Ligue 1 Regular Season - 5
Nantes 2 - 2 FT Rennes
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
6' Tylel Tati
L. Blas 29'
E. Lepaul (A. Seidu) 35'
38' Mostafa Mohamed
HT
↓ A. Seidu ↑L. Brassier 46'
↓ V. Rongier ↑D. Cisse 46'
Djaoui Cissé 63'
64' J. Mwanga
↓ B. Embolo ↑M. Tamari 65'
67' ↓ T. Tati ↑F. Coquelin
67' ↓ Mostafa Mohamed ↑Y. Benhattab
Anthony Rouault 68'
↓ L. Blas ↑H. Hateboer 69'
77' ↓ Nantes ↑D. Tabibou
77' ↓ M. Lahdo ↑A. Camara
↓ E. Lepaul ↑M. Meite 81'
82' ↓ N. Cozza ↑Y. El Arabi
90' ↓ L. Leroux ↑U. Radakovic
90' Y. El Arabi (M. Abline)
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Nantes
Goalkeepers
A. Lopes 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
K. Amian 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Awaziem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Tati 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.9
Rating
N. Cozza
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Midfielders
J. Mwanga 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
M. Lahdo
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Lepenant 
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
L. Leroux 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
10%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
M. Abline 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Forwards
Mostafa Mohamed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
BENCH
P. Carlgren 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
U. Radakovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Coquelin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kwon Hyeok-Kyu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Tabibou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hong Hyun-Seok
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Benhattab
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. El Arabi 
CLUTCH HERO
0
Goal Time
0
Goal Time
0
Impact
8.2
Rating
Rennes
Goalkeepers
B. Samba 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
2
Saves
6.7
Rating
Defenders
A. Seidu
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Jacquet
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Rouault
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
M. Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Blas 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
6.9
Rating
V. Rongier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
S. Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Q. Merlin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
M. Silistrie
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Brassier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Nagida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Hateboer
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.2
Rating
G. Kamara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Cisse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Mukiele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Tamari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Meite
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/04/2025 | Rennes | 2 - 1 | Nantes | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 08/12/2024 | Nantes | 1 - 0 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau |
| 20/04/2024 | Nantes | 0 - 3 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau |
| 01/10/2023 | Rennes | 3 - 1 | Nantes | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 26/02/2023 | Nantes | 0 - 1 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau |
| 09/10/2022 | Rennes | 3 - 0 | Nantes | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 27/07/2022 | Nantes | 0 - 1 | Rennes | Friendlies Clubs | Stade Léo Lagrange |
| 11/05/2022 | Nantes | 2 - 1 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau |
| 22/08/2021 | Rennes | 1 - 0 | Nantes | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
Nantes Win
Rennes Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +18
P: 19 GD: +26
P: 20 GD: +24
P: 20 GD: +13
P: 20 GD: +4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 19 GD: +9
P: 20 GD: +8
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -5
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 20 GD: -17
P: 20 GD: -15
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
El Arabi Rescues Nantes in Stoppage Time: Western Derby Delivers Final-Day Drama
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. A Western Derby where intensity peaked at the death—Nantes snatched a 90th-minute equalizer against a dominant Rennes, transforming a relegation-battle defeat into a vital point at Stade de la Beaujoire.
Rennes Controlled, Then Lost Their Grip
Rennes dictated play with 57% possession and surgical passing (87% accuracy). Ludovic Blas opened from the penalty spot in the 29th minute, before Emmanuel Lepaul doubled the lead at 35 minutes (assisted by Amir Seidu). The balance seemed tilted irreversibly. Nantes, sitting 16th with just 4 points, appeared destined for collapse.
The Canaries' Resurrection: Mwanga Then El Arabi
Junior Mwanga reignited hope in the 64th minute with a crucial goal. But the final act belonged to the substitute: Youssef El Arabi, introduced at the 82nd minute, struck gold at the death—a 90th-minute equalizer off a pass from Matthis Abline. A salvational strike that transforms this Western Derby into a relegation battle turning point.
The Numbers Tell the Story of Chaos
Nantes fired 16 times (4 on target); Rennes managed 8 (4 on target). Despite controlling the match, Rennes failed to kill it off. Combined 32 fouls, 4 corners apiece. The stakes of survival elevated this regional clash into a battle where mentality conquered tactical superiority.
Key Questions
Did Nantes deserve the late equalizer?
Nantes showed greater resilience with 16 shots. The late point rewards their refusal to surrender despite Rennes' dominance.
How did Nantes complete the comeback from behind?
Mwanga cut the deficit in the 64th. Fresh substitutes tilted momentum; El Arabi struck when Rennes concentration wavered.
How did substitute Youssef El Arabi change the game?
Brought at 82 minutes, El Arabi provided fresh legs and cutting-edge finishing. His 90th-minute goal exemplified perfect timing and positioning.
What is the Derby de l'Ouest?
The Derby de l'Ouest is the rivalry between Nantes and Rennes, a passionate regional rivalry with deep local significance.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
West Coast rivalry takes center stage
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 21/100. The Derby de l'Ouest finds Nantes fighting for survival while Rennes looks to cement their status among the league's elite.
The Setup
On September 20, 2025, the Stade de la Beaujoire hosts a fixture where regional pride outweighs the eleven-point gap in the standings. Rennes arrives in scintillating Form, having won four of their last five matches to sit 6th. Conversely, Nantes is languishing in 16th place, plagued by a lack of Balance that has seen them go winless in five. This Derby de l'Ouest carries massive Stakes for the hosts, who desperately need to halt their slide toward the bottom of the table.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative centers on Rennes' offensive fluidity versus Nantes' desperate defensive organization. While A. Kalimuendo leads a potent visiting attack, the performance of Anthony Lopes in the Nantes goal will be defining. As one of the home side's few Stars performing at a high level, Lopes' 4.2 saves per game average will be tested by a Rennes side that excels at finding space between the lines.
Our Prediction
The gulf in confidence is too wide to ignore. Expect Quentin Merlin to orchestrate play from the flanks, stretching a tired Nantes midfield. While the home crowd will provide a fierce atmosphere, Rennes possesses the clinical edge to navigate the pressure. We predict a controlled 2-0 victory for the visitors, with the second goal coming late as Nantes pushes forward in desperation.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Absolutely. Derby intensity usually overrides league positions, making for a gritty, high-stakes encounter.
What's the predicted outcome?
A 2-0 win for Rennes. Their superior form and technical quality should prove decisive.
Where are Nantes and Rennes in the league table?
Rennes is in 6th place (24 points), while Nantes sits in 16th (11 points).
What is Nantes's current form?
Poor. They have a record of LLDDL in their last five outings.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Anthony Rouault (Rennes) is the standout, with 1 goal in 4 matches and a 7.8 rating.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.