Nantes vs Montpellier: prediction for the Ligue 1 match

Nantes got off to a powerful start in the French Cup, team easily advanced past first rounds, beating Sochaux, Vitre, Brest and Bastia. In the semi-final of that tournament the Canaries faced Monaco. The Yellow-Blues managed to get the game to penalty shoot-out, in which they were more fortunate and booked a spot in the final of that competition. 

After 26 rounds of Ligue 1 Antoine Kombouare's men have 11 victories and six draws, delivering 39 points and an 8th spot in the standings. In the latest match hosts drew to Metz (0:0). 

Coco, Augustin, Simon and Fabio won't feature in the upcoming match. 

Montpellier were not so successful as their opponent in the French Cup - team easily advanced past first stages, but in the round of 16 was defeated by Marseille on penalties. La Paillade achieved a mediocre result in Ligue 1, after 26 rounds team is at the 11th spot in the standings.

The Orange-Blues have 11 victories and four draws, delivering 37 points. After a victory over Lorient (1:0) Olivier Dall'Oglio's men were defeated by Rennes (2:4). 

Mavididi, Ristic, Sakho and Tomas will miss the upcoming game.