The Ligue 1 fixture, Olympique de Marseille vs. FC Nantes, kicks off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on Wednesday, April 20, at the Stade Vélodrome.
FC Nantes bagged a point against SCO Angers over the weekend following a 1-1 draw at Stade de la Beaujoire. A goal from Angers’ Sofiane Boufal (19') had put the Black & Whites in the lead, before another goal from Coulibaly (53') saw parity restored at both ends, seven minutes shy of the hour mark. Nates dropped one spot off the table following the draw, moving from 9th to 10th place, having picked up 47 points from 13W, 8D, and 11L. Antoine Kombouaré, who hasn't won in two games, LLWDD, is looking to pick up three points against Marseille on Wednesday. For this clash against Les Olympiens, La Maison Jaune could appear with the 4—2—3—1 formation, leaving Coulibaly in attack. Meanwhile, FC Nantes have no new injury worries ahead of Wednesday's game.
The Yellow House takes on Les Dogues this weekend, looking to pick themselves up after last weekend’s defeat to ESTAC. The Ligue 1 fixture, F.C. Nantes vs. LOSC Lille, kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, March 19, at Stade de la Beaujoire.
A single goal from Ike Ugbo (43') left Nantes with a 1-0 defeat to Troyes last weekend at Stade de l'Aube. With chances few and far between, the Canaries had failed to convert a fine opportunity to get ahead two minutes before Ugbo struck for what became the only goal of the game. The defeat was the first in five games for the Yellow House, WWDWL, as they moved one spot down the table from 6th to 7th place, while having 42 points from 12W, 6D, & 10L. FCN could see back-to-back defeats for the first time, having last done so in August/September 2021 (3). Nantes has picked up only one victory over Les Dogues in 25 episodes spanning seven years, and are looking to break the septennial winless duck this weekend. For this match against Lille, Antoine Kombouaré could line up the 3—4—3 formation with Randal Kolo Muani at the center of the attacking trio. In other related news, Anthony Limbombe’s lawyer has demanded that the LFP dock points from Nantes following their failure to re-instate the Belgian winger, Anthony Limbombe, back into the squad. The 27-year-old has not trained with the professional team for almost two years, despite challenging his current situation three times before the LFP.
Following the narrow victory over Les rouges et blancs on Matchday 24, the Yellow House are back in the League of Talents against Les Parisiens, hoping to cause an upset at the weekend. FC Nantes vs. Paris Saint-Germain F.C. kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, February 19, at Stade de la Beaujoire.
Nantes picked up a 1-0 win over Stade de Reims on home soil last weekend, courtesy of a single goal from Nigeria’s Moses Simon (17'). Having returned to winning ways, DLWLW, 9th-placed Nantes have 35 points from 10W, 5D, & 9L. Nantes have won six of their last nine Ligue 1 games [6W, 2D, & 1L] and an unlikely win here would see those figures tell an improved story at the end of the weekend. However, a poor goal record against Les Parisiens could leave Antoine Kombouaré slightly worried ahead of Saturday’s game. Nantes have let in at least a goal in each of their last 21 games against PSG [52 goals in total], which remains their longest such run against an opponent in Ligue 1. On the numbers, Nantes have a goal ratio of 1.29 goals per game this season, having scored 31 goals in 24 Ligue 1 games. The Yellow House has conceded 28 goals [an average of 1.17 goals conceded per game] and has a G.D. of +3. A 3—4—3 formation with Moses Simon, Ludovic Blas, and Randal Kolo Muani in attack is expected from Antoine Kombouaré for this fixture against PSG.
The Ligue 1 fixture, RC Strasbourg Alsace vs. FC Nantes, kicks off at 15:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, February 6, at the Stade de la Meinau.
