Saint Etienne – Nantes

Match analysis

Saint Etienne host a struggling Nantes side in what promises to be a stark contrast of form, with the home team perched atop the table on 15 points from five wins and a single loss, boasting a 17‑6 goal difference. Nantes sit second‑last at 17th place, having collected only four points from one win, one draw and four defeats, and they trail by a hefty 13‑goal deficit at 7‑12. The visitors will need to overturn a season‑long trend of conceding more than they score if they hope to avoid another heavy defeat. For Saint Etienne, a win would cement their lead and extend their impressive goal margin, while a slip‑up could see the gap to the chasing pack narrow dramatically.