Nantes vs Toulouse prediction: FRANCE: Ligue 1 betting tips on match 2025-04-26 15:15.
[p]Nantes earned what could be a season-defining point against already-crowned champions PSG last time out (D 1-1) to breathe life into their bid to avoid top-flight demotion for the first time since 2009. A source of inspiration for their survival bid can be found in their position heading into the weekend, with that draw meaning they sit on 31 points and in 14th place for the third successive season at this stage! [/p]
[p]With opponents Toulouse sitting just three points above them, this represents something of a crunch fixture for Nantes, and it’s their recent home form that might just save them. The Canaries have lost just two of their last eight league games (W3, D3) on their own turf, which is a remarkable turnaround given they’d lost 12 of the 15 prior (W1, D2).[/p]
[p]Toulouse look unlikely to emerge victorious based on their recent struggles, as they are currently in the midst of their longest Ligue 1 losing streak since the 2019/20 season (five) after a 1-0 defeat to Reims last weekend. With only Montpellier (11) and Real Valladolid (six) currently on a longer drought in Europe’s traditional top-five leagues, Toulouse need to act quickly to avoid being dragged into the relegation dogfight in the closing stages. [/p]
[p]Their away form means they have a fighting chance here, with only five Ligue 1 clubs picking up more than their five away league wins so far this season ahead of the round. Toulouse would be in the top half based on away form only after round 30, so now would be the perfect moment for the Violets to avoid four consecutive top-flight road defeats, also for the first time since the 2019/20 campaign. [/p]
[p]Players to watch: Nantes forward Mostafa Mohamed has directly contributed to more goals against Toulouse than any other top-flight opponent (G3, A2). Frank Magri is one to watch on the road, as he’s scored in four of his last five Ligue 1 away games for Toulouse. [/p]
[p]Hot stat: Only Nice (nine) have failed to win more often after scoring the first goal than Nantes (seven) in Ligue 1 this season.[/p]
[p][i]Written by Luke Bridle[/i][/p]