Ligue 1 Regular Season - 2
Strasbourg 1 - 0 FT Nantes
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Chidozie Awaziem 22'
41' ↓ A. Omobamidele ↑V. Barco
HT
46' ↓ S. Nanasi ↑E. Emegha
Francis Coquelin 54'
↓ F. Coquelin ↑Kwon Hyeok-Kyu 56'
↓ B. Guirassy ↑M. Abline 56'
64' ↓ K. Paez ↑D. Moreira
65' ↓ S. El Mourabet ↑D. Bakwa
66' Ismael Doukouré
↓ L. Leroux ↑Hong Hyun-Seok 71'
75' ↓ F. Lemarechal ↑R. Luis
81' E. Emegha (D. Bakwa)
↓ J. Lepenant ↑D. Tabibou 85'
↓ Y. Benhattab ↑Y. El Arabi 85'
90'+5 Joaquin Panichelli
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Strasbourg
Goalkeepers
K. Johnsson 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
M. Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Omobamidele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
41
Entry
I. Doukoure
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
J. Mwanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Lemarechal 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
S. El Mourabet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
A. Ouattara 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
K. Paez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
S. Nanasi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
J. Panichelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
S. Bajic 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Sobol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Barco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Luis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Moreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Bakwa 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
25
Minutes
7.2
Rating
S. Amo-Ameyaw
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Mara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Emegha 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Nantes
Goalkeepers
A. Lopes 
MAGNET
53
Activity
53
Activity
51
Passes
2
Duels
Defenders
K. Amian
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
C. Awaziem
MAGNET
98
Activity
98
Activity
89
Passes
9
Duels
T. Tati 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
N. Cozza 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
F. Coquelin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Y. Benhattab
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
L. Leroux
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
J. Lepenant
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
B. Guirassy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Forwards
Mostafa Mohamed
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
13
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
P. Carlgren
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Doucoure
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Duverne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kwon Hyeok-Kyu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Tabibou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hong Hyun-Seok
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. El Arabi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Abline
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03/2025 | Nantes | 0 - 1 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau |
| 27/10/2024 | Strasbourg | 3 - 1 | Nantes | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 16/03/2024 | Nantes | 1 - 3 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau |
| 06/10/2023 | Strasbourg | 1 - 2 | Nantes | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 07/05/2023 | Nantes | 0 - 2 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau |
| 31/08/2022 | Strasbourg | 1 - 1 | Nantes | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 06/02/2022 | Strasbourg | 1 - 0 | Nantes | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 07/11/2021 | Nantes | 2 - 2 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau |
| 25/04/2021 | Strasbourg | 1 - 2 | Nantes | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
09/03/2025
27/10/2024
16/03/2024
06/10/2023
07/05/2023
31/08/2022
06/02/2022
07/11/2021
25/04/2021
Strasbourg Win
Nantes Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -4
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +32
P: 26 GD: +26
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 26 GD: +13
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 26 GD: -3
P: 26 GD: -2
P: 26 GD: +4
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -16
P: 26 GD: -17
P: 25 GD: -20
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Emegha's Late Winner Tightens Strasbourg's Grip as Nantes Spiral
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 37/100. At Stade de la Meinau, Strasbourg strengthens their early-season credentials with a 1-0 victory over Nantes, who sink deeper into crisis after a second consecutive defeat.
Relentless Intensity Defines a Six-Pointer
From the first whistle, the Stade de la Meinau crackled with intensity. A combined 24 shots flew across the pitch, each one carrying the weight of early-season desperation. Thirteen corners created sustained pressure on both backlines, yet neither side could break through until the 81st minute. Strasbourg, riding two wins in two matches, controlled the narrative. Nantes, anchored at 15th place with zero points, clawed for any lifeline. The balance remained fragile throughout—a genuine six-pointer where possession alone (Nantes held 51%) masked a vast gulf in quality.
The Substitute's Decisive Blow
E. Emegha, introduced at the 46th minute, delivered the knockout punch in the 81st. A clinical finish that shattered Nantes' resistance. The assist came from D. Bakwa, who entered at the 65th minute and immediately altered the match's trajectory. These two substitutes embodied Strasbourg's ruthless efficiency. Nantes managed only two shots on target against Strasbourg's four, a damning statistic. The xG tells the fuller story: 1.78 for the hosts versus 0.44 for the visitors—a chasm that explains the scoreline perfectly.
The Relegation Battle Intensifies
This victory propels Strasbourg to 6 points from 2 matches—a position of genuine strength. Nantes face an inverted title race: the fight for survival. Two matches played, two defeats suffered, and a goal difference of -2 leaves no room for error. Strasbourg demonstrated the clinical edge of a confident outfit, whilst Nantes exposed the fragility of a squad in freefall. The early weeks of Ligue 1 have already drawn a stark line between the two.
Key Questions
What does this result mean for Strasbourg's season?
Strasbourg confirm title credentials with 6 points from 2 matches. Two wins, zero defeats—a perfect launchpad for a genuine challenge.
How did substitute D. Bakwa change the game?
Introduced at the 65th minute, Bakwa provided the assist for Emegha's winner. His immediate impact unlocked Nantes' defence when it mattered most.
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.
Stade de la Meinau: Youthful Ambition vs Survival Instinct
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 13/100. This encounter pits Strasbourg’s high-potential squad against a Nantes side already battling the gravity of the bottom three.
The Setup
Strasbourg enters this fixture at the Stade de la Meinau with a clear advantage in individual quality. The Form of their young Stars, including D. Bakwa and Mamadou Sarr, suggests a team finding its rhythm early in the season. Conversely, Nantes arrives with low confidence, struggling to maintain Balance between defensive solidity and attacking output. While the Stakes are typical for August, the gap in quality is evident.
Key Battle
The match hinges on tactical discipline. Strasbourg's creative hub will look to bypass Nantes’ compact defensive lines with quick vertical passing. Without specific standout players available for the visitors, Nantes must rely on a disciplined defensive unit to weather the storm and exploit potential gaps on the break.
Our Prediction
A 2-0 victory for Strasbourg. Their superior technical ability and home advantage will eventually break down a resilient but limited Nantes defense. Expect the hosts to dominate possession and secure the points without facing much sustained pressure.