Nantes vs Red Star Prediction & Betting Tips - Ligue 2
France - Ligue 2
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Nantes start life in Ligue 2 with a home match against Red Star this Saturday. While Red Star fell in the promotion playoff last season, Nantes were automatically relegated from Ligue 1. This will be the first time these sides meet since 1974, and with their recent low-scoring stats, our prediction backs under three goals.
Nantes are looking to extend their unbeaten run against Red Star to nine games. The last time they faced off about five decades ago, it ended 0-0.
That may not have a bearing on this game, but Nantes will feel like the favorites even though they haven’t been consistent. While they managed five goals twice in preseason, Les Canaris failed to score in two of the last four. They also didn’t score in their last two competitive games.
Red Star’s story in attack has also been that of inconsistency. In their five preseason matches, they netted more than a goal twice and failed to score once.
The visitors managed two wins in the five preseason outings and lost the other three. It remains to be seen how they will recover from their heartbreaking failure to secure a Ligue 1 slot last season.
Red Star finished fourth in the regular campaign but lost at the first hurdle in the playoffs, falling 3-2 at home to Rodez. They were, however, the best-performing team away from home in Ligue 2, with nine wins in 17 matches.
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Nantes v Red Star Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.72 | 3.55 | 4.6 |
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1.71 | 3.59 | 4.87 |
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1.74 | 3.62 | 4.61 |
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1.71 | 3.59 | 4.87 |
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1.71 | 3.59 | 4.87 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Nantes and Red Star?
Our prediction for the Nantes vs Red Star match is: BTTS - No.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 08/08/2026 between Nantes and Red Star in Ligue 2 :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 49.15% for a win of Nantes against Red Star with odds of 1.78 at Shangrila.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Nantes vs Red Star is 18.99% with odds of 3.9 at LSbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 31.86% chance ⭐ for a win of Red Star vs Nantes with odds of 5.75 at LSbet.
Nantes - Red Star Prediction and Best Odds:
| Nantes Red Star Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Nantes wins | 49.15% | 1.78 at Shangrila |
| Over 2.5 goals | 55.05% | 2.02 at Shangrila |
| Both Team To Score | 64.29% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Nantes | 25.63% | 4.85 at Roobet |
Nantes vs Red Star Form
Nantes and Red Star's standings in the Ligue 2
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
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14 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +2 |
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15
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7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -4 |
Nantes and Red Star Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
22 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
11 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
8 May 2026 - Ligue 1
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
22 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
2 May 2026 - Ligue 1
19 Apr 2026 - Ligue 1
22 Mar 2026 - Ligue 1
7 Mar 2026 - Ligue 1
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
11 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
8 May 2026 - Ligue 1
26 Apr 2026 - Ligue 1
22 Apr 2026 - Ligue 1
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
28 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
12 May 2026 - Ligue 1
9 May 2026 - Ligue 2
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
12 May 2026 - Ligue 1
9 May 2026 - Ligue 2
24 Apr 2026 - Ligue 2
11 Apr 2026 - Ligue 2
3 Apr 2026 - Ligue 2
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
2 May 2026 - Ligue 2
18 Apr 2026 - Ligue 2
20 Mar 2026 - Ligue 2
Players list
M. Dupe
DefenderT. Tati
F. Guilbert
L. Perrin
H. Lamy
MidfielderD. Assoumani
B. Deuff
M. Cafaro
I. Sissoko
ForwardI. Ganago
K. Corredor
G. Poussin
DefenderD. Durivaux
E. Zidane
M. Huard
T. Magnin
MidfielderI. Halifa
S. Khaoui
D. Durand
R. Hachem
ForwardK. Cisse
K. Cabral
Substitutes
A. Mirbach
DefenderE. Mongo
K. Amian
MidfielderM. Gomes
S. Ziani
B. Guirassy
L. Leroux
K. Dabo
J. Lepenant
Y. Benchaouch
DefenderG. Seko
C. Lahmer
MidfielderC. Konate
G. Trani
S. Renel
ForwardJ. Ikanga
A. Hachem
Missing players
F. Centonze
MidfielderW. Younoussa
P. Lemonnier
Most goals and assists
Nantes
Red Star
T. Robinet
(3 Goals)
D. Durand
(4 Goals)
Nantes - Red Star Key Points
- The last time these teams met, the match ended goalless.
- Nantes failed to score in two of their last four preseason matches.
- In their last five competitive matches, Nantes failed to score three times.
- Red Star scored one or fewer goals in three of their five preseason matches.
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Our Nantes vs Red Star Prediction
While the last meeting between these teams will have no impact on this game, we expect a low-scoring outcome like back then. Nantes haven’t had a consistently good scoring run in the run up to this encounter. They failed to score in two of their last four preseason matches.
In their closing two matches of Ligue 1 last season, they also failed to score. On the other hand, Red Star had a better scoring run in preseason but couldn’t manage more than a goal in three of their five matches. In one of those games they failed to score completely. Our prediction for Nantes v Red Star is: BTTS - No.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Nantes Red Star
| Nantes vs Red Star | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nantes wins | 1.75 | 1.78 | +1.7% |
| Draw | 3.65 | 3.9 | +6.8% |
| Red Star wins | 5 | 5.75 | +15.0% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Nantes is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 1.7% since opening
- The probability of this result was 57.1% and is now 56.2% (-1.0%)
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