Saint Etienne – Nantes

Saint‑Étienne head into the clash at Stade Geoffroy‑Guichard perched atop the table with 22 points from ten games, their attack already netting 22 goals while conceding just eight. Nantes, languishing in 14th place with only eight points, have struggled to find the net, managing 11 strikes but leaking 16. The disparity in form is stark – Saint‑Étienne boast seven wins and a solitary loss, whereas Nantes have endured five defeats in their twelve‑match campaign. With the home side looking to cement their lead and the visitors desperate for a lifeline, the fixture promises a clear test of Saint‑Étienne’s consistency against a Nantes side fighting to climb out of the relegation mire.