Toulouse - Nantes predictions

The home team is the obvious choice for anyone looking to bet on favourites. The match is not completely one-sided, though, which is why you may actually get worthwhile returns.

Considering what they’re up against, Nantes can’t set their ambitions too high in this match. Playing as visitors at odds of 5.14 for an away win, calling them underdogs seems like an understatement.

Toulouse were one goal behind at the final whistle of their previous Ligue 1 match. Considering they were the more likely team to win that matchup against Auxerre, their supporters are not too happy about such an outcome. It may have been an away game, but more was expected of the squad than an HT/FT defeat.

Nantes faced off against Rennes in the previous round, who were considerably stronger going in – the odds on Nantes’s home win were 3.87 with top online bookmakers. After being behind on half time, however, they managed to equalize for a decent 2:2 draw.

Toulouse are currently orbiting around the middle of the pack with a 9th spot in the Ligue 1 table. They have their work cut out for them if they want at least a Europa League qualification – though there’s plenty of time to get there.

Nantes have a fairly clear goal: get out of the relegation zone as quickly as possible. The season has just started to heat up, though, so there’s no cause for panic yet. That said, them coming out on top at Toulouse seems like a very unlikely outcome – even a draw could be considered a success.

As far as the head-to-head stats are concerned, the most recent record we have is of a draw game in the previous season. As the hosts and favourites, Toulouse would not be happy with a tie again, so they’ll be trying hard for a more conclusive result this time.

Fortunately, both teams will be able to give their all this Saturday. Neither squad has been affected by injuries or suspensions, allowing the coaches to work with all the tools at their disposal.

If you’re hunting for betting value, a Draw bet is by far your best option. Success is definitely not guaranteed, but the 3.71 odds provide a decent enough return to make the risk worth it.