LiontipsSaint-Etienne vs Nantes. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
Saint-Etienne got off to a successful start in the French Cup, team recorded a narrow victory over Lyon Duchere (1:0). Team is in a catastrophic situation in Ligue 1. Saints completely failed the start of the season and only at the end of October team picked up the first point in the match against Angers (2:2) and on November 7 team recorded the first victory over Clermont (3:2).
Team currently has two victories and seven draws in their asset, which brought 12 points and a 20th spot in the standings. Team has the worst defensive record in the league - The Greens conceded 39 goals.
Bouanga, Green, Neyou Noupa and Hamouma are on team's injuried list.
Nantes got off to a successful start in the new season - team is fighting in every single match and currently they sit at the mid-table. The Canaries have seven victories and four draws in their asset, which brought 25 points.
In two most recent rounds visitors recorded victories - over Lorient (1:0) and Lens (3:2). Team's offensive line is looking great, they scored 24 goals. A first stage of the French Cup was successful for the team - The Yellow-Greens beat Sochaux in the penalty shoot-out (1:0 on pens).
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
3 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches ended in a draw
СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
This bet played in 3 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 out of 6 most recent matches of Saint-Etienne
Tip and bets
Hosts have no margin for error, they have nowhere to retreat now, while Nantes are on a two-game winning streak, so visitors will be extremely motivated for the match.
We think that opponents won't sit out on defense in this match. In 4 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches both teams managed to score, so we are expecting the same result in this match.
Our prediction - both teams to score
3 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches ended in a draw and we are expecting the same result today. It will be a positive outcome for both teams, any point is extremely important for them.
Our second bet is on a draw
