Nantes vs Nice Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Jan 2026
Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Nantes vs Nice
Nantes meet Nice at Stade de la Beaujoire, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Sunday 25 January.
We’ll back Nantes +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and split our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they clash with Nice. A victory delivers a nice payout at -123 although a draw would still mean a return.
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Nantes lost their last game, being beaten at home to Paris FC 2-1 at Stade de la Beaujoire. Les Canaris recorded 48% possession and had one shot on target, with Matthis Abline scoring the goal.
Nice were beaten in their previous five road games and the latest was at Stadium Municipal. Toulouse claimed a 5-1 win. Claude Puel's team had six shots on goal and enjoyed 57% possession, while Elye Wahi found the net.
On Thursday night, Nice won 3-1 at home to Go Ahead Eagles in the Europa League.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Nice triumphed when the pair last clashed. Landing an away Coupe de France win on penalties (- after 90 mins) when playing Nantes. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in four Nantes wins, four draws and two Nice victories.
| Ligue 1 | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Nice |
18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 21 | 35 | -14 | 21:35 | 18 |
| 16 | Nantes |
18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 30 | -13 | 17:30 | 14 |
Nantes have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts. Ahmed Kantari's side have averaged 42.3% possession, 354.2 passes and 2.3 corners per match, with their opponents getting 2.1 goals from 5.2 shots on goal, 14.7 attempts and 5.8 corners.
Top scorer Matthis Abline has found the net 3 times, with Fabien Centonze, Youssef El Arabi and Bahereba Guirassy getting 2 each. Junior Mwanga, Mayckel Lahdo and Kelvin Amian have the most assists with 1, while goalie Anthony Lopes has recorded one clean sheet.
Nice have 2 victories, 7 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 4.0 shots on goal, 10.7 attempts and 0.9 goals. Les Aiglons average 46.0% possession, 431.9 passes, 4.5 corners awarded and 6.2 corners against, while 2.1 goals have been conceded from 15.3 attempts and 6.4 shots on goal.
We’ve seen Elye Wahi, Mohamed-Ali Cho and Sofiane Diop score 2 goals each. Melvin Bard, Sofiane Diop and Charles Vanhoutte are top assists providers with 1, while Yehvann Diouf has recorded one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Nantes predicted lineup (3-4-3): Anthony Lopes (GK), Ibrahima Sissoko, Tylel Tati, Nicolas Cozza, Kelvin Amian, Francis Coquelin, Junior Mwanga, Bahereba Guirassy, Matthis Abline, Youssef El Arabi, Remy Cabella.
Nice predicted lineup (4-3-3): Maxime Dupe (GK), Jonathan Clauss, Juma Bah, Brad-Hamilton Mantsounga, Ali Abdi, Everton, Tanguy Ndombele, Morgan Sanson, Tom Louchet, Elye Wahi, Tiago Gouveia.
Nantes vs Nice Prediction & Betting Tips
Our Nantes vs Nice betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.
Match Prediction
Nantes +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at odds of -123. The home team should be able to avoid defeat in this Ligue 1 clash and we’re optimistic that they can land a win.
Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the Ligue 1 experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football betting tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.
Key Nantes vs Nice league stats:
The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 55.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’re predicting Nantes to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +700. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.
Player Prop Picks
Morgan Sanson (Nice) has covered the 1.5 shots total in his past two Ligue 1 games. We recommend backing the +132 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Shots wager hopefully providing a return.
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Bahereba Guirassy (Nantes) has scored two goals in his past five Ligue 1 home matches. It’s worth a gamble on the +380 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.
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Corners Prediction
Nantes have had under 4.5 corners in seven consecutive games, while the previous 5 Nice matches have seen them concede an average of 3.80 corners. We advise betting on the -135 that Nantes won’t cover the line, with this Team Corners pick hopefully providing a return.
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Bet Builder Tips
Try out our bet builder picks which include Nantes on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, BTTS Yes as well as Morgan Sanson (Nice) to manage Over 1.5 shots.
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Nantes vs Nice Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
The draw is currently trading at +245 if you think this Ligue 1 encounter will end all square, while Nice have betting odds of +132 and Nantes are +195 to land a victory of their own.
