod from Chamois Niortais FC. He replaces Charles Kabore and will look to change the dynamic.
- 72' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 77' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 80' Nimes Olympique make a change. Nicolas Benezet trudges off to be replaced by Jens Thomasen on 80 minutes.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Ryan Bakayoko. He replaces Amadou Sagna on 82 minute.
- 86' Nimes Olympique ring the changes. Rafiki Said Ahamada has done his job and it is now time for Thibaut Vargas to step up.
- 87' Malik Tchokounte makes way for Moussa Kone at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Nimes Olympique.
- Another three points for Nimes Olympique.
Lineups
Nimes Olympique Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 10
- 97
- 28
- 2
- 1
- 15
- 21
- 4
- 11
- 19
Bench
- 65
- 16
- 8
- 20
- 14
- 35
- 33
- 33
Chamois Niortais FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 1
-
25
Charles Kabore ↓ Junior Olaitan 67'
- 27
- 10
- 21
-
20
Amadou Sagna ↓ Ryan Bakayoko 82'
-
17
Samuel Renel ↓ Mootaz Zemzemi 46'
- 26
-
9
Kevin Rocheteau ↓ Yanis Merdji 46'
- 14
Bench
-
7
Mootaz Zemzemi ↑ 46'
- 2
-
11
Yanis Merdji ↑ 46'
- 18
- 16
-
15
Junior Olaitan ↑ 67'
-
22
Ryan Bakayoko ↑ 82'
Coach
Rui Almeida
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pablo Pagis | 4 |
| Mootaz Zemzemi | 2 |
| Malik Tchokounte | 2 |
| Bilal Boutobba | 1 |
| Samy Benchama | 1 |
| Niclas Eliasson | 1 |
| Joseph Mendes | 1 |
Head to Head
Nimes Olympique Form
Chamois Niortais FC Form
2023-01-28
Nimes Olympique
3–2
Chamois Niortais FC
L
2023-01-16
Chamois Niortais FC
0–1
AS Saint-Étienne
L
2023-01-10
Rodez Aveyron Football
1–1
Chamois Niortais FC
D
2022-12-30
Chamois Niortais FC
2–1
Pau FC
W
2022-12-26
FC Metz
0–0
Chamois Niortais FC
D
2022-11-12
Chamois Niortais FC
1–1
Nimes Olympique
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.57
Nimes Olympique xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34
Chamois Niortais FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Nimes Olympique win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.91
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Nimes Olympique or Draw
71%
Draw or Chamois Niortais FC
55%
Nimes Olympique or Chamois Niortais FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Nimes Olympique win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
7.4%
0 – 0
7.2%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.5%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Nimes Olympique
| Handicap | Nimes Olympique covers | Push | Chamois Niortais FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 20% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Nimes Olympique keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Chamois Niortais FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

