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-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' That's the starting whistle at Stade des Costieres. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Nimes Olympique and SM Caen.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Nicolas Usaï might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' Mael Durand de Gevigney has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 18' Kelyan Guessoum has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 18.
- 23' 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.
- 28' SM Caen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 33' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 38' Over 38 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 43' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Nicolas Usaï will be considering his options from the bench.
- 44' Lamine Fomba was booked on 44.
- 45' The referee shows SM Caen player a Yellow card on 45.
- 50' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 55' SM Caen fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 60' 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 Moussa Kone suffering a number of foals already.
- 65' Jean N'Guessan gets the nod from Nimes Olympique. He replaces Jens Thomasen and will look to change the dynamic.
- 68' Caleb Zady Sery is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yoann Court at the 68 minute mark.
- 68' A moment of madness from Mael Durand de Gevigney on 68 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Nimes Olympique will be frustrated.
- 73' Both keepers have barely been tested. Nimes Olympique and SM Caen are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 76' Another change for Nimes Olympique made on 76 minute. Scotty Sadzoute leaves to be changed by Niclas Eliasson.
- 77' Samuel Essende is having his name booked by the referee on 77.
- 78' SM Caen ring the changes. Samuel Essende has done his job and it is now time for Godson Kyeremeh to step up.
- 83' A quiet spell here at Stade des Costieres. SM Caen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 84' Elias Mar Omarsson is replacing Moussa Kone for the Nimes Olympique side.
- 89' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 90' The crowd applauds Djibril Diani as he leaves the pitch. Iyad Mohamed steps in for SM Caen.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
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.