The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. Nice are -152, while Nantes are alternatively priced at +107.
The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -167.
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There’s the chance to back Matthis Abline at +480 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.
Nantes have not won at Stade de la Beaujoire in the past seven matches. Les Canaris have managed six losses, two victories and two draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.70.
Nice have now lost five consecutive games on their travels. Claude Puel's team have managed eight losses, one victory and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 2.50.
Nice beat Nantes on penalties (1-1 after 90 mins) when they last met at Stade de la Beaujoire. The past 6 H2H meetings at Stade de la Beaujoire have involved two wins each and two draws.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nantes Home Stats |
2-2-6 | 2.90 | 1.20 | 1.70 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Nice Away Stats |
1-1-8 | 3.40 | 0.90 | 2.50 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Coupe de France: 11/01 2026 Nantes 4 Nice 6
- Ligue 1: 13/09 2025 Nice 1 Nantes 0
- Ligue 1: 04/04 2025 Nice 1 Nantes 2
- Ligue 1: 20/10 2024 Nantes 1 Nice 1
- Ligue 1: 31/03 2024 Nice 1 Nantes 2
- Ligue 1: 02/12 2023 Nantes 1 Nice 0
- Ligue 1: 12/03 2023 Nantes 2 Nice 2
- Ligue 1: 23/10 2022 Nice 1 Nantes 1
- Coupe de France: 07/05 2022 Nice 0 Nantes 1
- Ligue 1: 14/01 2022 Nice 2 Nantes 1
Nantes League Stats
Nice League Stats
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 8 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 2.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 corners awarded and 5.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 corners awarded and 5.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 6.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 42.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 43.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 46.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Nantes this season are Matthis Abline (3), Youssef El Arabi (3), Bahereba Guirassy (2)
- Top Assistors for Nantes this season are Matthis Abline (2), Bahereba Guirassy (1), Johann Lepenant (1)
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Nantes vs Nice Lineups & Team News
Get the latest team news for Nantes vs Nice before you bet. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for Ligue 1 along with up-to-date injury news.
Nantes Predicted Lineup 3-4-3
Nice Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
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Previous Nantes Lineups
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Nantes Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Ahmed Kantari
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Ligue 1 Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSG | 19 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 41:15 | 45 |
| 2 | Lens | 18 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 32:13 | 43 |
| 3 | Marseille | 18 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 41:19 | 35 |
| 4 | Lyon | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 27:18 | 33 |
| 5 | Lille | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 33:25 | 32 |
| 6 | Rennes | 18 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 30:25 | 31 |
| 7 | Strasbourg | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 28:22 | 27 |
| 8 | Toulouse | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 29:23 | 26 |
| 9 | Monaco | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 28:33 | 23 |
| 10 | Brest | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 24:29 | 22 |
| 11 | Angers | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 20:25 | 22 |
| 12 | Lorient | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 23:30 | 22 |
| 13 | Paris FC | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 24:32 | 19 |
| 14 | Le Havre | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 16:24 | 19 |
| 15 | Nice | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 21:35 | 18 |
| 16 | Nantes | 18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 17:30 | 14 |
| 17 | Auxerre | 19 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 14:29 | 12 |
| 18 | Metz | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 19:40 | 12 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSG | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 22:4 | 25 |
| 2 | Lens | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 17:4 | 24 |
| 3 | Lyon | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 16:7 | 21 |
| 4 | Marseille | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 24:10 | 20 |
| 5 | Strasbourg | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16:5 | 19 |
| 6 | Lille | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16:8 | 19 |
| 7 | Rennes | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 19:9 | 18 |
| 8 | Lorient | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 18:15 | 16 |
| 9 | Monaco | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 18:18 | 16 |
| 10 | Toulouse | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 19:15 | 15 |
| 11 | Brest | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 14:11 | 15 |
| 12 | Angers | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14:12 | 14 |
| 13 | Nice | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12:12 | 14 |
| 14 | Le Havre | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 11:9 | 13 |
| 15 | Auxerre | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10:12 | 10 |
| 16 | Paris FC | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12:15 | 8 |
| 17 | Metz | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7:10 | 8 |
| 18 | Nantes | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9:17 | 5 |
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