Preview: Strasbourg vs Nantes - prediction, team news, lineups

Strasbourg will be looking to continue their perfect start to the Ligue 1 season when they welcome Nantes to Stade de la Meinau this Sunday.

Le Racing edged Metz in their first match of the season, while Les Canaris endured a narrow defeat against defending champions Paris Saint-Germain.

Match preview

Fresh from securing their second-highest top tier finish in over four decades, Strasbourg kicked off the new season with an impressive 1-0 victory over newly promoted Metz.

While the scoreline may not sound all that impressive, it is worth noting that Liam Rosenior’s men did not even concede a single shot on target – something that will fill the English coach with confidence.

Le Racing turned their attention to continental duties last Thursday, playing out a goalless draw in the first leg of their Europa Conference League qualifying tie with Danish giants Brondby.

There will be questions over fatigue as Strasbourg return to league action this Sunday, though considering the season has only just begun, Rosenior’s men should be in tip-top shape for the home clash with Nantes.

Speaking of Les Canaris, Luis Castro’s men were given the tough task of opening their campaign against defending champions and Champions League conquerors PSG.

Despite playing at home, Nantes failed to land a single shot on target, boasting a measly xG of 0.14. Simply speaking, the hosts were overwhelmed by the might of the Parisians.

There is no shame in losing to PSG, and Nantes will be somewhat happy to have the hardest fixture of the season behind them.

La Maison Jaune now turn their attention to Strasbourg as they look to end their three-match losing run against Rosenior’s side.

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Team News

Strasbourg head into Sunday’s game on the back of a solid league win, but they are also dealing with a lengthy injury list.

Soumaila Coulibaly, Diego Moreira, Saidou Sow and Abakar Sylla, for instance, are all out of action due to ongoing issues.

There are also concerns over Mathis Amougou, Guela Doue and Mike Penders, with the trio remaining doubtful ahead of kickoff.

Nantes may not have much momentum under their wings following the loss to PSG, but they will be encouraged by their short absentee list.

Sweden’s Mayckel Lahdo is the only high-profile injury for Les Canaris, with the player still nursing a thigh problem.

Strasbourg possible starting lineup: Johnsson; Barco, Omobamidele, Sarr, Mwange; Lemarechal, Doukoure, Amo-Ameyaw, Nanasi; Panichelli, Emegha

Nantes possible starting lineup: Lopes; Cozza, Tati, Awaziem, Amian; Leroux, Lepenant, Kwon, Benhattab; Guirassy, Mostafa Mohamed

We say: Strasbourg 2-0 Nantes

Strasbourg are struggling with a host of injuries, but that did not stop them from dominating Metz in their season opener.

Nantes failed to land a shot on target against PSG, and we are expecting the visitors to struggle. Strasbourg to win the game to nil is the way to go.

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