Nimes Olympique vs SM Caen, Ligue 2 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Nimes Olympique vs SM Caen — Ligue 2 at Stade des Costieres.
- Nimes Olympique 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- SM Caen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Saint-Etienne | 12 | 28 |
| 2 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | Montpellier HSC | 12 | 24 |
| 4 | Stade de Reims | 12 | 21 |
| 5 | Pau FC | 12 | 20 |
| 6 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | FC Metz | 12 | 17 |
| 8 | Red Star FC | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Annecy | 12 | 16 |
| 10 | USL Dunkerque | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | En Avant Guingamp | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | US Boulogne Cote d'Opale | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | FC Nantes | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | Clermont Foot 63 | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | FC Sochaux-Montbeliard | 12 | 11 |
| 17 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 12 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul | SM Caen | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 May | SC Bastia | H | 0–2 | L |
| 07 May | Toulouse FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Apr | AS Nancy-Lorraine | A | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Apr | Rodez Aveyron Football | H | 3–2 | W |
| 19 Apr | US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul | Nimes Olympique | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 May | Rodez Aveyron Football | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 May | US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole | H | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Apr | En Avant Guingamp | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Apr | AJ Auxerre | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Apr | Paris FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Nimes Olympique vs SM Caen — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Yassine Benrahou made 391 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' The 39-year-old Benoit Poulain has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 18' Nimes Olympique receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 18.
- 23' SM Caen 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.
- 28' Yoann Court is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for SM Caen tonight.
- 33' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 38' 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 Mael Durand de Gevigney suffering a number of foals already.
- 43' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Stephane Moulin will be considering his options from the bench.
- 44' The referee shows Nimes Olympique player a Yellow card on 44.
- 45' It’s a booking for SM Caen player. Alex Mendy gets a Yellow card.
- 50' The energy levels are beginning to show. Stephane Moulin might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 55' A quiet spell here at Stade des Costieres. Nimes Olympique seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 60' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Jean N'Guessan. He replaces Jens Thomasen on 65 minute.
- 68' The whistle greets Yoann Court as he departs to be replaced by Caleb Zady Sery.
- 68' Mael Durand de Gevigney catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 68.
- 73' Malik Tchokounte has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 76' Niclas Eliasson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Scotty Sadzoute at the 76 minute mark.
- 77' Samuel Essende catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 77.
- 78' Another substitution for SM Caen to replace Samuel Essende by Godson Kyeremeh on 78 minute.
- 83' Jens Thomasen has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 84' Moussa Kone makes way for Elias Mar Omarsson at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Nimes Olympique.
- 89' It is a cagey affair so far. Nimes Olympique in their trying to find a way past SM Caen's compact .
- 90' Iyad Mohamed is replacing Djibril Diani for the SM Caen side.
- The final score is 0-1.
Lineups
Nimes Olympique Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 18
- 12
- 28
- 22
- 16
- 2
- 8
- 3
- 14
- 4
Bench
- 7
- 9
- 10
- 97
- 1
- 17
- 21
Coach
Nicolas Usaï
SM Caen Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 27
- 1
- 29
- 19
-
11
Yoann Court ↓ Caleb Zady Sery 68'
- 99
- 24
- 4
- 6
-
28
Djibril Diani ↓ Iyad Mohamed 90'
Bench
- 16
- 9
-
10
Caleb Zady Sery ↑ 68'
-
7
Godson Kyeremeh ↑ 78'
- 22
-
34
Iyad Mohamed ↑ 90'
- 20
Coach
Stephane Moulin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alex Mendy | 4 |
| Nuno Da Costa | 2 |
| Godson Kyeremeh | 2 |
| Thibaut Vargas | 1 |
| Rafiki Said Ahamada | 1 |
| Umut Bozok | 1 |
| Hianga Mananga Mbock | 1 |
| Loick Landre | 1 |
Head to Head
Nimes Olympique Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.1
Nimes Olympique xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
SM Caen xG
I would bet for:
Nimes Olympique or SM Caen 69% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: SM Caen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.21
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Nimes Olympique or Draw
66%
Draw or SM Caen
65%
Nimes Olympique or SM Caen
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13.2%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.8%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
4.1%
1 – 3
2.7%
3 – 1
2.7%
0 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Nimes Olympique
| Handicap | Nimes Olympique covers | Push | SM Caen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 20% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 20% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Nimes Olympique keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
SM Caen keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.