On Sunday, Nantes will host Nice at Stade de la Beaujoire for matchday eight of the 2024-25 Ligue 1 season. Both teams are tied on nine points, with Nantes looking to break a four-match winless streak, while Nice remains unbeaten in their last three games.
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Nantes has struggled in recent months, finishing just above the relegation zone in the past two seasons. Under coach Antoine Kombouaré, who returned to the club in March 2024, they managed only two wins in their final eight league matches last season. After a promising start this campaign with two wins and a draw in their first three matches, they fell into a slump following a 2-1 defeat to Reims, now sitting on two draws and two losses in their last four outings.
Nice, on the other hand, has had a mixed start to the season, with two wins, two losses, and three draws from their first seven matches. Their standout moment was a remarkable 8-0 win over Saint-Étienne in matchday five, which initially seemed to spark momentum. However, they have struggled to build on that success, going winless in their next four matches across all competitions, including three draws and one loss. A recent 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain provided a glimmer of hope as they aim for their first win in four matches.
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Nantes will be missing Douglas Augusto due to suspension and Marcus Coco, who is serving a suspension for a straight red card. Additionally, Bahereba Guirassy, Fabien Centonze, Jean-Kevin Duverne, and Tino Kadewere are unlikely to play due to injuries.
Nice will be without captain Dante, who is also suspended for accumulating yellow cards. Other unavailable players include Melvin Bard, Gaetan Laborde, Morgan Sanson, Tanguy Ndombele, and Terem Moffi due to various injury issues.
Expected Lineups
Nantes:
- Formation: 4-2-3-1
- Starting XI: Lafont; Amian, Pallois, Zeze, Cozza; Chirivella, Gbamin; Thomas, Lepenant, Simon; Abline
Nice:
- Formation: 4-3-3
- Starting XI: Bulka; Mendy, Bombito, Abdelmonem; Clauss, Boudaoui, Rosario, Abdi; Guessand, Boga, Cho
This match is critical for both teams as they seek to regain momentum and improve their standings in the league.