La Maison Jaune are coming off the back of a 2-0 win over Brest in last Friday's round-of-16 French Cup clash. Back in Ligue 1, Nantes picked up three points right before the winter break in the 4-2 win over Lorient at the Stade de la Beaujoire. The Canaries remain in 9th place despite the impressive victory over FC Lorient, having 32 points from 9W, 5D, and 8L. Nantes are in search of back-to-back victories, having recently returned to winning ways after two games without a victory, WWDLW. The Yellow House have 30 goals after 22 Ligue 1 games, which translates to a goal ratio of 1.36 goals scored per game. So far this season, La Maison Jaune have conceded 27 goals [an average of 1.23 goals per match] and have a G.D. of +3. Antoine Kombouaré and Les Canaris could line up in the defensive 5—3—2 formation to keep Strasbourg away from Alban Lafont, who is expected in goal for Sunday’s game. Meanwhile, Ludovic Blas and Randal Kolo Muani are expected in attack.
The Ligue 1 fixture, OGC Nice vs. FC Nantes, kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Friday, January 14, at Allianz Riviera.
The Yellow House was unable to find a way past Monaco over the weekend and had to settle for a point in the goalless draw at the Stade de la Beaujoire. The draw saw Nantes drop two spots off the table, moving from 7th to 9th place, having picked up 29 points from 8W, 5D, and 7L. La Maison Jaune has the form, LWWWD, ahead of this fixture against the Eagles. Nantes have hit the back of the net 25 times after 20 Ligue 1 games, but conceded 23 goals (an average of 1.15 goals per match) and have a G.D. of +2. A 4—1—4—1 formation, with Randal Kolo Muani in attack, is expected from Antoine Kombouaré for this fixture against OGC Nice. Muani reiterated his desire to remain focused despite a contract expiration on the horizon. I don’t think about the future or what the media say, Muani said earlier in the week. We’ll talk about everything else at the end of the season, he added.
FC Nantes vs. AS Monaco kicks off at 17:05 (GMT+1) on Sunday, January 9, at Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau.
Nantes picked up three victories in a row, DLWWW, following the narrow 1-0 win over St-Étienne at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard right before the winter break. The Yellow House started on the front foot but failed to hit the back of the net in the first forty-five despite several clear-cut chances. However, it was St-Étienne who emerged as the dominant side after the break. It appeared both sides were heading for a draw until a remarkable solo effort from Kolo Muani (83') saw him leave four opposing green shirts behind for the only goal of the game. The victory saw La Maison Jaune move three spots up the Ligue 1 table, from 10th to 7th place, having picked up 28 points from 8W, 4D, and 7L. The Canaries flew into the next round of the French Cup last Sunday, following a comfortable 2-0 win over AS Vitré in the round-of-32. Antoine Kombouaré aims to build upon the impressive win by picking up at least a point on Sunday against Les Monégasques. A 4—1—4—1 formation is expected from Kombouaré, with Renaud Emond at the top of the shape for this fixture against Monaco. Nigeria’s Moses Simon has departed for the Africa Cup of Nations, alongside three others, while Randal Kolo Muani has been ruled out of this weekend’s game with a foot injury.
The League of Talents is back with the Ligue 1 fixture between FC Nantes and RC Lens, scheduled for kick-off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Friday, December 10, at the Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau.
The Yellow House picked up a 1-0 win over Lorient in the much-anticipated Breton derby last weekend at the Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir. An uneventful first-half saw Nantes’ Kalifa Coulibaly booked for simulation after minimal contact with Lorient’s goalkeeper, Paul Nardi. Minutes later, Terem Moffi saw his weak attempt on goal thwarted at the other end by Alban Lafont before both sides left for the break. The stalemate remained despite several clear-cut chances at both ends, until Wylan Cyprien (83’), who came off the bench in the 64th minute for Coulibaly, spun around for the late opener. Having returned to winning ways, DLDLW, Antoine Kombouaré seeks back-to-back victories as his team attempts to reclaim a spot in the top ten. La Maison Jaune (22 points; 6W, 4D, and 7L) trails the section by two points. A win here could see Nantes take a step closer to the top ten if favorable outcomes emerge from other fixtures over the weekend. Kombouaré’s side has struck a delicate balance between attack and defense, netting 21 times and conceding as many for a G.D. of 0. - While having both performance metrics; average goals conceded and average goals scored, measured at 1.23 goals per 90 minutes. La Maison Jaune could line up in the 4—4—2 formation against Lens on Friday, with Ludovic Blas and Coulibaly in attack. Sébastien Corchia (hamstring) is doubtful alongside Roli Pereira De Sa.
