Ligue 2
Nantes vs Rodez
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 - 13:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau
Nantes vs Rodez Prediction & Stats - Ligue 2 2026/27
Predictions
Nantes vs Rodez is part of the Ligue 2 schedule for Saturday (22/08).
The fixture is staged at Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau, 13:00 (UK time).
Below is our Nantes vs Rodez prediction, built before you place a bet.
Our verdict on Nantes vs Rodez
Value at this level takes some digging out. Having gone through the form and the numbers, here is our preferred Nantes vs Rodez prediction:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Nantes or Draw
Last updated on 20-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Nantes the side to beat, with roughly 54% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Ligue 2 odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Nantes Preview
Nantes reach this fixture 2 match into their Ligue 2. Here is where FC Nantes stand:
In this competition
0 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost
0 points per game
1 scored, at 0.5 a game
3 conceded, at 1.5 a game
FC Nantes, season-wide
0 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Bahereba Guirassy, 1 goals
Most assists: Ibrahima Sissoko, 0 assists
Recent results — Nantes
14/08/2026 14:45
08/08/2026 14:45
08/05/2026 14:45
02/05/2026 09:00
26/04/2026 11:15
Rodez: how they are travelling
Rodez come in 2 matches into their Ligue 2.
Here is what Le RAF have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
1.5 points per game
3 scored, at 1.5 a game
3 conceded, at 1.5 a game
Le RAF, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Octave Joly, 1 goals
Most assists: Kenny Nagera, 1 assists
Recent results — Le RAF
14/08/2026 14:45
08/08/2026 14:45
15/05/2026 14:30
12/05/2026 14:30
09/05/2026 14:00
The head-to-head
Nantes and Rodez have no recent meeting on record, so there is no prior form between them to shape the read.
Form comparison Nantes vs Rodez
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Nantes
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.32 | 1.05 | 1.6 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.42 | 1.1 |
Away Team
Rodez
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.92 | 2.61 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.04 | 0.63 | 1.45 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Nantes to Win the 1st Half
Backing Nantes to win the first half is our top betting recommendation.
They are a team that thrives on fast starts, applying early pressure with an aggressive attacking style. Given their strong home performances and ability to dominate from the start, we expect them to take control early against Rodez and lead at halftime.
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Based on our research, Nantes vs Rodez is shaping up to be a defensive match.
The stats suggest a careful approach from both teams, making under 2.5 goals a strong pick.
Fixture information - Nantes vs Rodez
Match: Nantes vs Rodez
Competition: Ligue 2
Date: Saturday, 22/08/2026
Kick-off: 13:00 (UK time)
Venue: Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau
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Stats
The statistics for Nantes vs Les Sangs et Or that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
1.5
League: 2.11
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 39%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 50%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 39%
Cards
2
League: 3.44
Corners
11
League: 9.5
Home Team
Nantes
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.32 | 1.05 | 1.6 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.42 | 1.1 |
Away Team
Rodez
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.92 | 2.61 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.04 | 0.63 | 1.45 |
Corners
10.5 / Match
+29% Corners / Match
Rodez received +29% more corners than Nantes in the Ligue 2
13.5 / Match
Laval
(7)
Red Star
(4)(7)
Annecy
(8)
Laval
Cards
1 / Match
+100% Cards / Match
Nantes received +100% more cards than Rodez in the Ligue 2
0.5 / Match
Laval
(0)
Red Star
(2)(0)
Annecy
(1)
Laval
Goals Scored
0.5 / Match
+200%
Rodez is +200% better in terms of goals scored
1.5 / Match
Laval
(1)
Red Star
(0)(0)
Annecy
(3)
Laval
Goals Conceded
1.5 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
1.5 / Match
Laval
(2)
Red Star
(1)(2)
Annecy
(1)
Laval
Ligue 2 Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Saint-Étienne
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Annecy
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 3 |
Dunkerque
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 4 |
Red Star
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 5 |
Metz
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 6 |
Montpellier
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 7 |
Pau
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Guingamp
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 9 |
Rodez
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
Laval
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Reims
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 12 |
Boulogne
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 13 |
Nancy
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 14 |
Dijon
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 15 |
Clermont
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 16 |
Grenoble Foot 38
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 17 |
Sochaux
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 18 |
Nantes
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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