FC Nantes
Football France - Ligue 1 Stade de la Beaujoire Sun 31 Aug 01:00
AJ Auxerre
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Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Nantes vs Auxerre

Nantes host Auxerre in this French Ligue 1 meeting at Stade de la Beaujoire, with kick-off set for 01:00 on Sunday 31 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Go For Under 2.5 Goals With Confidence

There’s a definite case for backing Under 2.5 when it comes to the Total Goals market. Nantes and Auxerre could be set for a low-scoring contest and we’re keen to grab the odds of 1.70.

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1-1 Draw in Pair’s Last Encounter

Nantes have been beaten in back-to-back Ligue 1 games. On their travels, they recently suffered a 1-0 defeat against Strasbourg at Stade de la Meinau. The Pays de la Loire club had two shots on target and 51% possession.

AJ Auxerre were beaten in their previous game and this was away from home at Allianz Riviera. Nice claimed a 3-1 win. Christophe Pelissier's team were restricted to 45% possession and had eight shots on goal, while Lassine Sinayoko found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

We saw Nantes draw 1-1 away to Auxerre at Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps when the teams last went head-to-head. The past 4 H2H games have involved two Nantes victories, a single draw and one Auxerre win.

Ligue 1 G W D L GF GA GD GD P
12 Auxerre logo Auxerre 2 1 0 1 2 3 -1 2:3 3
15 Nantes logo Nantes 2 0 0 2 0 2 -2 0:2 0
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Nantes – Last 10 League Games

2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 2.5 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts. Nantes have had 41.3% possession, 378.3 passes and 3.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.1 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 6.2 corners.

Moses Simon, Matthis Abline and Douglas Augusto are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Moses Simon is the leading assists maker with 2, while goalie Anthony Lopes has 2 clean sheets.

Auxerre – Last 10 League Games

Auxerre have won 4, lost 5 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.3 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts. AJA have averaged 41.4% possession, 402.3 passes, 4.0 corners awarded and 6.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 13.6 attempts.

The leading scorer has been Lassine Sinayoko with 5, while Gaetan Perrin and Ado Onaiwu have 2. Lassine Sinayoko and Gaetan Perrin have had 4 assists in the previous 10 games, while Donovan Leon has 4 clean sheets to his name.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Nantes predicted lineup (3-2-4-1): Anthony Lopes (GK), Francis Coquelin, Chidozie Awaziem, Tylel Tati, Kelvin Amian, Nicolas Cozza, Yassine Benhattab, Louis Leroux, Johann Lepenant, Bahereba Guirassy, Mostafa Mohamed.

Auxerre predicted lineup (3-2-4-1): Tom Negrel (GK), Gabriel Osho, Francisco Sierralta, Clement Akpa, Marvin Senaya, Gideon Mensah, Josue Casimir, Elisha Owusu, Kevin Danois, Ibrahim Osman, Lassine Sinayoko.

Nantes vs Auxerre Prediction & Betting Tips

Unlock a complete betting breakdown for Nantes vs Auxerre, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, corners insight, standout player prop picks and a ready-to-play bet builder.

Match Prediction

We anticipate a low goal count when it comes to this Ligue 1 encounter. The betting sites provide the opportunity to wager on Under 2.5 and the price of 1.70 looks really attractive.

Our football betting picks come from having access to off-the-press team news along with going through the Ligue 1 form guide. It’s also important to identify the key stats.

Key Nantes vs Auxerre league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Nantes games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Nantes games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Nantes games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 58.8% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Nantes Nantes logo 1 - 1 Auxerre logo Auxerre

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of 6.00 and it involves the game ending in a 1-1 scoreline. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Lassine Sinayoko Over 2.5 Shots 1.89 bet365 logo

Lassine Sinayoko (AJA) has totalled over 2.5 shots in back-to-back Ligue 1 matches on the road. We think this could be a decisive stat and we’ll bet on him to cover the Player Shots line which is on offer at odds of 1.89.

Latest Lassine Sinayoko Player Prop Odds

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Bahereba Guirassy To Score 5.40 bet365 logo

Bahereba Guirassy (Nantes) can be backed at 5.40 to score. Using all information, we’ll head to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds.

Latest Bahereba Guirassy Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners 1.98 bet365 logo

It’s been three straight Auxerre games where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, with the same thing happening in four of the past five Nantes home matches. The Total Corners line looks to be too high given the stats and 1.98 is available to wager.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Nantes Logo Nantes
Total
9.90 3.70 6.20
Home
10.50 4.40 6.10
Away
9.80 3.00 6.80
Auxerre Logo Auxerre
Total
10.20 4.00 6.20
Home
9.80 4.30 5.50
Away
10.30 4.10 6.20
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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 1.70
Full-Time Result Draw 3.25
Total Corners Under 9.5 1.98

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Nantes vs Auxerre 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.

Latest Betting Odds Suggest a Close Encounter

The favourites are 45% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Nantes being priced at 2.23 to come away with a victory in this Ligue 1 encounter. AJ Auxerre are seen as the most unlikely winner at 3.30.

If you think Nantes can overcome Auxerre, then there’s an Asian Handicap option where the former are 1.91 with a -0.25 deficit. There’s half your money back in the event of a draw.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. There are always two Both Teams to Score choices, with Yes available at 1.88 and No at 1.84.

