Nantes desperately need points on Friday, Oct 23 at 8:00 PM in the Ligue 2. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Saint-Etienne come into this fixture in good form (3W 0D 0L recently). Nantes travel struggling badly (0W 3L in last 3), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Saint-Etienne won their last outing, while Nantes suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Saint-Etienne and Nantes have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (2W–6D–2W). Their last encounter ended in a 1–1 draw.

Verdict: The gulf in league position makes Saint-Etienne clear favorites, but Nantes have shown they can grind out results. Expect Saint-Etienne to take the points, potentially without being at their best.