The much-anticipated France Ligue 2 game on 04.04.2026 featuring Nancy versus Saint Etienne is expected to be a showcase of football at its best. Both teams have been preparing intensely, and their close power levels make predictions difficult. Our thorough analysis includes looking at past performances of Nancy and Saint Etienne, as well as tactical setups and key players' impact. After reading our expert prediction, fans of Nancy and Saint Etienne should feel more confident in placing their bets. Don't miss out on our insights!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estac Troyes | 28 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 49/28 | 57 |
| 2 | Saint Etienne | 28 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 50/29 | 53 |
| 3 | Le Mans | 28 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 41/29 | 50 |
| 14 | Clermont Foot | 29 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 32/39 | 29 |
| 15 | Nancy | 28 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 24/40 | 28 |
| 16 | Amiens | 29 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 34/51 | 24 |
Key Player Statistics: Nancy vs Saint Etienne
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | Saint Etienne | Nancy | 22.11.2025 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Nancy | Saint Etienne | 20.05.2017 | 3-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Saint Etienne | Nancy | 21.12.2016 | 0-0 |
| Coupe de la Ligue | Saint Etienne | Nancy | 14.12.2016 | 0-1 |
| Coupe de France | Saint Etienne | Nancy | 04.01.2015 | 1-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Nancy | Saint Etienne | 23.02.2013 | 0-3 |
| Ligue 1 | Saint Etienne | Nancy | 05.10.2012 | 4-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Nancy | Saint Etienne | 13.05.2012 | 3-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Saint Etienne | Nancy | 13.08.2011 | 1-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Saint Etienne | Nancy | 16.04.2011 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | Boulogne | Nancy | 20.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Nancy | Le Mans | 13.03.2026 | 2-4 |
| Ligue 2 | Nancy | Montpellier | 06.03.2026 | 0-3 |
| Ligue 2 | Laval | Nancy | 27.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Nancy | Grenoble | 20.02.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 2 | RED Star FC 93 | Nancy | 13.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Nancy | Estac Troyes | 07.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Bastia | Nancy | 30.01.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Nancy | Rodez | 23.01.2026 | 1-3 |
| Ligue 2 | Nancy | Guingamp | 19.01.2026 | 0-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | Saint Etienne | Annecy | 21.03.2026 | 4-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Grenoble | Saint Etienne | 14.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Saint Etienne | RED Star FC 93 | 07.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Ligue 2 | PAU | Saint Etienne | 28.02.2026 | 0-3 |
| Ligue 2 | Saint Etienne | Laval | 21.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Guingamp | Saint Etienne | 14.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| Ligue 2 | Saint Etienne | Montpellier | 07.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Saint Etienne | Boulogne | 31.01.2026 | 0-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Reims | Saint Etienne | 24.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Saint Etienne | Clermont Foot | 17.01.2026 | 1-0 |
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Nancy vs Saint Etienne
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Betting Intelligence: Nancy vs Saint Etienne
Nancy versus Saint Etienne. On paper, it looks like a routine Ligue 2 fixture. But don't let that fool you. This is a clash between two clubs at completely opposite ends of their journeys right now, and the tension that creates makes it absolutely unmissable.
Saint Etienne sit second in the table with 53 points from 28 games. They are flying. Nancy, meanwhile, are marooned in 15th with just 28 points, conceding 40 goals this season. The gap between these two sides is not just points on a table. It is a chasm in confidence, momentum, and quality.
Here's what you need to watch for. Saint Etienne's attack is genuinely frightening at this level. Zuriko Davitashvili has 12 goals and 4 assists in 24 matches. Lander Stassin adds 8 goals and 4 assists. Then there's Cardona chipping in with 6 goals and 5 assists. That is three players creating and converting at a consistent rate, all supported by Boakye who leads the team with 7 assists. Nancy's defence has been leaking all season. This matchup looks like a nightmare for the hosts.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about home advantage saving Nancy here. Their recent form tells a brutal story. They have lost to Montpellier 3-0 at home, conceded 4 at home to Le Mans, and lost 3-0 at home to Guingamp. Playing at home has been no comfort whatsoever.
Here's a surprising insight that casual fans will miss. In the reverse fixture back in November, Saint Etienne won 2-1 away at Nancy. They have already beaten these opponents once this season, know how to handle them, and arrive in far superior form. Saint Etienne have also won their last three Ligue 2 matches, including a stunning 4-0 demolition of Annecy most recently.
One insider observation worth noting. Nancy's most carded player, N. Saint-Ruf, has accumulated 2 red cards and 5 yellows in just 20 matches. Facing an attack this sharp, expect him to be tested early. The booking market for Nancy defenders looks genuinely interesting.
My bold prediction? Saint Etienne win this comfortably, and Davitashvili gets on the scoresheet. At odds of 1.95, the away win represents real value given the form difference. I would also strongly consider the over 2.5 goals market. Nancy's defence simply cannot be trusted against this level of attacking quality.
Saturday night football under the lights. Two clubs heading in completely different directions. I know which side I want to be on, and it is not the one sitting 15th. Saint Etienne are coming to make a statement.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Carlier | France | 29 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| E. Basilio | France | 31 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 75 |
| M. Sourzac | France | 34 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 85 |
| A. Julloux | France | 29 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Z. Fdaouch | France | 29 | Attacker | 169 | 60 |
| C. Touré | France | 29 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| T. Bouriaud | France | 29 | Midfielder | 175 | 68 |
| M. Expérience | Haiti | 27 | Midfielder | 178 | n/a |
| J. Evans | Nigeria | 27 | Midfielder | 183 | n/a |
| S. Cissé | France | 23 | Attacker | 174 | 65 |
| W. Bouabdelli | France | 25 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| O. Sidibé | France | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| B. Bokangu | France | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| N. Fernandez-Veliz | France | 21 | Defender | 185 | n/a |
| Y. Nahounou | France | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| V. Ouotro | Côte d'Ivoire | 20 | Attacker | 182 | 78 |
| E. Tacafred | France | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Y. Delaveau | Algeria | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. El Hansar | France | 20 | Midfielder | 189 | n/a |
| Zakaria Ztouti | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Appiah | France | 33 | Defender | 179 | 68 |
| F. Tardieu | France | 33 | Midfielder | 181 | 70 |
| I. Cardona | France | 28 | Attacker | 185 | 76 |
| G. Larsonneur | France | 29 | Goalkeeper | 181 | 70 |
| B. Maubleu | France | 36 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 83 |
| M. Nadé | France | 27 | Defender | 186 | 81 |
| Z. Davitashvili | Georgia | 25 | Attacker | 175 | 63 |
| João Ferreira | Portugal | 25 | Defender | 185 | 79 |
| A. Moueffek | France | 25 | Midfielder | 179 | 71 |
| B. Old | New Zealand | 23 | Midfielder | 173 | 66 |
| B. Bouchouari | Morocco | 24 | Midfielder | 165 | 65 |
| Chico Lamba | Portugal | 23 | Defender | 189 | 86 |
| E. Annan | Ghana | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Boakye | Ghana | 25 | Midfielder | 178 | 70 |
| A. Aiki | France | 20 | Attacker | 178 | 75 |
| I. Miladinović | Serbia | 22 | Midfielder | 166 | 50 |
| Lassana Traoré | Senegal | 18 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. N´Guessan | France | 17 | Attacker | 180 | 75 |
| L. Gadegbeku | France | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| N. El Jamali | France | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Nancy vs Saint Etienne match odds
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