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Mostafa Mohamed Top of First Goalscorer List

There is 3.00 available that Mostafa Mohamed finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure 5.00.

Player Goals
Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes)
First
5.00
Anytime
3.00
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Lassine Sinayoko (AJA)
First
5.80
Anytime
3.30
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Youssef El Arabi (Nantes)
First
6.25
Anytime
3.80
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Matthis Abline (Nantes)
First
7.00
Anytime
3.80
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Player Shots
Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes)
Over 2.5
1.88
Under 2.5
-
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Matthis Abline (Nantes)
Over 2.5
2.30
Under 2.5
-
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Lassine Sinayoko (AJA)
Over 2.5
1.91
Under 2.5
-
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Youssef El Arabi (Nantes)
Over 1.5
1.83
Under 1.5
-
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Four Home Defeats for Nantes in Previous Ten

Nantes have clocked up four losses, three wins and three draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

Auxerre have clocked up five losses, three wins and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

Nantes overcame Auxerre 2-0 when the sides last met at Stade de la Beaujoire.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Nantes logo Nantes Home Stats 3-3-4 1.70 0.90 0.80 2 8 3 7
Auxerre logo Auxerre Away Stats 3-2-5 3.30 1.50 1.80 6 4 6 4
  • 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
Team Stats
Nantes logo Nantes League Stats
Auxerre logo Auxerre League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
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Nantes vs Auxerre Lineups & Team News

Avoid surprises — review the Nantes vs Auxerre team news before you bet. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for Ligue 1 as well as the latest injury reports.

Nantes Predicted Lineup 3-2-4-1

Auxerre Predicted Lineup 3-2-4-1

Nantes Predicted Lineup 3-2-4-1

1 Anthony Lopes
13 Francis Coquelin 6 Chidozie Awaziem 78 Tylel Tati
98 Kelvin Amian 3 Nicolas Cozza
90 Yassine Benhattab 66 Louis Leroux 8 Johann Lepenant 11 Bahereba Guirassy
31 Mostafa Mohamed
30 Tom Negrel
3 Gabriel Osho 4 Francisco Sierralta 92 Clement Akpa
29 Marvin Senaya 14 Gideon Mensah
7 Josue Casimir 42 Elisha Owusu 5 Kevin Danois 23 Ibrahim Osman
10 Lassine Sinayoko

Auxerre Predicted Lineup 3-2-4-1

Previous Nantes Lineups

24 Aug Ligue 1
Strasbourg 1-0 Nantes
18 Aug Ligue 1
Nantes 0-1 PSG
18 May Ligue 1
Nantes 3-0 Montpellier
11 May Ligue 1
Auxerre 1-1 Nantes
04 May Ligue 1
Nantes 0-1 Angers
27 Apr Ligue 1
Nantes 0-0 Toulouse

Previous Auxerre Lineups

24 Aug Ligue 1
Nice 3-1 Auxerre
17 Aug Ligue 1
Auxerre 1-0 Lorient
18 May Ligue 1
PSG 3-1 Auxerre
11 May Ligue 1
Auxerre 1-1 Nantes
04 May Ligue 1
Auxerre 1-2 Le Havre
27 Apr Ligue 1
Lens 0-4 Auxerre

Injuries & Suspensions

Nantes Injury Table
Type Name Info
Ignatius Ganago Other
Auxerre Injury Table
Type Name Info
Donovan Leon Red card (direc
Sinaly Diomande Thigh
Nathan Buayi-Kiala Cruciate ligame
France FlagLigue 1 Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Lyon 2 2 0 0 4:0 6
2 Toulouse 2 2 0 0 3:0 6
3 Lens 3 2 0 1 5:3 6
4 PSG 2 2 0 0 2:0 6
5 Strasbourg 2 2 0 0 2:0 6
6 Lille 2 1 1 0 4:3 4
7 Lorient 2 1 0 1 4:1 3
8 Marseille 2 1 0 1 5:3 3
9 Monaco 2 1 0 1 3:2 3
10 Nice 2 1 0 1 3:2 3
11 Angers 2 1 0 1 1:1 3
12 Auxerre 2 1 0 1 2:3 3
13 Rennes 2 1 0 1 1:4 3
14 Brest 3 0 1 2 4:8 1
15 Nantes 2 0 0 2 0:2 0
16 Le Havre 2 0 0 2 2:5 0
17 Paris FC 2 0 0 2 2:6 0
18 Metz 2 0 0 2 0:4 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Lorient 1 1 0 0 4:0 3
2 Marseille 1 1 0 0 5:2 3
3 Lyon 1 1 0 0 3:0 3
4 Monaco 1 1 0 0 3:1 3
5 Toulouse 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
6 Lens 2 1 0 1 3:2 3
7 Nice 2 1 0 1 3:2 3
8 PSG 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
9 Strasbourg 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
10 Lille 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
11 Angers 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
12 Auxerre 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
13 Rennes 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
14 Brest 1 0 1 0 3:3 1
15 Paris FC 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
16 Le Havre 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
17 Nantes 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
18 Metz 1 0 0 1 0:1 0