Strasbourg vs Nantes Prediction 06.10.2023

• Competition: France &— Ligue 1
• Date: Friday, 6th, October 2023
• Kickoff: 20:00 UTC +1 / 21.00 CEST
• Venue: Stade de la Meinau (Strasbourg)

Strasbourg and Nantes are set to face each other at Stade de la Meinau in the eighth round of the French Ligue 1. Both teams are eager to bounce back from their weekend defeats and secure a win.

Strasbourg, who narrowly avoided relegation from Ligue 1 last season by securing the 15th spot with a mere five-point margin above the drop zone, has made significant changes within the club to improve their chances for the 2023-24 season. With new ownership and Patrick Vieira leading the team, as well as exciting summer signings, Le Racing should no longer worry about relegation and instead focus on competing in European tournaments. However, Strasbourg has experienced a mixed start to the season, with three wins, three losses, and one draw, indicating some instability.

Similar to Strasbourg, Nantes had a challenging season in Ligue 1. They came close to being relegated, but were able to hold on to their top-flight status by winning a narrow 1-0 victory over Angers on the final day, who were already relegated. With Pierre Aristouy now in charge, Les Canaris hope to have a less stressful campaign and secure their place in the top division more quickly. Despite a difficult start with two consecutive losses, it seems that Nantes’ season is slowly improving, as they have earned eight points from their last five matches.

Strasbourg vs Nantes Betting Tips: Strasbourg to Win

Despite a mixed start to the season, Strasbourg has been able to secure seven out of 10 points on their home ground, suggesting that it will be their main source of points this season. Additionally, on Friday, they will host Nantes, who have the second-worst defensive record in Ligue 1, conceding 15 goals, only behind Lorient. Nantes has also allowed the ball to find their net 14 times in the first seven rounds, indicating a lack of defensive discipline. This issue was evident in their 1-3 loss to Rennes last weekend, which marked the third time in their last five matches that they conceded three or more goals.

Furthermore, the yellow-jerseyed men have struggled to find success when playing outside of their home turf, with only one win in their previous ten Ligue 1 away matches, while enduring seven defeats during this period. A closer examination of Nantes’ away games reveals a particular struggle on Fridays. Specifically, Les Canaris have failed to secure a victory in their last eight away matches scheduled on this day, managing only three draws and suffering five losses. It is worth mentioning that one of these losses occurred against Strasbourg four years ago, where they were defeated 1-2 at Stade de la Meinau, also on a Friday.

Moreover, Nantes will be considerably weakened by the absence of their leading goal scorer, Egyptian Mostafa Mohamed (5 goals). With this in mind, it’s difficult to place trust in Nantes at this juncture. Hence, the prospect of Strasbourg claiming victory should be taken into consideration.