Analysis and betting odds for Strasbourg vs Nantes at 23:15 on August 24. Forecast of the result, expected lineups, and expert opinions for the match between Strasbourg and Nantes in Round 2 of the 2025/26 Ligue 1 season.
90-minute odds: 0 : 3/4
Total goals line: 2.5
Strasbourg will face Nantes in Round 2 of Ligue 1 2025/26 at Stade de la Meinau, Strasbourg at 23:15 on August 24, 2025 (Vietnam time, equivalent to 20:15 local time in France). This marks Strasbourg’s first home match, aiming to keep their winning streak alive, while Nantes looks to recover from their opening loss.
Strasbourg recently beat Metz 1-0 in Ligue 1 on August 17, 2025. Prior results include a 0-0 draw with Brondby (August 21, 2025), a 2-3 loss to Le Havre (May 17, 2025), a 1-2 loss to Angers (May 10, 2025), and a 2-1 win over PSG (May 3, 2025). Their last 5 matches show inconsistent form (2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses), scoring 6 goals and conceding 6. Under coach Liam Rosenior, Strasbourg will rely on Emanuel Emegha and Jérémy Sebas to make the most of home advantage.
Nantes recently lost 0-1 to PSG in Ligue 1 on August 17, 2025. Before that, they won 3-0 against Montpellier (May 17, 2025), drew 1-1 with Auxerre (May 10, 2025), lost 0-1 to Angers (May 4, 2025), drew 0-0 with Toulouse (April 27, 2025), and drew 1-1 with PSG (April 22, 2025). Their recent 5 games show unstable form (1 win, 3 draws, 1 loss), with 5 goals scored and 3 conceded. Led by coach Luis Castro, Nantes will depend on Serhou Guirassy and Mostafa Mohamed to surprise.
The two teams have met 6 times recently, with Strasbourg winning 4, drawing 1, and Nantes winning 1, averaging 2.3 goals per match. In 5 home games for Strasbourg since 2020, they have 2 wins and 3 draws, with Nantes never winning. Strasbourg has home advantage and better form, while Nantes needs to improve after their loss to PSG. A balanced game with a slight edge to Strasbourg is a reasonable expectation.
Strasbourg: Soumaila Coulibaly, Diego Moreira, Saidou Sow, Abakar Sylla (injured); Mathis Amougou, Guela Doue, Mike Penders (doubtful); Andrew Omobamidele (available).
Nantes: Mayckel Lahdo (thigh injury); Louis Leroux, Quentin Merlin (available).
Strasbourg: Johnsson - Barco, Omobamidele, Sarr, Mwange - Lemarechal, Doukoure, Amo-Ameyaw, Nanasi - Panichelli, Emegha.
Nantes: Lopes - Cozza, Tati, Awaziem, Amian - Leroux, Lepenant, Kwon, Benhattab - Guirassy, Mostafa Mohamed.
21/08/25: Strasbourg 0-0 Brondby (Europa Conference League)
17/08/25: Metz 0-1 Strasbourg (Ligue 1)
17/05/25: Strasbourg 2-3 Le Havre (Ligue 1)
10/05/25: Angers 2-1 Strasbourg (Ligue 1)
03/05/25: Strasbourg 2-1 PSG (Ligue 1)
17/08/25: Nantes 0-1 PSG (Ligue 1)
17/05/25: Nantes 3-0 Montpellier (Ligue 1)
10/05/25: Auxerre 1-1 Nantes (Ligue 1)
04/05/25: Nantes 0-1 Angers (Ligue 1)
27/04/25: Nantes 0-0 Toulouse (Ligue 1)
09/03/25: Nantes 0-1 Strasbourg (Ligue 1)
27/10/24: Strasbourg 3-1 Nantes (Ligue 1)
16/03/24: Nantes 1-3 Strasbourg (Ligue 1)
06/10/23: Strasbourg 1-2 Nantes (Ligue 1)
07/05/23: Nantes 0-2 Strasbourg (Ligue 1)
Strasbourg, with home advantage and a strong start in form, is favored to keep their winning streak. Nantes, despite having Guirassy, are affected by their loss to PSG and a limited squad. An exciting match with a narrow win for Strasbourg is the most likely outcome.
Predicted score: Strasbourg 2-1 Nantes