Ligue 1 Regular Season - 21
Nantes 0 - 1 FT Lyon
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Endrick 2'
P. Sulc (A. Moreira) 25'
37' K. Amian
HT
46' ↓ Mostafa Mohamed ↑Y. El Arabi
Endrick 61'
63' ↓ D. Tabibou ↑D. Machado
66' Ali Youssef
72' ↓ N. Cozza ↑A. Sylla
73' ↓ K. Amian ↑F. Coquelin
D. Greif 76'
82' M. Kaba
↓ A. Moreira ↑H. Hateboer 87'
87' ↓ M. Kaba ↑B. Guirassy
↓ P. Sulc ↑K. Merah 90'+4
90'+9 M. Abline
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nantes
Goalkeepers
Anthony Lopes 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kelvin Amian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
73
Entry
Ali Youssef 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Nicolas Cozza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
72
Entry
Midfielders
Fabien Centonze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johann Lepenant
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Kaba 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
33%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Dehmaine Tabibou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
Rémy Cabella 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
50%
Pass Acc
Matthis Abline
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mostafa Mohamed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Patrik Carlgren 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Abakar Sylla
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Chidozie Awaziem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Deiver Machado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahima Sissoko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francis Coquelin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Louis Leroux
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bahereba Guirassy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youssef El Arabi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lyon
Goalkeepers
Dominik Greif
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ainsley Maitland-Niles
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Clinton Mata 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Moussa Niakhaté
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Abner Vinícius
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Tanner Tessmann
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Tyler Morton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Nartey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Endrick 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Pavel Šulc 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Afonso Moreira 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7
Rating
BENCH
Rémy Descamps
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Hans Hateboer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noham Kamara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Karabec
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Khalis Merah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathys de Carvalho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rachid Ghezzal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rémi Himbert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adil Hamdani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | Lyon | 3 - 0 | Nantes | Ligue 1 | Parc Olympique Lyonnais |
| 26/01/2025 | Nantes | 1 - 1 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau |
| 06/10/2024 | Lyon | 2 - 0 | Nantes | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 07/04/2024 | Nantes | 1 - 3 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau |
| 20/12/2023 | Lyon | 1 - 0 | Nantes | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 05/04/2023 | Nantes | 1 - 0 | Lyon | Coupe de France | Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau |
Nantes Win
Lyon Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 21 GD: +32
P: 21 GD: +20
P: 21 GD: +14
P: 21 GD: +19
P: 21 GD: +4
P: 21 GD: -3
P: 21 GD: +7
P: 21 GD: +7
P: 21 GD: -3
P: 21 GD: -1
P: 21 GD: -6
P: 21 GD: -5
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -11
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -15
P: 21 GD: -18
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +32
P: 25 GD: +27
P: 25 GD: +19
P: 24 GD: +13
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 25 GD: +9
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 25 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -17
P: 25 GD: -16
P: 25 GD: -20
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Resilient Lyon Hold Firm After Endrick Dismissal
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. Lyon extended their sensational winning streak to six matches, surviving a late numerical disadvantage to edge past a desperate Nantes side at Stade de la Beaujoire.
Sulc Strikes at the Beaujoire
The match began with the clear hierarchy reflected in the league table. Lyon, hunting for a title race spot, dictated the early tempo against a Nantes side stuck in a grim relegation battle. The breakthrough arrived in the 25th minute when A. Moreira delivered a precise ball for P. Sulc to clinicaly slot home. This early Balance score of 2.8 reflected Lyon's initial efficiency. Nantes, however, refused to crumble. Led by the creative spark of Rémy Cabella, the home side edged possession with 54%, looking to exploit the flanks. Despite their territorial gains, the Canaries struggled to test the Lyon keeper, often restricted to speculative efforts from distance as the first half drew to a close.
Tactical Turmoil
The complexion of the contest shifted dramatically in the 61st minute. Endrick, usually the provider of magic, turned villain with a reckless challenge that earned him a straight red card. This moment caused the Intensity rating to spike to 5.8 as the atmosphere inside Stade de la Beaujoire reached boiling point. Nantes sensed blood and pushed their defensive line high, forcing Lyon into a compact 4-4-1 formation. Tyler Morton became pivotal in the midfield scrap, breaking up play and recycling the ball to relieve the mounting pressure. The Stakes were immense; for Nantes, a point could be a lifeline, while for Lyon, dropping points here would be a catastrophic blow to their momentum.
Defensive Masterclass Seals the Points
As the clock ticked down, the narrative shifted from tactical fluidity to pure defensive grit. Clinton Mata delivered a standout performance, earning a 8.2 rating by dominating his aerial duels and positioning himself perfectly to block Nantes' desperate crosses. Despite 12 total shots, Nantes lacked the clinical edge required to level the score, producing only 2 shots on target. An Upset Factor of 0.0 suggests that while the red card invited chaos, the quality gap between the two squads ultimately told. The final whistle brought immense relief for the visitors. For Nantes, it is a fifth loss in six games, deepening their survival anxiety, while Lyon prove they can win ugly when the situation demands it.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Endrick impact the match ?
The dismissal forced Lyon into a defensive shell, allowing Nantes to dominate possession but ultimately resulting in a successful rearguard action by the visitors.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Lyon's Champions League Charge Meets Nantes' Home Woes
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. This clash at the Stade de la Beaujoire pits a rampant top-four contender against a side desperately searching for an identity on home soil.
The Setup
On February 07, 2026, Lyon enters this fixture with their Form acting as a warning shot to the rest of Ligue 1. Sitting in 4th place with 36 points, the visitors have balanced their season on the back of a potent attack that has already registered 32 goals. In stark contrast, Nantes finds themselves languishing in 16th, haunted by a dismal home record that sees them with just one victory in ten attempts in front of their own fans. The Balance of this tie is heavily skewed; while Nantes has struggled for consistency, losing four of their last five, Lyon has built a winning culture that thrives on clinical finishing and a high Stars rating across the pitch.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match will be the duel between Nantes' creative spark Rémy Cabella and Lyon's relentless goal-machine Pavel Šulc. While Cabella remains the primary source of inspiration for a Nantes side that has struggled to find the net regularly, he will be overshadowed if he cannot find space against a disciplined Lyon backline. Conversely, Šulc enters the match with supreme confidence, having netted four times in his last four outings. If the Nantes midfield cannot disrupt the service to the visitors' front line, including the dangerous Endrick, it will be a long evening for the home faithful.
Our Prediction
The statistical gap is too wide to ignore. Lyon’s 57.3% win probability reflects their superior technical quality and momentum. Nantes will likely attempt to sit deep and absorb pressure, relying on M. Abline to provide an outlet on the counter. However, Lyon's ability to rotate play through G. Mikautadze and maintain high pressing should eventually break the resistance. We expect a professional performance from the favorites, securing a comfortable victory that reinforces their European ambitions while leaving Nantes looking nervously at the table.