The mid-week Ligue 1 fixture between FC Nantes and Olympique de Marseille begins at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Wednesday, December 1, at the Stade de la Beaujoire.
The Yellow House picked up a 1-1 draw against Lille OSC despite being reduced to ten men in the 78th minute after the full-back Fabio was given his marching orders. Burak Yilmaz (9’) had put the home side, LOSC, in front inside the opening ten minutes after a half-volley which left Nantes’ goalkeeper rooted to the spot. Moses Simon forced a save out of Lille’s goalkeeper before Ludovic Blas (24’) found the leveler after a solo effort. Fabio saw red after a pull-back on a red shirt in the box, but Lille’s Jonathan David failed to convert from the spot. The draw was the second in five Ligue 1 games: WLDLD, and it leaves Nantes in 10th place on the Ligue 1 table, having picked up 19 points from 5W, 4D, and 6L. The club has conceded as many goals as they have scored, 20, and it leaves Nantes with a G.D. of 0. - While having both performance metrics, average goals conceded and average goals scored, measured at 1.33 goals per 90. La Maison Jaune could line up with the 4—3—3 formation against Olympique Marseille, with Kolo Muani at the focal point in attack.
The Ligue 1 fixture, Lille OSC vs. F.C. Nantes, kicks off at 17:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, November 27, at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
The Yellow House saw their walls crumble as they fell to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of ten-man PSG on Matchday 14, with 48,000 spectators present in the stadium. Kolo Muani's 76th-minute strike served as a consolation after an effort from Mbappe (2'), an own goal by Dennis Appiah (82' O.G.), and a maiden Ligue 1 goal from Lionel Messi (87') condemned Nantes to their second defeat in five games: DWLDL. Nantes dropped one spot lower from 10th to 11th place on the Ligue 1 table, having picked up 18 points from 5W, 3D, & 6L. The club has conceded as many goals as they have scored, 19, and it leaves Nantes with a G.D. of 0. - While having both performance metrics, average goals conceded and average goals scored, measured at 1.36 goals per 90. La Maison Jaune could line up with the 4—2—3—1 formation against Lille, having Kalifa Coulibaly in attack once more. Antoine Kombouaré could be without the Nigerian, Moses Simon (muscle injury) and also Roli Pereira De Sa (collar bone injury) on Saturday.
Paris Saint-Germain takes on FC Nantes at the Parc des Princes on Saturday, November 20, at 17:00 (GMT+1), looking to extend the 10-point lead over second-placed RC Lens at the top of the table. Referee Jérémy Stinat will have control of the game for the length of the ninety minutes plus stoppage time while Christophe Mouysset and Cyril Mugnier will be assisting at both ends.
The Yellow House picked up a disappointing 2-2 draw against ten-men Strasbourg right before the international break. Goals from Coulibaly (20') and Kolo Muani (48') were not enough to secure three points as Strasbourg found the leveler twice at the Stade de la Beaujoire. In 10th place after the draw, Nantes have 18 points from 5W, 3D, & 5L and the form: WDWLD ahead of this fixture against PSG. Up against the wall, considering the arsenal at PSG's disposal, Antoine Kombouaré could settle for a point on Saturday when La Maison Jaune make their fourteenth Ligue 1 appearance of the season. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Kalifa Coulibaly in attack is expected for this fixture against PSG.