LiontipsToulouse vs Nantes. Prediction and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
Toulouse celebrated a club's 50-year anniversary with a relegation to Ligue 2, but they still have the chance to get back to the top-flight after the first season. Les Pitchouns are not happy in the second tier and they are desperate for promotion. After a shaky start, team found the momentum and managed to get into the fight for the Top-3.
In 38 rounds of Ligue 2 they claimed 20 victories and 10 draws, which brought 70 points and the third spot. Violets finished only two points behind the second spot. We should mention that team has the best offensive record - they scored 71 goals. In the first playoff game hosts recorded an easy victory over Grenoble (3:0).
Eight-time champion and three-time Cup holder was losing positions in the league with every year and finally dropped to the bottom of the standings. In 38 rounds The Canaries recorded nine wins and 13 draws, which brought them 40 points and 18th spot in the standings.
We should note that their goal difference is not that bad, so they just were unlucky. Moreover, after a string of victories, Antoine Kombouare's side needed to pick up at least one point in the last match against Montpellier, but Paladines, despite the lack of motivation, beat today's hosts on an away game (2:1).
Trends
СтавкаExact score 2:1
In 3 out of last 6 head-to-head matches both teams scored
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 out of last 4 head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаPenalty: yes
In last two head-to-head matches three penalties were given
Tip and bets
First leg will be decisive for this clash. We expect an attcking football from the hosts, they have a strong offensive line, so they will try to put up as many goals as possible in the first game. Nantes will play defensively and will rely on counter-attacks.
In our opinion, The Violets will find a success in this match, they had a powerful finish of the Ligue 2 season.
Our prediction - Toulouse to win with a (0) handicap
Not many fans are expecting a high score in this game. In our opinion, offensive line is the strongest link of Toulouse, so hosts will try to get advantage of it. We believe that we will see a couple of goals in this fixture.
Our second bet will be on total over 2 goals
