Our prediction for this Ligue 1 match:
Nantes will be looking to continue their fine form when they host Reims in this Ligue 1 encounter. Les Canaris head into the match after back-to-back wins over Auxerre and Montpellier, where they showcased sharp attacking play. With no fresh injury concerns, Nantes remain a competitive side, though the likes of Castelletto, Mollet, Centonze, Mahamoud, and Ganago are still out of contention.
Reims, meanwhile, impressed in their recent 2-1 win over Rennes and will be looking to build on the momentum. Despite the absence of Amadou Kone due to suspension, and injuries to Daramy, Abdoul Kone, Akieme, and Moscardo, the visitors have enough firepower to make life difficult for the hosts. Given Nantes’ recent form at home and Reims’ solid display against a tough opponent, this promises to be an exciting Ligue 1 clash. Both teams have shown they can find the back of the net; therefore, we are tempted to bet on both teams to score.
Highlighted Team (Nantes):
Founded on April 21, 1943 Nantes is a professional football club that compete in French Ligue 1. Les Canaris are considered one of the most famous French clubs and they had a lot of success during the sixties and the seventies. Nantes won their first Ligue 1 title in the 1964/1965 season and 36 years later (2000/2001) they clinched their eighth (last) domestic trophy.
Speaking of the club’s European success, les Canaris did well to make it to the Champions League semis in 1996, but Italian giants Juventus proved to be a big catch for the French outfit. Nantes welcome their rivals at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau and the capacity of the stadium is 38.004.
The likes of Vahid Halilhodzic, Adel Selimi, Michel Der Zakarian, Viorel Moldovan, Mario Yepes, Marcel Desailly, Didier Deschamps, Claude Makelele, Christian Karembeu and Dimitri Payet are the notable footballers who played for the club in the past. Nantes are well known for their yellow jerseys and that is the reason why they are nicknamed the Canaries (les Canaris).