While Nantes will feel the departure of Kolo Muani, their losses are nothing compared to Angers, who will have to play without a host of unfamiliar faces, something that doesn't make confidence in Le SCO's results easy to come by. That said, little was expected of Gérard Baticle's side last year, and they survived comfortably, and could yet make life uncomfortable for Les Canaris, this being a near-derby. 1:1
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Nantes's last 3 away games (Ligue 1). Nantes have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 away matches (Ligue 1). Nantes have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 away matches (Ligue 1).
Gérard Baticle has overseen a massive squad overhaul, and looks set to play a 4-3-3 after playing with three at the back for much of last season. Nabil Bentaleb will miss out here, the midfielder needing to purge a one-match ban from last season. Yahiya Fofana could also be an option in goal after arriving from Le Havre. Defender Jean-Charles Castelletto will miss out here after being sent off in the Trophée des Champions. Rumours continue to link Ludovic Blas with a move away; the midfielder could be left out as a result. Nice loanee Evann Guessand should take what had been Randal Kolo Muani's place in attack.
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