Matchday 31 in Ligue 1 between Nantes and Toulouse will take place on April 27 at the Stade de la Beaujoire. Nantes vs. Toulouse: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Nantes
The club from western France drew with PSG in a rescheduled Matchday 29 fixture (1-1), remaining unbeaten against the Parisians this season and extending their scoring streak in the league to five matches. However, defensively, Nantes is far from perfect, having kept only four clean sheets all season in Ligue 1. They are currently 14th in the standings, four points clear of the relegation playoff zone. Notably, their first-round encounter with Toulouse ended in a goalless draw for Antoine Kombouaré's side.
- The team has scored in 15 of their last 18 Ligue 1 matches.
- Nantes has conceded in 26 of their last 28 league matches.
- At home, the club has not lost in 6 of their last 8 league matches (3 wins, 3 draws).
Predicted lineup for Nantes (5-3-2)
Patrik Carlgren – Nicolas Cozza, Nicolas Pallois, Kelvin Amian, Jean-Charles Castelletto, Nathan Zeze – Pedro Chirivella, Joann Lepenant, Douglas Augusto – Matthis Abline, Moses Simon.
Midfielder Marcus Coco is serving a three-match suspension and will miss this game.
Toulouse
The team from southern France lost 0-1 to Reims in the last round, marking their fifth consecutive league defeat. They have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six league matches, conceding at least twice in four of those games. This poor run has seen the team drop to 12th in the standings, seven points above the relegation playoff zone.
- Toulouse failed to score for the first time in 8 league matches in the last round.
- The club has conceded in 5 of their last 6 away Ligue 1 matches.
- The team has not won in 12 of their last 14 league matches (4 draws, 8 losses).
Predicted lineup for Toulouse (3-4-3)
Guillaume Restes – Mark McKenzie, Charlie Cresswell, Djibril Sidibe – Gabriel Suazo, Vincent Sierro, Cristian Casseres, Aron Donnum – Joshua King, Yann Gboho, Frank Magri.
Defender Mark McKenzie is serving a two-match suspension and will miss the upcoming game.
Referee
Florent Batta (France)
Matches – 11 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 40;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.6;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 55%.
Nantes vs. Toulouse: Match Prediction
A draw against PSG is a significant achievement for any team in the lower half of the standings, so I believe this local success will boost Nantes' morale, who had been alternating between wins and losses before facing PSG. The fact that Antoine Kombouaré's side has scored in 6 of their last 8 home Ligue 1 matches also increases the likelihood, in my opinion, that the hosts will be able to secure points in the upcoming match.
Toulouse, on the other hand, is in a slump after five consecutive defeats and even failed to score against Reims in the last round. To break out of this crisis, the team would be better off playing at home rather than traveling to a club that is on an emotional high and motivated by their proximity to the relegation zone.
Additionally, Nantes has not lost to Toulouse in 6 of their last 7 home meetings in Ligue 1, winning four times during this stretch. I believe Antoine Kombouaré's side will not lose to a convenient opponent who is clearly struggling. My prediction: Nantes win or draw
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.